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September 7, 2010

PEOPLE

In Screen Magazine, Draftfcb announces key management appointments across North America, including those for Michael Fassnacht, Dana Maiman and Mark Pacchini; Draftfcb CEO and President Laurence Boschetto is quoted and IPG is mentioned.

http://www.screenmag.com/story.l9?p=3653

 

In Stop Press, Ogilvy wins the August edition of the NAB’s Newspaper Ad of the Month award; Draftfcb New Zealand Creative Director Chris Schofield, who served as a competition judge, is quoted.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/09/ogilvy-cashes-in-after-winning-nab-ad-of-the-month/

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

In Ad Age, holding companies have and will continue to strategically streamline the number of individual shops and agency offices under the same network umbrellas; Draftfcb is mentioned for having been aligned with Dailey & Associates and IPG is mentioned.

http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=145739

 

CREATIVE

In Adweek, Kraft launches a 23-day, national tour, bringing people together for a giggle contest; Draftfcb Chicago is mentioned.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/nontraditional/e3ic89e89e7caab6358c403175b0db00c42

 

In Coloribus, Draftfcb New York creates “Back to School,” a new TV spot for Oreo.

http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/tv-commercials/oreo-back-to-school-13907105/

 

BLOG BUZZ

In Extreme Events, the “Body by Milk” campaign is launched; Draftfcb Chicago is mentioned.

http://eventblog.ro/?p=1069

August 27, 2010

CREATIVE

In Adforum and Agency Spy, Draftfcb Chicago launches a billboard for Miller Lite, urging men to “Man Up.”

http://www.adforum.com/creative-work/ad/latest/34459087/miller-lite/draftfcb/

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/outdoor/miller_lite_encourages_northside_chicagoans_to_man_up_171972.asp

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

In BizCommunity and Media Update, Draftfcb South Africa wins second place for the “Robyn Putter Top Brand Agency of the Year” category at the 2010 Sunday Times Top Brands Awards.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/82/51521.html

http://mediaupdate.co.za/default.aspx?IDStory=29471

 

PEOPLE

In Guardian, Draftfcb London Head of Ideas Alistair Ross will sit on the creative judging panel of the 2011 Best Awards.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/best-awards-2011/maa-best-awards-entry-info

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

In Adweek and Reuters, Draftfcb aligns with Dailey, a sister IPG agency; Dailey will continue to operate independently.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i9b820010dbb05bb5c3b2f65ec12c84fa

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS227414317120100826

 

In BizCommunity, the Keep Flying campaign, developed by Draftfcb South Africa, is hoping to set a new Guinness World Record.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/423/51528.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Manager Josh Dysart presents the 10th and final part of the Draftfcb Mobile Manifesto as described by Draftfcb Chicago VP, Director of Mobile Platforms Patrick Moorhead.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=284

 

In Ads of the World and Pub Creativo, Draftfcb Bucharest creates new print ads for Raid.

http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/raid_flashlight

http://www.pubcreativo.com/2010/08/raid-helicopter/

August 18, 2010

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

In Ad Age, Draftfcb Chicago EVP, Global Retail Insight and Strategy Jim Lucas discusses how consumers are using social media and mobile apps to shop and investigates how retailers are responding.

http://we.draftfcb.com/News/internal/pdfs1/Jim%20Lucas%20byliner%20_%20%20%20Shopper%20Marketing%20beyond%20the%20store_%208%2017%2010.pdf

 

In DTC Perspectives, experts take notice of the successful rebranding effort made by Healthy Choice, with TV ads featuring actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus; Draftfcb Healthcare Managing Director Stu Klein is quoted.

http://www.dtcperspectives.com/article/MDPA-Minute+dots+-Goal-of-Healthy-Choice-Rebranding-Is-To-Break-Through-Fog-of-Familiarity/270.html

 

In Business of Cinema, South Asian entertainment network Zee TV announces a partnership with Nielsen to monitor its television ratings and trends in top U.S. markets; Draftfcb New York Chief Media Officer Rich Gagnon quoted.

http://businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=16858

 

CREATIVE

In The Marketing Site, Draftfcb Johannesburg creates a new campaign for Toyota Corolla emphasizing the vehicle’s “fan club” appeal.

http://www.themarketingsite.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=12247

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

In South Africa Info and Screen Africa, the Keep Flying campaign, developed by Draftfcb South Africa, will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record.

http://www.southafrica.info/2010/flagrecordattempt.htm

http://www.screenafrica.com/page/news/ads/Keep_Flying_campaign%27s_world_record_attempt

 

In Adweek, three finalists remain in the California Lottery pitch; Draftfcb is mentioned.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3ife8f78e6cf42ac221609681f5cb9132a

 

In Street Insider, the U.S. Census Bureau will return $1.6 billion to the government given a strong public response that was partly due to the groundbreaking integrated marketing communications efforts of Draftfcb New York and its 13 partner agencies.

http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/U.S.+Census+Bureau%26apos%3Bs+Integrated+Marketing+Program+Led+by+Draftfcb+New+York+Contributes+to+$1.6+Billion+Budget+Surplus/5891380.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Manager Josh Dysart sits down with co-author of “Advertising Media Planning” and Draftfcb Chicago SVP, Director of Media Research Roger Baron to discuss the release of the book’s 7th edition.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=280

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb New York Chief Media Officer Rich Gagnon discusses how as a fully-integrated agency, Draftfcb has helped lead the trend in the move to re-bundle media, offering a more holistic approach to clients.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=278

August 12, 2010

CREATIVE

In Adweek and Brandweek, Draftfcb Chicago launches “Refuel America,” a new “Got Milk?” campaign featuring athletes Apolo Ohno, Shawn Johnson and Chris Bosh.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3ie16e8b7507e085a98619bc9b140a9c07

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3ie16e8b7507e085a9b6871989075d4405

 

NEW BUSINESS

In Exchange4Media and Indian Television, Draftfcb+Ulka wins Tata Teleservices’ Tata Indicom and Walky businesses.

http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory.asp?Section_id=45&News_id=39076&Tag=5292

http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k10/aug/augmam40.php

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

In Ad Age, Ad Age “2010 Women to Watch” honoree and Draftfcb Chicago Managing Director Karen Sauder shares leadership insights.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=145357

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

In AAAA, Draftfcb Chicago was honored as a recipient of the 2010 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility in the greater Chicago area by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the When Work Works national partners.

http://www.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/080510_draftfcb_excellence.aspx

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

In Agency Spy, a complaint from PETA results in Dodge pulling an ad for Chrysler’s big tent event; Draftfcb is mentioned as one of the agencies that does not exploit apes in ads.

