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Accounts in Review: Roster Shops Battle for Wells Fargo’s Media Prize

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Outsiders need not apply. Wells Fargo's media review involves roster shops only, pitting Omnicom Group's OMD against Interpublic Group's UM. OMD plans and buys traditional media, and UM handles digital [...]


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BBDO Wins Big Pitch for Wells Fargo

Brand Marketing

Wells Fargo has found a new lead creative agency. After more than 18 years with DDB, the bank has hired BBDO in San Francisco to lead its creative business, Wells [...]

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Why Do Big Agencies Struggle In Southern California?

Brand Marketing

Earlier this month, Ogilvy & Mather Los Angeles cut 33 jobs, all but eliminating its ad agency presence (already drastically down from its 350 level in 2000). In December, DDB [...]

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BBDO Is Pitching Like Crazy in the Next 4 Weeks

Brand Marketing

In the finals of four big reviews, BBDO has a shot at adding about $25 million to its revenue line if it runs the table—or getting burned out trying.

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DDB and Wells Fargo Split After 18 Years

Brand Marketing

DDB’s long tenure on Wells Fargo bank has ended.

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Semifinalists Emerge in Wells Fargo Review

Brand Marketing

Wells Fargo will meet with about a half-dozen shops before selecting a handful of finalists to pitch its creative business, sources said.