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2 Left in Universal's $30-40 Mil. Theme-Parks ReviewATLANTA—Davidandgoliath and The Richards Group were named finalists for Universal Studios' estimated $30-40 million theme-parks creative account, sources said. A decision is expected in the next few weeks. Eliminated earlier this month were McKinney & Silver in Raleigh, N.C., and Doner in Southfield, Mich. Incumbent Messner Vetere Berger McNamee Schmetterer/Euro RSCG in New York is not participating in the review.Dillard's Taps Southwest Media for $60-80 Mil. BizDALLAS—Dillard's has shifted about $60-80 million in media buying duties to Southwest Media, a division of Square One. The Dallas-based agency won the business earlier this month following a review, which included an undisclosed number of agencies, Dillard's representative Julie Bull confirmed. Dillard's handles its print advertising and catalogue work in-house. Little Rock, Ark., agency Combs & Co. had handled media buying and some broadcast creative. Creative assignments will likely continue to be awarded on a project basis, sources said.Geier Joins Lazard as Senior AdvisorNEW YORK—Philip Geier Jr., chairman emeritus of The Interpublic Group of Cos., was named senior advisor at Lazard, effective immediately. At Paris-based investment bank Lazard, Geier, 66, will focus on the consumer side of investment banking and will consult with capital markets and private and principal investments. Geier retired as CEO of IPG in December 2000.ANA Cancels Annual ConferenceNEW YORK—The Association of National Advertisers has canceled its annual meeting, which had been scheduled for Oct. 10-14 at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Fla., due to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. There are no plans to reschedule.Bcom3 Names New CFOCHICAGO—Bcom3 Group named Eileen Kamerick chief financial officer, a new post. She joins the holding company from United Stationers, where she served as evp and CFO since September 2000. Previously, she was vp and CFO at BP Amoco America.National Airlines Tries to 'Get America Flying Again'LOS ANGELES—National Airlines last week launched a campaign touting $1 outbound fares for round-trip travel, which will be donated to the families of the flight crews who perished during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. Created by E. B. Lane Marketing Communications in Phoenix, the campaign includes print, online and radio ads. Daily newspapers and trade publications are being asked to run the ads at little or no cost. Print work features the American flag and the quote, "We need to make sure that America keeps flying," which is attributed to the Speaker of the House. AAF Honors 7 Ad and Media ExecutivesNEW YORK—The American Advertising Federation has named seven to its Advertising Hall of Achievement. The hall of achievement recognizes advertising and media executives under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills. This year's inductees are: Linda Thomas Brooks, evp, managing director, GM Mediaworks and GM Cyberworks; Karen Edwards, vp, worldwide marketing, Yahoo!; Jack Griffin, president, Parade Publications; Chan Suh, CEO, Agency.com; Deborah Wahl, marketing communications manager, Lincoln Mercury; Anne Kallin Zehren, publisher, Teen People; and Tony Wright, chief strategy and planning officer, North America, Ogilvy & Mather. The ceremony is Nov. 14 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.Toyota Taps Magellan for European LaunchCHICAGO—Toyota Motor Europe tapped Bcom3 Group's Magellan to handle the European launch of the Toyota Corolla. London-based Magellan, a new agency brand headed by Bcom3 vice chairman Reiner Erfert, will work for the company on a project basis. The Corolla is scheduled to launch in Europe early next year. Billings for the launch were not disclosed. Newswire RoundupThree agencies are competing for Molson's estimated $10 million U.S. account. The finalists are incumbent D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles in New York, Miami-based Crispin Porter + Bogusky, and one undisclosed California agency. Final presentations and a decision are expected next month. … Charter Communications has awarded its estimated $15-20 million advertising account to Cramer-Krasselt in Chicago. The St. Louis company, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, conducted a review that included incumbent Arnold (formerly Simmons Durham) in St. Louis, TBWA\Chiat\Day in New York and The Richards Group in Dallas, sources said. … Arnold is launching a national multimedia push for Ocean Spray that retains the client's familiar "Crave the wave" tagline. Initial ads in what will likely be a $40-50 million effort introduce the client's line of white cranberry juice drinks. … After a four-month review, R&R Partners has won tourism division-account of Aramark, a managed-services provider. Last year, the Phoenix-based client spent about $5 million on media, according to sources. R&R's growing Phoenix office will service the account. Incumbent Moses Anshell in Phoenix was a finalist in the review. … The Richards Group has formed a Hispanic marketing affiliate, Grupo Gallegos. The Los Angeles shop is the first Richards division located outside of Dallas. Initial clients include No Nonsense Pantyhose and PrimeCo Personal Communications. The unit is being led by John Gallegos, former vp and account director at Casanova Pendrill Publicidad in Irvine, Calif.

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