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/brands/monkeys_wont_fly_in_wks_latest_dodge_ad__170522.asp

 

BLOG BUZZ

In Distinct, Draftfcb is praised for its “numbers that matter” concept.

http://www.distinct.co.nz/blog/?p=145

August 11, 2010

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

In Marketing Profs and SEO Consultant Costa Rica, Draftfcb is praised for its “numbers that matter” concept; Bill Taylor of the Harvard Business Review and keynote speaker at this year’s Draftfcb Global Managers Meeting is cited.

http://www.marketingprofs.com/short-articles/1956/three-ways-to-tell-a-compelling-story-with-your-numbers

http://www.rogeracuna.com/wordpress/three-ways-to-tell-a-compelling-story-with-your-numbers/

 

On Philstar.com, Draftfcb Manila President and CEO Arnold Liong shares his thoughts on how Smart Bro products will work with the Apple iPad and iPhone 4.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=601794&publicationSubCategoryId=66

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

In AAAA, Draftfcb Chicago is selected as one of the “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in the Chicagoland area by The National Association for Business Resources (NABR); Draftfcb North America President Mark Modesto is quoted.

http://www.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/080310_draftfcb_best101.aspx

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

In Adweek, the U.S. Army issues a request for proposals for its marketing services account; Draftfcb New York is mentioned.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3i2c5aa2b5f24b2a9b530026d4d5d3161f

 

In Afaqs!, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is looking for a new creative agency for its pan-India campaign on the ongoing census; Draftfcb+Ulka is mentioned.

http://www.afaqs.com/perl/news/story.html?sid=27946_UNICEF+calls+for+a+creative+pitch+for+the+census+campaign

 

BLOG BUZZ

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chicago VP, Digital Management Director Michael Leis explains how to solve Wicked Problems in a follow-up to his first Overlap 10 posting.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=276

 

In Coloribus, Draftfcb New Zealand creates “Last One Standing,” a new radio spot for Prime TV.

http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/radio/prime-tv-last-one-standing-13850305/

June 24, 2010

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Lions Daily News, Draftfcb Global Chief Creative Office Jonathan Harries gives advice to the younger generation entering the advertising industry.

http://www.lionsdailynews.com/archive.htm?lid=78

 

CREATIVE

 

In MediaPost, Draftfcb Chicago’s “100% Party Planner” app created for el Jimador Tequila is the Random iPhone App of the week.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=130784

 

In Post and Parcel, Draftfcb London helps develop a new campaign for the UK Post Office.

http://postandparcel.info/33638/retail-news/uk-post-office-delivers-new-advertising-campaign/

 

In Advertolog, Draftfcb Bucharest creates “Cockroach,” a print ad for Raid.

http://www.advertolog.com/raid/print-outdoor/cockroach-12402805/

 

In Coloribus, Draftfcb South Africa creates “Calvary,” a new ad for Sonovision Sound Studios.

http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/outdoor/sonovision-cavalry-11533205/

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Stop Press, Draftfcb New Zealand’s new TV spot for the National Depression Initiative featuring John Kirwan is one of the commercials of the week.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/06/les-mills-billboard-gets-tagged-by-patriotic-moustachioed-gym-bandits/

 

PEOPLE

 

In Ad Age, Laura Maness is hired as vice president, director of business development to lead new business efforts for Draftfcb West Coast.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=144637

 

In Adweek’s RealTimeCannes, Draftfcb Global Retails and Promotions Officer Tina Manikas talks about the promo & activation Grand Prix winner at the Cannes Lions.

http://www.realtimecannes.com/2010/06/video-promo-jury-president-tina-manikas.html

 

In Business 24-7 and Lions Daily News, the first awards of the 2010 Cannes Lions have been announced; promo & activation category winners were selected by the international jury led by Draftfcb Global Retail and Promotions Officer Tina Manikas.

http://www.business24-7.ae/companies-markets/media/uae-ad-agency-shines-at-cannes-2010-06-24-1.259024

http://www.lionsdailynews.com/archive.htm?lid=92

 

On IndianTelevision.com, Draftfcb+Ulka Executive Director and CEO Ambi M.G. Parameswaran will be present at the upcoming Consumer Awards 2010.

http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k10/june/junerel61.php

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Giovanni+Draftfcb São Paulo SVP, Account Management Patricia Marinho reflects on Day 4 of the 2010 Cannes Lions.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=262

 

In Ads of the World and Popsop, Draftfcb Orange County creates the “Super Delicious Ingredient Force” for Taco Bell.

http://adsoftheworld.com/media/tv/taco_bell_when_hunger_calls_the_super_delicious_ingredient_force_comes_to_the_rescue

http://popsop.com/35884

 

In MediaTile, Draftfcb Chicago invites MediaTile, along with 19 other companies, to be part of an internal event to discuss and illustrate digital signage solutions.

http://blog.mediatile.com/blog/signs-of-the-times/0/0/-be-daring-be-inspired-be-there-with-draftfcb

June 14, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Indian Express, Draftfcb+Ulka unveils the next installment of HCL’s “Technology that Touches Lives” campaign with a new television spot.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/HCL-comes-up-with-3rd-Mr-HCL-ad/632996

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Adweek, Rob Lobster has narrowed its search for an agency to handle creative and media planning duties; Draftfcb Chicago is reportedly one of those four agencies.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i3e9fe8a77ad6bd90f3aa30ce117bd403

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Ad Age, Draftfcb Chicago EVP, Group Management Director Steve Schildwachter responds to the article “Brits Say BP Isn’t So Bad.”

http://adage.com/article?article_id=144412

 

In Ad Age, attendance at the 2010 Cannes Lions is slightly up, but attendees can expect more modest parties and a stronger marketer presence; a Draftfcb executive is quoted.

http://adage.com/cannes2010/article?article_id=144420

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Adweek, the Draftfcb New York U.S. Census team wins “Best Branded Content, $25 Million or More” and “Best Multicultural Media Plan” in the “2010 Media Plan of the Year” contest; Draftfcb New York Chief Media Officer Rich Gagnon, VP, Group Media Director Bhavana Smith and VP, Associate Media Director Vito Ellison are quoted.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/special-reports/media-plan-of-the-year/e3icd5f9626039b502cdacaf82eb536d845?pn=2

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/special-reports/media-plan-of-the-year/e3icd5f9626039b502cdacaf82eb536d845?pn=7

 

In Earth Times, Draftfcb San Francisco and Isobar North America win a silver at the 2010 Effie Awards for “Active Personal Trainer,” a campaign for EA SPORTS.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/work-behalf-ea-sports,1339890.html

 

In HorizonT, Draftfcb sponsors the Roger Hatchuel Academy at the upcoming Cannes Lions.

http://www.horizont.at/index.php?RDCT=81821e5e76ed66c439aa

 

PEOPLE

 

In Hispanic Ad¸OC Metro, Hispanic Market Weekly and Agency Spy, Draftfcb Orange County hires Yolanda Alarcón Cassity as senior vice president, group management director to lead the agency’s multicultural efforts in the West Coast; Draftfcb North America President Mark Modesto is quoted.

