Newnet Has $50-70 Mil. Up for Grabs

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Yet Another Broadband Client Seeks Agency to Launch Its Brand
SAN FRANCISCO–Newnet, a consortium of telecommunications and technology providers looking to revolutionize the delivery of phone, cable TV and Internet services, is shopping an estimated $50-70 million ad account, said sources.
The client, a new entity formed by U.S. and Canadian companies and led by software provider PointCast, has been in discussions with both traditional and interactive agencies as it prepares to take its message to consumers.
PointCast, which sources said is “driving the agency search,” declined comment.
The entity, which will be headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.,






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