Erik Oster
Erik Oster is Adweek's senior writer covering Agencies, where he covers creative, media and strategy agencies. He is a frequent writer for Adweek's advertising blog AgencySpy. Erik holds a BA from Goucher College.
Behr Names UM as US Media Agency of Record
It will lead media buying and planning, data and analytics across the paint brand.
This Group Wants Agencies to Stop Working With Fossil Fuel Clients
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Clean Creatives is calling on ad agencies and creatives to pledge not to work with fossil fuel clients.
MassMutual Appoints Grey as Creative Agency of Record
Incumbent Johannes Leonardo did not participate, according to a source with knowledge.
US Navy Reenlists VMLY&R as Agency of Record
The U.S. Navy awarded VMLY&R a second five-year contract, following a mandated review.
Havas Media Hires North America CSO From Publicis’ Zenith
Havas Media has hired Meghan Grant as chief strategy officer for North America.
Mindshare North America CEO Talks About New Role, Purposeful Media and Agency Evolution
Richman joined Mindshare in the role from fellow GroupM agency Wavemaker.
Humana Appoints Spark Foundry as US Media Agency of Record
Health insurance provider Humana appointed Publics agency Spark Foundry as U.S. media agency of record, following a review.
Home Depot Names BBDO as US Creative Agency of Record
Omnicom now handles both creative and media for the client.
Hershey Sends US Media Duties for Confectionary Brands to Horizon
The appointment concludes a six-month review led by ID Comms.
Exclusive: Wunderman Thompson Hires Omnicom Veteran as New York CEO
Wunderman Thompson hired Audrey Melofchik to oversee all operations in New York, including Wunderman Thompson Health.