http://www.hispanicad.com/cgi-bin/news/newsarticle.cgi?article_id=29777

http://www.ocmetro.com/movers-and-shakers-Yolanda-Cassity.aspx

http://www.hispanicmarketweekly.com/featureArticle.cms?id=2813

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/news/monday_morning_stir_164499.asp

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In The New York Times, Ewan Paterson starts this month at DDB Chicago as the new creative director; Draftfcb Chicago is mentioned.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/11/us/11cncadvertise.html

May 7, 2010

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Adweek, after a mandated review Draftfcb New York keeps status as lead agency and adds digital duties for the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3iea8f9cfddb1559170f30988c9a015a35

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In The National Business Review 24/7 and Scoop, Draftfcb New Zealand wins best in show for its work on Whitcoulls, and brings in a total of 10 gold and silver awards at the Media Awards.

http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/draftfcb-media-cleans-media-awards-122691

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00200.htm

 

In PR Newswire, 2010 Census campaign wins both the “Best Multicultural Campaign” and “Best Branded Content” awards at Mediaweek’s Media Plan of the Year Competition;” Draftfcb New York is mentioned and Vice President, Group Media Director Bhavana Smith is quoted.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/2010-census-advertising-named-multicultural-and-best-branded-campaign-of-the-year-93086314.html

 

In StopPress, Draftfcb New Zealand’s Grace Villeneuva and Hillary Barrett win awards at the StopPress Alternative Media Awards.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/05/behold-its-the-inaugural-alternative-media-awards/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In This Modern House, Draftfcb New Zealand creates a print campaign for TV show “Man vs. Wild.”

http://wadejohnston1962.wordpress.com/2010/05/07/design-friday-draftfcb-print-campaign-for-man-vs-wild/

April 29, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago launches humorous, new TV spots for Miller Lite’s “Taste Greatness” campaign.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i72c63ee9c311def09aeddb113ac4c2ef

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Market Watch and Live-PR, Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft will receive the Mac Dane Award for Humanitarian Excellence at the UJA-Federation of New York’s Marketing Communications Division Global Leadership Award Dinner next week; he is quoted.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/brian-perkins-of-johnson-johnson-to-receive-global-leadership-award-at-uja-federations-global-leadership-award-dinner-2010-04-29?reflink=MW_news_stmp

http://www.live-pr.com/en/brian-perkins-of-johnson-amp-johnson-r1048458064.htm

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

On 10 and 5, Draftfcb Johannesburg creates a new TV spot for Toyota’s Aurix Sport X, featuring brand spokesdog, Buddy, and a Chihuahua newcomer.

http://www.10and5.com/

 

In Best Ads on TV, view Draftfcb Chicago’s new TV spots for Miller Lite’s “Taste Greatness” campaign.

http://bestadsontv.com/news/blog.php?id=10759

March 23, 2010

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Adweek, Merck has awarded media planning and buying duties on its nearly $600 million advertising account to a team of IPG agencies led by Draftfcb New York and Initiative.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3idbb12a7307324f92b4de4a271af65d93

 

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

 

In Ad Age, Promo Magazine and The New York Times, Sandy Kolkey is named the new president of Draftfcb New York.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=142920

http://promomagazine.com/news/0323-draftfcb-promotes-kolkey/

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/22/business/media/22adnewsletter3.html?scp=1&sq=draftfcb&st=cse

March 11, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Media in Canada, Draftfcb Toronto launches new creative work for the WWF Canada in an effort to encourage participation in this month’s “Earth Hour.”

http://www.mediaincanada.com/articles/mic/20100311/earthhour.html

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In The Hindu Business Line, Draftfcb Ulka Executive Director and CEO M.G. Parameswaran shares his thoughts on comparative advertising.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/catalyst/2010/03/11/stories/2010031150040100.htm

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In Adweek and Brandweek, the Hilton brand is conducting a review of its global creative duties; Draftfcb Chicago mentioned.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3i724486204375a1061cd90c55eb4ea228

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/automotive-travel/e3i724486204375a10693e8ee494d508e1a

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht discusses the unique way in which Google tests the quality of its search results.

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=233

February 18, 2010

In Brandweek, DM News, the Chicago Sun-Times, Market Watch, MSN Money, Business Week and Sys-ConMedia.com, Draftfcb Chicago is named the CRM Agency of Record for Volkswagen in the U.S.

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3id4ade3d3e7f8db80556058b618ee2052

http://www.dmnews.com/volkswagen-names-draftfcb-its-crm-aor/article/163961/

http://blogs.suntimes.com/media/2010/02/draftfcbchicago_wins_crm_biz_f.html

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/volkswagen-appoints-draftfcb-as-customer-relationship-management-crm-agency-of-record-in-us-2010-02-17?reflink=MW_news_stmp

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.aspx?feed=PR&date=20100217&id=11126649

http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey=600-201002171145PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH56320-1&params=timestamp||02/17/2010%2011:45%20AM%20ET||headline||Volkswagen%20Appoints%20Draftfcb%20As%20Customer%20Relationship%20Management%20%28CRM%29%20Agency%20of%20Record%20in%20U.S.||docSource||PR%20Newswire||provider||ACQUIREMEDIA&ticker=F:US

http://www.sys-con.com/node/1288809

 

In Ad Age, Draftfcb Sweden’s popular video campaign, “Hero,” created for broadcasting company Radiotjänst, changes the way audiences look at paying for public TV.

http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=142169

 

In B&T, Draftfcb London creates an Easter egg hunt to be a part of a new campaign for Lindt.

http://www.bandt.com.au/news/F7/0C0675F7.asp

 

In Adweek, Draftfcb is pitching for creative responsibilities for Merck & Co. due to a media review, which came as a result of the pharmaceutical giant’s merger with Schering-Plough; Draftfcb New York currently handles planning and some buying, including digital and print.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3iedf10d16b35b1c7aa2c728a5cff2d71e

 

In Creativity, Draftfcb Orange County’s TV spot, “Poem” for client Taco Bell, is featured.

http://creativity-online.com/work/taco-bell-poem/18748

February 17, 2010

In Adweek, PR Newswire and Earth Times, Draftfcb Chicago is named the CRM Agency of Record for Volkswagen in the U.S; Draftfcb North America President Mark Modesto is quoted.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3id4ade3d3e7f8db80280a0772b14bb72c

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/volkswagen-appoints-draftfcb-as-customer-relationship-management-crm-agency-of-record-in-us-84600112.html

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/volkswagen-appoints-draftfcb-as-customer,1168406.shtml

 

In Bearing Partnership, Draftfcb London appoints Alistair Ross to the newly created position, “head of ideas;” Mr. Ross will report to Draftfcb London Executive Creative Director Mark Fiddes, who is quoted.

http://www.bearingpartnership.com/industry-news/draftfcb-appoints-alistair-ross-as-head-of-ideas/

