Motel 6 Names Barkley as Agency of Record After Dropping The Richards Group

The client fired the agency during a review after founder Stan Richards' racist comments

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Motel 6 has filled its agency of record vacancy with Kansas City independent Barkley after turning the lights off on its longtime relationship with The Richards Group.

“As an iconic and beloved symbol of travel, we’re excited to partner with Motel 6 on the next chapter in the brand’s trajectory,” Barkley chief growth officer Jason Parks said in a statement. “We’re excited to build on their rich history and strong foundation to bring bold new ideas to build an even stronger, whole brand designed for the modern consumer.”

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