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.
This Consultancy Redefined the RFP Process
Agencies
AgencyAgile's 'request for partnership' offers a different approach.
McCann Reshapes Production Leadership Team
Nathy Aviram takes on the new role of chief production officer for Craft North America.
Cigna Consolidates Majority of Account With IPG
The agency created a custom Team Unleash unit to work with the client.
GroupM Names First Global Chief Innovation Officer
Agencies
Krystal Olivieri will be tasked with promoting and streamlining GroupM's products and solutions.
Cox Communications Names Arnold Lead Brand Agency
Cox Communications appointed Arnold as its lead brand agency, following a review.
Shutterfly Makes Mischief Its Creative Agency of Record
The appointment follows a lengthy review.
MDC Partners Agency Doner Hires First DEI Lead
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
MDC Partners agency Doner hired Shelia Minetola as its first director of DEI.
PHD Hires First U.S. Head of Commerce From Bayer
Sarah Clayton joins the Omnicom Media Group agency in the new role.
Droga5 Embarks on International Expansion With Tokyo Office
Droga5 is opening a new office in Tokyo ahead of plans for further expansion into Brazil and China.
Groupon Sends Global Creative to FCB Ahead of Brand Repositioning
Groupon appointed FCB as its creative agency ahead of a repositioning campaign, after naming TBWWA\Chiat\Day as agency of record in 2020.