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McCann Joins Race for Mattel’s $50 Mil. Duties

LOS ANGELES—McCann-Erickson in San Francisco last week emerged as the fourth roster shop invited to pitch creative for Mattel’s boys/entertainment, infant and pre school licensed entertainment properties, and global assignments. Mattel works with McCann in international markets. Also vying for the work, which has combined billings of $50 million, are roster shops Ogilvy & Mather, Culver City, Calif.; Foote, Cone & Belding, Chicago and El Segundo, Calif.; and Young & Rubicam, Irvine, Calif.

WPP, IPG Talk Settlement in Brooks Case

NEW YORK—WPP Group is seeking a settlement or mediation in its lawsuit against Brian Brooks, WPP’s chief human resources officer, sources said.





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