February 12, 2010

In Adweek and Media News International, Draftfcb Chicago is named agency of record for Dow Solar Solutions; Draftfcb North America President Mark Modesto is quoted.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3i57188fa02bde4bbccc11ab273cc82fbf

http://www.mnilive.com/2010/02/draftfcb-chicago-bags-the-dow-chemical-company-account/

 

In Movie Viral, Draftfcb Sweden receives a rave review for its work on the popular viral video campaign for broadcasting company Radiotjänst.

http://movieviral.com/2010/02/11/a-new-hero-is-born-you/

 

In Screen Africa, Draftfcb Johannesburg creates a new television spot promoting Automark, Toyota South Africa’s certified used vehicle brand; Draftfcb Johannesburg’s Brett Morris, James Cloete and Ivor Forrester.

http://www.screenafrica.com/news/ads/406620.htm

 

In Screen Magazine, Draftfcb Chicago’s “The Cure for Cable Campaign” campaign for Qwest received a Silver Hugo in 2009.

http://www.screenmag.com/story.l9?p=3244

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht shares some “fuzzy problems.”

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=228

 

In i believe in advertising, Giovanni+Draftfcb Sao Paulo creates the “vending machine of good” for the Abrinq Foundation.

http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2010/02/abrinq-foundation-vending-machiners/

February 2, 2010

In Marketing Week, Draftfcb London created the outdoor, press, radio and online advertising campaign for the Jamaica Tourist Board.

http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/jamaica-campaign-urges-spontaneous-booking/3009446.article

 

In Adweek, Draftfcb San Francisco’s Super Bowl spot for Dockers brand is highlighted as one of the campaigns to speak to the “tender man” of 2010.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/creative/critique/e3i1422a94252b075b8f914ec5180c8f438

 

In O GLOBO, Ad News, Ad Online and Vox News, Giovanni+Draftfcb’s commercial for featuring Gisele Bündchen is selected as one of the best in Latin language in 2009 by Ad Age.

http://www.adnews.com.br/destaque.php?id=99053

http://www.adonline.com.br/ad2005/rapidinhas_detalhe.asp?id=25295

http://www.voxnews.com.br/dados_noticias.asp?codnot=68153

 

In SuperBowl Ads, Draftfcb Orange County’s “Poem” spot for Taco Bell’s NBA Five Buck Box can be viewed; this “to be continued” spots serves as a teaser for the ads to come.

http://superbowl-ads.com/article_archive/?p=6873

 

On Benzinga, Draftfcb Orange County creates “It Rocks” ad for Taco Bell, set to air during the Super Bowl; Draftfcb Orange County Executive Creative Director Teddy Brown is quoted.

http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/b107017/taco-bell%C2%AE-showcases-its-all-star-line-up-with-new-nba-five-buck-box

 

In Rediff Business, Hari Sadu returns to Naukri.com’s ads, created by Draftfcb+Ulka; Draftfcb+Ulka Creative Director Sanjay Sharma is quoted.

http://business.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/02/bcrisis-the-return-of-hari-sadu.htm

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In PubCreativo, Existing Visual and Ads of the World, Giovanni+Draftfcb creates a print ad for Glade Sense & Spray.

http://www.pubcreativo.com/2010/02/glade-sense-spray-cemetery/

http://www.existingvisual.com/2010/02/02/glade-sense-spray-cemetery/

http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/glade_sense_spray_cemetery

 

In Inlandsocal, Draftfcb Chicago creates PSAs for The Shelter Pet Project.

http://blogs.inlandsocal.com/pets/2010/02/new-campaign-encourages-pet-ad.html

January 27, 2010

On Iaamoscow2010.com, Draftfcb CEO and President Laurence Boschetto is profiled as a speaker for the upcoming 42nd IAA World Congress.

http://www.iaamoscow2010.com/laurence-boschetto.php

 

In Earth Times, IPG agencies receive top honors from Ad Age and Adweek; Draftfcb makes Ad Age’s A-List.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/interpublic-agencies-receive-top-honors-from-advertising-age-and-adweek,1137334.shtml

 

In My Efficient Planet, Draftfcb Toronto creates a TV spot for WWF Canada.

http://myefficientplanet.com/31845/the-truth-about-the-pollution-with-the-energy-efficient-light-bulb-by-wwf/

 

In Marketing Magazine, Draftfcb Toronto spearheads the National Advertising Benevolent Society’s fourth annual calendar program; Draftfcb Toronto SVP/Executive Creative Director Robin Heisey is quoted.

http://www.marketingmag.ca/english/news/agency/article.jsp?content=20100126_170916_5892

 

In Campaign Brief, Draftfcb South Africa Executive Creative Director Grant Jacobsen is announced as a “Direct, Sales Promotion and Interactive” jury member for the Dubai International Advertising Festival.

http://www.campaignbrief.com/2010/01/leo-burnetts-canning-for-dubai.html

 

In The Gleaner, Draftfcb New York is the agency that launched the Jamaica Tourism Board on the Usain Bolt commercials; Draftfcb New York SVP/Group Management Director Wendy Glass is pictured.

http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100127/ent/ent4.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Garlic Chop and BMMBox, Hari Sadu returns to Naukri.com’s ads, created by Draftfcb+Ulka; Draftfcb+Ulka Creative Director Sanjay Sharma is quoted.

http://www.garlicchop.com/advertising/hari-sadu-is-back/

http://bmmbox.com/a/buzz/hari-sadu-is-back-with-a-bang/

January 15, 2010

In Ad Age, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin its campaign effort on NBC’s Golden Globe Awards with the first in a series of five Christopher Guest-directed spots; Draftfcb New York is cited as a participating agency and the creator of the Census 2010 website. Draftfcb Group Creative Director Gary Resch is quoted in the article.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=141509

 

In Adweek, the U.S. Census Bureau is set to launch its advertising campaign next week; Draftfcb New York is recognized as the lead agency.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/strategy/e3ie77b4ee401b87ca17f45f6e07235b7c5

 

In DM News, Draftfcb New York leads a 14-agency effort in the 2010 U.S. Census account; Draftfcb New York EVP Jeff Tarakajian and SVP of Digital, Tim Queenan are quoted.

http://www.dmnews.com/census-bureau-debuts-integrated-campaign-to-drive-up-response-rate/article/161389/

 

In Adweek and Brandweek, Draftfcb New York develops the new Gerber campaign, “The Gerber Generation”; Draftfcb New York SVP/Group Management Director Lesley McDonald is quoted.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i369762d94b2490b5122081402711ecac

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3ia62d19a7acb838dbf38ca36fc9e4970b

 

In Boards magazine and Shoot online, Draftfcb Chicago hires Kevin Drew Davis to lead the agency’s digital creative department as SVP, digital group creative director.

