-Swiffer has quickly 86’d and apologized for a recent print ad that depicts WWII cultural icon “Rosie the Riveter” as a maid. link
-VFX company Framestore has officially opened its doors in Culver City, CA. The new operation will be led by creative director Aron Hjartarson, senior flame/VFX supervisor Alex Thomas , EP Kati Haberstock, head of CG (LA) Ben West and producer, Mary Nockles.
-Kevin Jordan, former creative director at BBDO on AT&T and once ACD at what was Euro RSCG on “The Most Interesting Man in the World” campaign for Dos Equis, has now joined up with Draftfcb NY as group creative director. As GCD at DFCB NY, Jordan will focus on the agency’s Amtrak, Nivea and FDA (anti-smoking) accounts.
-DDB NY has created a pro-bono PSA campaign for The Partnership at Drugfree.org called “Damaged Circuits” (above).
-Bi-coastal post house NO6 has merged with London/NY-based Peepshow Post Productions. link
-R/GA has unveiled an infographic comparing government leaders’ social media action to their action on gun control. link
-Facebook has tapped Frank Gehry to design its new 100,000 square-feet, two-floor NYC office space. link