-Bernstein & Andriulli appointed Matthew Goodrich to their executive team as the Director of Business Development for their Corporate Content Division. link
-Digital marketing firm Tribal Fusion added Sean Crawford as Senior Director of International Strategy & Operations. link
-Fallon’s new “expensive” ad for the BBC will finally make it to air. link
-Facebook has acquired Friendfeed. link
-Shalmor Avnon Amichay/Y&R Interactive Tel Aviv turns unsightly acne into a recreational outdoor ad for Clearex. link
-The Los Angeles City Council has voted to ban new digital billboards, supergraphics and some highway-facing signs. link
-Online marketing company Virtumundo won its spam suit thanks to the “beneficial aspects” of its email marketing practices. link
-Noted designer Jimmy Choo will unveil shoes, bags and clothing this fall for H&M. link
-The family of jazz legend Duke Ellington is suing Harbrew Imports for not obtaining proper permission to market Duke Ellington XO Cognac. link
-Wal-Mart hasn’t given up on NYC just yet as the mega-chain is reportedly once again scouting for Big Apple locations. link
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