http://www.boardsmag.com/articles/online/20100114/peeps.html?__b=yes;

http://www.shootonline.com/go/news-view.rs-web2-2434837-1263501271-2.Street-Talk.html

 

In BizCommunity, an increase in “through-the-line” advertising strategies for big brands is number three in the top digital marketing trends in South Africa for 2010; Draftfcb South Africa’s “Real Men That Can’t Sing” campaign for client Klipdrift, is cited as a 2009 example.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/424/43707.html

December 7, 2009

In Ad Age, Draftfcb Chicago SVP/Group Management Director, Multicultural Marketing Simon El Hage shares some of the agency’s multicultural successes; Draftfcb Chicago welcomes Ken Muench, one of the top planners in the U.S. Hispanic market.

http://adage.com/hispanic/article?article_id=140865

 

In Adweek, ECD Mark Lucas leaves Razorfish NY; Draftfcb Chicago welcomes former Razorfish executive Patrick J. Moorhead as its new vice president/management director of mobile platforms.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3if462c05e653816378e4acd91963c2924

 

In Campaign India, Draftfcb+Ulka group creative head Macklin Lacerda is featured as an “Adland Rockstar.”

http://www.campaignindia.in/news/2009/12/07/adland-rockstars-macklin-lacerda

 

In DM News, Draftfcb San Francisco revs up the image of Levi Strauss’ Dockers brand with a new global advertising campaign encouraging men to “Wear the Pants.”

http://www.dmnews.com/levis-aims-to-return-masculinity-to-khakis-in-dockers-effort/article/159095/

 

In BizCommunity, Draftfcb South Africa conceptualizes taxi design for Santam’s newest advertising campaign.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/70/42860.html

 

On Finanznachrichten.de, IPG announces a new addition to its website that will feature pro bono work created by its agencies; Draftfcb New York’s work with CityHarvest will be included.

http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2009-11/15551193-interpublic-launches-new-micro-site-focused-on-pro-bono-activity-004.htm

 

 

In BizCommunity, Draftfcb Johannesburg continues to feature Buddy the boxer in all of its Toyota South Africa marketing communication.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/42852.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Ajanaku, view the making of Draftfcb New York’s PSA for the City Harvest Food Rescue Organization.

http://www.ajanaku.nl/city-harvest-apples-breakdown/

 

In Under My Bed, Draftfcb Orange County creates a new PSA for the Fight 2 Win Campaign.

http://www.undermybed.net/?p=231

December 4, 2009

In Adweek, Brandweek, PROMO and SF Gate, Draftfcb San Francisco revs up the image of Levi Strauss’ Dockers brand with a new global advertising campaign encouraging men to “Wear the Pants.”

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/creative/news/e3i6328aaffeb014c131fa2771d94558936?pn=1

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/esearch/e3i8a9b19a7752dca150d0b9277c4a16965

http://promomagazine.com/news/dockers-campaign-khaki-pants-1203/index.html

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/12/03/BU3M1AU4B5.DTL&type=business

 

In Ad Spot Award ’09, Giovanni+Draftfcb Brazil wins big at the 2009 Ad Spot Non-Profit Awards.

http://we.draftfcb.com/News/internal/pdfs1/Non-profit_winners.pdf

 

In Digital Signage, Draftfcb Chicago welcomes Patrick J. Moorhead as its new vice president/management director of mobile platforms.

http://www.digitalsignage.com/news/2390/draftfcb-chicago-names-patrick-moorhead-as-vp-of-mobile-platforms

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Direct Daily, Draftfcb Auckland crafted a clever and effective “34-page letter” in an effort to entice advertisers to continue buying ad space.

http://www.directdaily.com/?p=6496

 

In Usable Clicks.com, Draftfcb New York Interactive Media Supervisor Kevin Skobac encourages readers to “jump in and try” ever-changing social media innovations.

http://www.usableclicks.com/2009/12/just-jump-in-and-try-it/

December 1, 2009

In The New York Times, Draftfcb San Francisco launches a new radio, print, poster and online advertising campaign for Dockers; television spots are scheduled to start in February, together with a long-awaited Dockers return to the Super Bowl.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/business/media/01adco.html?_r=1

 

In Adweek, Draftfcb New York is one of the last three agencies in pursuit of global creative duties for Coty’s Sally Hansen, La Cross and N.Y.C. New York Color brands.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3i7a35e791d5c3a260a94bd134168919e4

 

In MediaPost, Patrick J. Moorhead starts at Draftfcb Chicago as the new vice-president and management director for mobile platforms.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=118211

 

In Adweek, Draftfcb New York creates an attention-grabbing PSA for the City Harvest Food Rescue Organization.

http://adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/2009/11/nyc-subway-system-full-of-squandered-food.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Eat Me Daily, The Inspiration Room, Casadero and Media Blips, Draftfcb New York creates “Apples,” a PSA for the City Harvest Food Rescue Organization.

http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/11/nyc-subway-car-full-of-apples-video/

http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2009/city-harvest-apples-in-new-york-train/

http://casadero.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/nyc-subway-apple-invasion/

http://mediablips.dailyradar.com/story/advertising-ads-advertising-agencies-campaigns-news/

 

In Kaitlyn Canfield’s blog, Draftfcb Chicago creates a “ferocious” ad for Kraft.

http://kaitlyncanfield.blogspot.com/2009/11/draftfcb.html

 

In Ads of the World and Pub Creativo, Draftfcb+Ulka creates print ad, “Saraswati.”

http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/super_creative_saraswati

http://www.pubcreativo.com/2009/12/super-creative-saraswati/

November 25, 2009

In Adweek, Draftfcb New York’s attention-grabbing PSA for the City Harvest Food Rescue Organization is the “Ad of the day.”

http://www.adweek.com/aw/creative/ad-of-the-day/article_display.jsp?creativeId=270365

 

In PublicitaItalia, Draftfcb Milan launches a multimedia campaign for Fueps.

http://www.pubblicitaitalia.it/news/Creativita--Marketing/Campagne-e-Spot/draftfcb-firma-campagna-e-posizionamento-di-4a-fueps_20111156.aspx

 

In Ad Age, Draftfcb China handles the creative for Beiersdorf’s “Slek Night Repair” campaign featuring actress Kitty Zhang.

http://adage.com/globalnews/article?article_id=140713

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb New York Senior Digital Business Strategist Sanjay Rana discusses how brands need to grow with advancing video technology.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=208

November 9, 2009

In AdWeek, Draftfcb CEO and President Laurence Boschetto says that creativity and good leadership are what matter most when it comes to client needs in an increasingly commoditized world.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/community/columns/other-columns/e3i35ed869fbd929ccd45cc0268df3fea2e

 

In Publicita Italia, Draftfcb Milan gives presents to children in the Vicenza SOS Village and develops a computerization program for Draftfcb’s “Global Day of Giving.”

http://www.pubblicitaitalia.it/news/Creativita--Marketing/Eventi/draftfcb-si-schiera-con-i-bambini-con-il-global-day-of-giving_06110301.aspx

