Mother Launches Its Own Media Agency Agencies Media by Mother will initially operate out of New York, led by Accenture and WPP vets.
Agency Network 180 Opens New York and MENA Offices
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The agency, which in the last year has brought on brands including Rockstar, Under Armour, Pepsi, Mirinda and Mountain Dew, looks to add to a client list that also includes [...]
WPP Hires Rob Reilly as Global Chief Creative Officer
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He joins following a 7-year run at McCann Worldgroup.
Ogilvy Hires James Kinney to Serve as Global DEI Lead
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James Kinney will serve as WPP-owned Ogilvy's new DEI lead.
Chief Diversity Officer Departs Publicis Groupe
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The loss of Publicis' chief diversity officer comes as ad agencies continue to grapple with promises of greater inclusion and aims to root out racism.
You & Mr Jones Hires Chief People Officer As It Sets Sights on Further Expansion
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The company is hiring for approximately 300 positions.
Exclusive: Cannes Lions Says It Will Move Forward With an In-Person Festival in 2021
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Even with a Covid-19 vaccine rollout, advertisers are hesitant to travel to the French Riviera in June.
Bed Bath & Beyond Selects Muh-tay-zik Hof-fer as Lead Brand Agency
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The appointment comes as the retailer undergoes transformation efforts led by CEO Mark Tritton.
T-Mobile Names IPG’s Initiative as US Media Agency of Record
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This follows a review after it merged with Sprint last year and aims to compete with AT&T and Verizon.
The Mill Fires Chicago Managing Director Over Tweets Supporting Trump’s Election Reversal
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According to a source with knowledge of her deleted tweets, Hilbert expressed her support for Trump's baseless claims of election fraud and viciously criticized Republican leaders who did not stand [...]
Former Leaders of Ogilvy’s Brand Consulting Practice Start Consultancy
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Joanna Seddon and Nik Gharekhan have named their new firm Presciant.
McCann Promotes Chris Macdonald to CEO and Chairman
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McCann has made new appointments within its team.
Camp + King Snaps Up AOR Duties for Purpose-Led DTC Unicorn Grove Collaborative
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The natural household and personal care company is valued at around $1.2 billion and is poised for a big 2021.
McCann New York Hires Perry Fair for New Creative Role
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He’ll primarily work on Verizon, its largest client.
Animated Cessation Ads Lean Into Empathy to Inspire Quitting Nicotine
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"What we can’t do anymore is make smokers and vapers feel guilty and like they've done something wrong," she added. "We have to be so much more empathetic."
When Brands Should Shut Up; The Richards Group’s DEI Future: Thursday’s First Things First
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