-WPP/GroupM media agency MEC has appointed Brian Ko, managing partner/senior director of digital and Sharon Pardee as partner, senior director of planning in its Irvine office.
-BRW FILMLAND Los Angeles has signed newcomer director Marcus Ubungen for his first-ever U.S. commercial representation (above).
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-IPG Mediabrands has undergone a little North American management shakeup including the resignation of NA CEO Jacki Kelly. link
-Cannes Press Lions entries are down 12 percent this year. link
-Unilever has unloaded its Ragu and Bertolli brands for a cool $2.15 billion. link
-STRATA agency survey finds the strength of the ad economy at a five-year high. link