 

In Campaign Live, Draftfcb London receives commendation at the 2009 Campaign Big Awards for a Shred-it campaign.

http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/news/948604/Campaign-Big-Awards-2009---View-winners/?DCMP=ILC-SEARCH

 

In DM News, Draftfcb New York Executive Director of CRM Mike Brzozowski highlights the “Best Job in the World” campaign created by CumminsNitro.

http://www.dmnews.com/Best-Job-campaign-worthy-of-the-hype/article/157280/

 

In DMNews, third quarter earnings for the largest, four advertising holding companies do not reflect more positive digital advertising results; Draftfcb New York President Peter DeNunzio is quoted.

http://www.dmnews.com/Q3-declines-dont-tell-digital-story/article/157281/

 

In DM News, Draftfcb New York Executive Creative Director Keith Loell shares his thoughts on New England Lincoln Mercury Dealers, Camelback Mountain Resort and InStyler ads.

http://www.dmnews.com/Showcasing-creative-solutions-from-New-England-Lincoln-Mercury-Dealers-Camelback-Mountain-Resort-InStyler/article/157249/

 

In Marketing Web, Draftfcb Cape Town recently won its third gold Pendoring for the outdoor campaign “Matiesous” for Klipdrift.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page71639?oid=123251&sn=Marketingweb%20detail&pid=71639

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chicago SVP and Group Management Director Steve Schildwachter says that the basis of all great advertising is good writing.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=203

 

In First Step Program, the First Step Program thanks Draftfcb for the agency’s “Global Day of Giving.”

http://firststepprogram.blogspot.com/2009/11/celebrating-global-day-of-giving-at.html

 

In Wolf and Digital, Draftfcb Malaysia participates in the agency’s “Global Day of Giving.”

http://wolfangdigital.com/blog/?p=241

November 4, 2009

In Ad Week and the Chicago Sun-Times, Draftfcb Chicago is awarded the consumer promotions and shopper marketing account for Del Monte’s pet business.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3i86ae90f3122997626179da8b202c1e62

http://blogs.suntimes.com/media/2009/11/draftfcbchicago_lands_del_mont.html

 

On Hoteliermiddleeast.com and AMEinfo.com, Horizon.Draftfcb is set to launch new platform, “matter(s)”, on November 9, 2009; it is comprised of a website and magazine highlighting emerging ideas across Europe and the Middle East.

http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/article-6312-boost-business-by-following-consumer-trends/

http://www.ameinfo.com/214889.html

 

In Ad Week, Draftfcb pitches for the Citizens Bank creative advertising account.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3i4ac2561838c4675c96d47e96c27a8b2e

 

On Persoenlich.com, Draftfcb/Lowe creates a newspaper bundle for the BMW X1 and BMW 5 Gran Turismo.

http://www.persoenlich.com/news/show_news.cfm?newsid=85063

 

In Exchange4Media, Draftfcb+Ulka creates a clever TV spot for Tata Docomo’s “Diet SMS” campaign.

http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory.asp?section_id=1&news_id=36344&tag=32350&pict=2

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFBlog, Draftfcb Chicago SVP and Group Creative Director Janet Barker-Evans recommends reaching outside of the office to stimulate creativity and cultivate new ideas.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=201

October 23, 2009

In AdWeek, Advertising Age, the Ad News, Chicago Sun-Times, Domain-b.com and 4A’s website, Mark Modesto is named president of Draftfcb North America.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i62edbb41c75b175bafd00172dd2b2f33

http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=139859

http://adnews.us/?p=2110

http://blogs.suntimes.com/media/2009/10/mark_modesto_promoted_to_north.html

http://www.domain-b.com/people/in_the_news/20091023_mark_modesto.html

http://www2.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/102209_modesto.aspx

 

In USA Today, Draftfcb New York launches an interactive site for the Census Bureau, which will be communicated through various social media outlets.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/2009-10-23-census-website_N.htm?csp=34

 

In the Campaign Brief, Draftfcb New Zealand performs well at the 2009 International ECHO Awards, winning silver for Ministry of Health’s “The Lowdown” and bronze for BMW’s “X6 Launch”.

http://www.campaignbrief.com/2009/10/best-job-in-the-world-wins-bes-1.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Dan Brough, search director at Draftfcb New York, shares his thoughts on the Microsoft-Google social media search battle.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=197

 

On Media Cat Online, Draftfcb is recognized for its new initiative, “matter(s)”; Draftfcb Vice Chairman and Global Chief Creative Officer Jonathan Harries, is quoted.

http://www.mediacatonline.com/Home/HaberDetay/?haberid=46485

 

In The KMiec Ramblings, Draftfcb Chicago Media Planner Jen Beio is listed as one of the 50 people to follow on Twitter; her username is @lilmissjen.

http://www.thekmiecs.com/misc/50-people-you-need-to-follow-on-twitter-today/

August 26, 2009

In Adweek, The Cost Conversation, Draftfcb CEO and President Laurence Boschetto quoted.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/community/columns/other-columns/e3id7aa74bd2d86729b9d83775e5bda5726

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht shares his thoughts on the Value of Culture.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/default.aspx

 

In Adgoodness, Giovanni + Draftfcb Brazil’s Baygon bug spray ads are featured.

http://www.frederiksamuel.com/blog/2009/08/baygon-bug-spray.html

August 13, 2009

In Promo Magazine, Kmart launches its “Money Smart” curriculum to introduce the topics of saving and budgeting to children; Draftfcb Chicago’s interactive back-to-school promotion, “Schoolebrity,” mentioned.

http://promomagazine.com/news/kmart-imparts-money-smarts-0813/

 

In Adweek and Brandweek, Draftfcb San Francisco shortlisted in the final round of Zappos’ creative agency review.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3i2e9044066d727a1a899bfe8a378d0c2f

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3i2e9044066d727a1a61043074e079adb5

 

In LiftSEO, Draftfcb identified by the Forrester Wave report as a strong performer in the digital space.

http://liftseo.com/the-agency-landscape-is-coming-to-a-crossroads/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Manager Josh Dysart shares his experience from yesterday’s luncheon honoring Draftfcb Chicago Managing Director Karen Sauder as Chicago Advertising Federation’s Ad Woman of the Year.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=172

 

In Allindiaideate’s Blog, Draftfcb identified by the Forrester Wave report as a strong performer in the digital space.

http://allindiaideate.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/top-12-interactive-agencies-in-us-forrester/

August 7, 2009
In Adweek, Draftfcb identified by the Forrester Wave report as a strong performer in the digital space.
http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i111888fc4afd5a6a6dbe5ea73a5a4ac0
 
