Benihana Shifts Creative, Media Chores Again

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Benihana has chosen independent agency Cramer-Krasselt in New York for creative and media chores following a review.

This marks the third agency in as many years for the Japanese steakhouse chain. In 2009, it picked Wieden + Kennedy in New York, and a year earlier had selected Cronin & Co. of Glastonbury, Conn.

Though still a recognizable name from its 1970s/80s heyday, the restaurant chain of late has failed to generate fresh momentum. Wieden’s efforts included an oddball

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