-MINI kicks off its new creative agency search. link
-Here’s one list of the 20 most-shared Super Bowl spots of all time. link
-Speaking of the big game/advertising, CBS’ annual Super Bowl greatest commercials special is undergoing a host/format makeover. link
-The ADC announced its 91st Annual Awards’ Design jury, which will be chaired by New York Times Magazine director Arem Duplessis. link
-Commercial production company Motion Theory added Swedish team Mårlind & Stein to its directorial roster.
-Lexus is debuting its first-ever Super Bowl spot with the help of ATTIK and Team One (:15 teaser above). link
-Havas expands its Mobext mobile marketing division into the Philippines by acquiring a majority stake in Snapworx Mobile Inc.
-AKQA has launched the “Golf R Drivers Forever” iPad app for Volkswagen. link
-Cut + Run welcomed back editor Frank Effron, who will be based out of L.A. but will be repped by the editing company’s NY, London and Hong Kong operations.