Erik Oster

Erik Oster is a staff writer for Adweek, where he covers creative, media and strategy agencies. He is a frequent writer for Adweek's AgencySpy blog.

MDC Partners Announces Collaborative Venture Capital Fund

The collaborative fund grew out of KBS Ventures; day-to-day operations will be led by partner Jessica Peltz-Zatulove.

3 Automotive Brands Dominated Spending on New Creative Last Week

Kantar Media's list of the top spenders on broadcast placement for new creative revealed Toyota spent the most last week.

Deutsch Hires Google Alum to Oversee Production of Digital Projects

Dan Murphy joins Deutsch's New York office as senior vice president, director of digital operations and production.

In a Surprise Move, Dos Equis Shifts Account to Droga5 Without a Review

The fate of 'The Most Interesting Man in the World' remains unclear.

Match Marketing Group Names a New President and CEO

Michael Dill replaces founder Brett Farren, who is moving away from day-to-day operations to work on other business ventures.

Ancestry.com’s $100 Million Agency Search Leads to Droga5

Droga5 will serve as lead creative agency for Ancestry.com and head up an integrated agency team for a campaign later this year.

MullenLowe Expands Its U.S. Creative Team With 3 Key Hires

Scott Hayes will serve as executive creative director, while Chris Ribeiro and Drew Stalker join MullenLowe as svp, group creative directors.

Microsoft Is Tops Among the Week’s 5 Biggest Spenders on New TV Ads

Domino's and Universal Pictures also made Kantar Media's list.

Survey Suggests American Voters Have More in Common Than You Might Think

GOP-tied firm Deep Root Analytics finds common ground in a deeply divided country.

TBWA Names New Global Chief Creative Officer

TBWA promoted Chris Garbutt to global chief creative officer.