Toy marketer Hasbro has awarded its media assignment to Interpublic Group’s Initiative following a review, the client and agency have confirmed. The incumbent was WPP Group’s MediaCom. Other contenders included Publicis…
Darryl Gehly has been promoted to president of Isobar U.S., the London-based Aegis Group’s digital agency. He will report directly to Nigel Morris, CEO of Aegis Media North America, but…
It looks like most of Disney's $1 billion media assignment that went into review late last year will stay within the Publicis holding company, per sources.The incumbent Publicis’ Starcom did…
As the e-reader wars continue to escalate, bookseller Barnes & Noble is looking at some niche-targeted mobile channels in which to promote its Nook reader.Case in point: HopStop.com’s new Android…
Digital shop Moxie Interactive, a unit of Publicis Groupe’s Zenith, has hired Scott Neslund as president, a new role at the agency.Moxie said Neslund’s responsibilities will include handling client relationships,…
PHD U.S. has named Craig Atkinson to the newly created role of president and chief digital officer, effective April 1.In his new role, Atkinson will oversee all digital resources and…
Coleen Kuehn has joined Publicis Groupe’s MediaVest USA as president of strategy and planning, the agency has confirmed.The well-regarded Kuehn, a 20-year industry veteran, was most recently evp and chief…
Two years in the planning, Omnicom Media Group is giving its Novus Media operation, once known primarily as a buyer of remnant newspaper space, a makeover. And it’s adding some well-regarded…
Swedish clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz has launched a U.S. media review, per sources.The company spends close to $25 million annually on U.S. ads, according to Nielsen.The incumbent is WPP…
Independent agency KSL Media has appointed Mike Oddi to the newly created position of CMO.Oddi will lead KSL’s marketing, new business development and public relations efforts, as well as oversee…
