-Former Mullen creative Jesse Blatz, who helped the agency land Zappos and worked on JetBlue among other clients, has left for the left coast to join up with Team One. In addition to Blatz’s hiring, the agency promoted Elizabeth Brownsen to executive director, operations and technology.
-Following a review, blending machine brand Vitamix tapped Cramer-Krasselt Chicago to serve as its new AOR. No word on who else participated as of yet.
-“Mom Wins” in a new spot from Minneapolis-based Campbell Mithun for Land O’ Lakes (above).
-Ex-Grey NY creative resource manager Lia Armatas, who worked with the agency’s E*Trade Super Bowl team, has joined up with ArnoldNYC as director of creative resources.
-GSD&M alum Tyler Crelia and content producer Joel Henderson have joined the roster of Austin-based agency/prodco, Greatest Common Factory.
-Meet your “33 most creative women in advertising,” courtesy of Business Insider. link
-Draftfcb Orange County appointed Yolanda Cassity, who’s helped the agency’s Taco Bell account, to the role of EVP, group managing director.
-According to Fortune, Google is still the best company to work for. link
-Cali shop Blitz unveiled a new web redesign for Dole. link
-Hilton has teamed up with The Onion, well, its creative services division, to help stop “vacationitis.” link