In DM News, Draftfcb Chicago launches an innovative back-to-school campaign, “Schoolebrity,” for Kmart; Draftfcb Chicago Senior Vice President/Group Creative Director Janet Barker-Evans quoted.
http://www.dmnews.com/Kmart-Draftfcb-focus-on-tweens-for-back-to-school/article/141343/
 
In Brandweek, Draftfcb Chicago unveils a new campaign for Qwest, promoting the advantages that the internet service provider offers over that of cable.
http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/esearch/e3i99e7b38cf6795ab0bce01894c8d42d64
 
In Business Times, Draftfcb Kualu Lumpur is awarded the Marketing Pulse Memorable Malaysian TV Ads 2008’s “Best Bank TVC” under the banking and finance category for its work on CIMB Bank’s “Save & Invest” spot.
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20090808004147/Article/
 
In Media in Canada, Draftfcb Toronto creates a new young male-targeted campaign for The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB); Draftfcb Toronto Account Director Laura Seaton quoted.
http://www.mediaincanada.com/articles/mic/20090807/wsibexclaim.html
 
BLOG BUZZ
In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chicago Senior Vice President/Group Management Director, Digital Chris Miller discusses how the agency was identified as a strong performer in the digital space by the Forrester Wave report.
http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=169
 
In Snoo.ws, Draftfcb Chicago created a new campaign, “Uncap What’s Inside,” for Sharpie.
http://snoo.ws/2009/06/16/sharpie-dares-you-to-be-creative-with-its-markers/   
 
In Best Ads on TV, Draftfcb Chicago’s spot, “Emergency Room,” for Qwest is featured.
http://www.bestadsontv.com/ad_details.php?id=23461
 
In AdLand, Draftfcb Puerto Rico creates a clever print ad for Glade.
http://adland.tv/ooh/glade-sc-johnson-seismometer-print-puerto-rico
August 3, 2009

In Adweek, Emirates Airlines invites participating agencies to its second round of account consolidation review meetings in mid-August; Draftfcb mentioned.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3i8b177543696059c920280eec7eec2805

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Johannesburg takes home six Creative Circle awards in the months of May and June.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/38520.html

July 28, 2009

In Advertising Age and Adweek, Interpublic reports its 2Q earnings; Draftfcb was the company’s best performer in the quarter.

http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=138167

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i64d7e42a898297d74ae78253b44cee7e

 

In Advertising Age, Draftfcb pitches the Emirates Airlines’ $300 million business; Draftfcb New York President Peter DeNunzio mentioned.

http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=138172

 

In Chicago Business and Retail Corner, K-Mart’s successful marketing strategy has enabled the retailer to experience a major boost in same-store sales, outpacing rivals in discount retail marketplace; Draftfcb Chicago noted as creative agency.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=34908&seenIt=1

http://retailtenantrep.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/home-of-blue-light-special-far-from-singing-the-blues/

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa creates a new campaign, “Find Eve,” for the Lotto that incorporates the iconic South African comic strip characters, Madam & Eve.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/70/38364.html  

 

BLOG BUZZ

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Worldwide Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht shares his thoughts on how retail chain Lululemon had adopted the concept of “conceptual consumption” into its marketing strategy.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=163

July 15, 2009

In Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago’s spot, “Twin Tip,” for Sharpie was named one of the best spots of June.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/creative/best-spots/article_display.jsp?creativeId=270158
July 1, 2009
In Advertising Age and DM News, Draftfcb Orange County launches a new pro bono campaign for Smokey Bear in celebration of his 65th birthday; Draftfcb Orange County Creative Director Scott Murray quoted.
http://www.dmnews.com/New-Smokey-Bear-PSAs-target-young-adults/article/139378/
http://adage.com/goodworks/post?article_id=137598
 
In Adweek, Forbes and Advertising Age, Draftfcb Chicago unveils new spots to introduce Brink’s Home Security’s re-branding to Broadview Security.
http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i5f3b44e890b8e56f5e62d5ba4f94bd0b
http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/30/brinks-broadview-marketing-leadership-cmo-network-brinks.html
http://adage.com/article?article_id=137686
 
ALSO in Advertising Age, Draftfcb San Francisco promotes creative directors Colin McRae and Tony Vazquez to senior vice presidents.
http://adage.com/article?article_id=137682

BLOG BUZZ
In BrandFreak, Draftfcb Orange County unveils a new pro bono campaign for Smokey Bear in celebration of his 65th birthday.
http://www.brandfreak.com/2009/07/smokey-bear-65-can-still-kick-your-irresponsible-oblivious-ass.html
 
In Adrants, an interview with the head of Adforum and Act Responsible Herve De Clerck; Draftfcb’s ACT Responsible exhibition mentioned.
http://www.adrants.com/2009/07/de-clerck-admonishes-advertisers-to.php
June 30, 2009

In Adweek, Draftfcb Orange County’s spot, “Roosevelts,” for Taco Bell debuts the marketer’s first cinema advertising at movie theaters nationwide.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/creative/new-campaigns/e3ica1b8f186dc40803f63ed9e79e44695c

 

In Interpublic’s FUEL Newsletter, Draftfcb Orange County and Chicago’s digital campaign, “Taco Fu,” for Taco Bell is featured.

http://www.interpublic.com/news%2Bideas/publications#

 

In Indian NewsLink, Draftfcb provided expertise and guidance to students part of The Global Enterprise Challenge.

http://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/index.php/educationlink/3351.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In AdForum, Draftfcb Paris Executive Creative Director Xavier Beauregard responds to advertising-related questions in the “Creator’s Studio.”

http://attitude.adforum.com/liveincannes/2009/06/25/xavier-beauregard-vice-president-and-executive-creative-director-of-draftfcb/

June 16, 2009

In In-Store Marketing Institute, Draftfcb Executive Vice President/Director of Shopper Marketing Jim Lucas receives a favorable review of his interview in last month’s Brandweek.

http://www.instoremarketer.org/article/49267

 

In Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago’s “Twin Tip” spot for Sharpie is named Ad of the Day.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/creative/ad-of-the-day/article_display.jsp?creativeId=270158

 

In The Financial Express, Draftfcb Ulka is handed the creative duties for Micromax.

