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Tolpin Leaves JWT for Duncan

LOS ANGELES—Larry Tolpin joined Duncan & Associates in Los Angeles as managing partner and chief creative officer. He was most recently CEO and worldwide creative director at J. Walter Thompson, San Francisco. Duncan also laid off eight of its 60 staffers last week, including creative director Sandy Jones. CEO Hugh Duncan said the $150 million shop will be “leaner and meaner” as it tries to expand its client base beyond American Stores’ retail chains, including Albertsons and Sav-On.

Black Rocket Remains in Timberland Review

BOSTON—Timberland last week cut to four the number of shops competing for its $15-20 million creative account.