-Looks like Maria Scileppi is getting down to business as the new director at 72aandSunny’s “experimental” creative program, 72U, which is now accepting applications for its second class. April 5 is your deadline, kids. link
-Minneapolis-based Martin|Williams has added a handful of new staffers including art directors Brett Essman and Dustin Joyce, media planner Alexandra Hart and account supervisor, Megan Kell.
-Whatever issues GM’s Detroit-based agency Commonwealth seems to be going through at this point, it’s released its first full spot after the launch of its “Find New Roads” campaign for Chevy Sonic that stars Brooklyn-based MC, Theophilus London (above).
-Speaking of, at SXSW, the revamped MySpace has announced its first brand sponsor in Chevy and will revamp its “Secret Shows” in the process. link
-Twitter is developing a music app, you say? link
-In addition to picking up AOR duties for D.C.’s DARCARS Automotive Group, Bethesda, MD-based RP3 has added some new staffers including senior copywriter Mike Dabreau and Moxie alum Jake Naish as interactive copywriter.
-Who are/were the six types of people that were at SXSWi? link
-The New York Festivals has added more to its 2013 executive jury. link