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/movers-&-shakers/476960/

June 15, 2009

In Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago launches a new advertising campaign, “Uncap What’s Inside,” for Newell Rubbermaid’s Sharpie.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i507f1f93ebe233dcfedb45f5fb680a4d

 

In Extradienst, Draftfcb Kobza’s campaign for the Professional Association of the Austrian Chemical Industry exceeds expectations.

http://www.extradienst.at/Artikel.33+M56ebc1456a1.0.html

 

In Der Standard, Draftfcb Kobza’s print work is nominated at the International New York Festival.

http://derstandard.at/?url=/?id=1242316584671

 

In Emirates Business 24/7, Horizon Draftfcb Associate Creative Director Nivine Kawar shares her thoughts on Portfolio Night.

http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/6/Pages/13062009/06142009_64a4ea45ae274152a11b687d80417e9c.aspx

 

In DM News, Draftfcb New York launches its Real-Time Marketing initiative; Draftfcb New York Chief Media Officer Rich Gagnon and Executive Director of CRM Mike Brzozowski quoted and Draftfcb New York President Peter DeNunzio mentioned.

http://www.dmnews.com/Draftfcb-NY-merges-media-buying-with-CRM-and-digital-in-new-division/article/138452/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Ads of the World, Draftfcb Chicago's spot, "Crib," for Qwest is featured.

http://adsoftheworld.com/media/tv/qwest_communications_crib 

June 12, 2009

In Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago’s spot, “Birthing Room,” for Qwest is hailed as one of the best of the month.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/creative/best-spots/article_display.jsp?creativeId=270132

 

On the American Advertising Federation website, Draftfcb Chicago’s “Warm Up with Stove Top” is a Silver Addy award winner.

http://www.aaf.org/default.asp?id=1001

 

In Advertising Age and MediaPostNews’ Marketing Daily, Draftfcb Chicago encourages creativity and self-expression this summer in its new “Uncap What’s Inside” campaign from Sharpie.

http://adage.com/adages/post?article_id=137235

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=107845

 

In Biz Community.com, Draftfcb South Africa Deputy Creative Director Neo Mashigo will serve on the Voice Award judging panel at the 2009 Loerie Awards.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/36889.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Worldwide Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht explains that a smart marketing organization values both creativity and productivity.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=142

June 10, 2009

In Adweek, Brandweek and MediaPostNews’ Marketing Daily, KFC unveils a social media campaign that will help find the “ultimate fan” of its new grilled chicken; Draftfcb Chicago mentioned.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/client/e3i388dc3328f74c5ee9da2810dd04c2c1a

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3i388dc3328f74c5eec096fd4465b6c58d

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=107620

 

In Emirates Business 24/7, Draftfcb Europe/Middle East Regional President Alexei Orlov shares his thoughts on creativity.

http://we.draftfcb.com/News/InTheNews/Pages/pdfs/Alexei%20Orlov%20interview_May%202009%20Dubai%20-%20Emirates%20Business%2024-7.pdf

June 9, 2009

In DM News, Media Buyer Planner and Marketing VOX, Draftfcb New York launches its Real-Time Marketing initiative; Draftfcb Chief Media Officer Rich Gagnon and Draftfcb New York President Peter DeNunzio and Executive Director of CRM Mike Brzozowski quoted and Draftfcb New York Executive Director of Digital Convergence Tim Queenan mentioned.

http://www.dmnews.com/Draftfcb-NY-new-division-puts-new-spin-on-CRM/article/138178/

http://www.mediabuyerplanner.com/entry/41735/draftfcb-creates-real-time-marketing-division/

http://www.marketingvox.com/industry-buzz-snippets-060909-044308/

 

In Brandweek, Draftfcb Chief Media Officer Rich Gagnon provides an in-depth look at the agency’s Real-Time Marketing launch.

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3i388dc3328f74c5eef3b8680491db050c

 

In Media Newsline, Draftfcb Ulka is handed the creative chores for wireless telecommunication solutions company, Micromax.

http://www.medianewsline.com/news/120/ARTICLE/4657/2009-06-08.html

 

In ADOI Magazine, Draftfcb was present at the 2009 ad:tech Singapore.

http://www.adoimagazine.com/newhome/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4388&catid=1&Itemid=5

June 8, 2009

In Adweek and MediaPostNews’ Around the Net in Media, Draftfcb New York launches its Real-Time Marketing division; Draftfcb Chief Media Officer Rich Gagnon and Draftfcb New York President Peter DeNunzio quoted and Draftfcb New York Executive Director of Digital Convergence Tim Queenan and Executive Director of CRM Mike Brzozowski mentioned.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/e3i0bc78baf8235f8b4487479d77f893a78

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=107458  

 

In The Chicago Sun-Times, Draftfcb Chicago's "Uncap What's Inside" campaign for Sharpie's back-to-school marketing initiative receives a B+.

http://www.suntimes.com/business/lazare/1611570,CST-FIN-lew08a.article

 

In afaqs!, Draftfcb Ulka is handed the creative duties for wireless telecommunication solutions company, Micromax.

http://www.afaqs.com/perl/news/story.html?sid=24186

 

In All Business, Foote, Cone & Belding's 1930's campaign for Hallmark, "When you care enough to send the very best," is hailed as one of the best advertising campaigns in history; Draftfcb mentioned.

http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/marketing-advertising-overview/12352488-1.html

 

In Biz Community.com, Draftfcb South Africa Interactive Creative Director Kabelo Moshapalo will serve on the digital judging panel at the 2009 Loerie Awards.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/16/36752.html

 

In Ad Publica, Draftfcb Hamburg creates a new holistic communications campaign to introduce NIVEA FOR MEN's aftershave balm.

http://www.adpublica.com/presse.php?artid=1274

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Media Blips, Draftfcb New York announces the launch of its Real-Time Marketing division.

http://mediablips.dailyradar.com/story/draftfcb_n_y_makes_real_time_play/

 

In India News, Draftfcb Ulka wins the creative chores for Micromax, a wireless telecommunication solutions company.

http://news.pluggd.in/draftfcb-ulka-wins-rs-50-crore-micromax-biz-221/

June 1, 2009

In Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago Managing Director Karen Sauder is named the 2009 Advertising Woman of the Year by the Chicago Advertising Federation.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/community/photo-gallery/index.jsp (photo #5)

 

In Reuters and SYS CON Media, Draftfcb Chicago develops a new multi-channel marketing campaign for Sharpie.

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS103650+01-Jun-2009+PRN20090601

http://in.sys-con.com/node/983367

 

In MediaPost News’ Out to Launch, Draftfcb San Francisco launches a television, print and event marketing campaign to introduce EA Sports Active and Draftfcb Chicago creates new spots for Qwest to promote the marketer’s free wi-fi and automatic data back-up capabilities.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=106918

 

In The Examiner, Draftfcb Chicago adopts three shelter dogs as an inspiration to create a new national campaign for the Ad Council in educating the public about the needs of shelter adoptions.

http://www.examiner.com/x-1513-Philadelphia-Dog-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Ad-Council-to-create-nationwide-campaign-encouraging-shelter-adoption

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Impact in South Africa unveils a new online campaign for Vodacom that is both engaging and interactive.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/36509.html

 

In Businessweek, Draftfcb New York hosts its 2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Conference; Draftfcb Chief Executive Officer and President Laurence Boschetto, Chief Talent Officer Beverly Popielarz, Senior Director of Leadership Development and Diversity & Inclusion Keisha Vaughn and Draftfcb New York President Peter DeNunzio quoted.

http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/news/article.asp?docKey=600-200905151000MRKTWIREUSPR____0501633-4FR7KMUH826J7K6ASLPIA8LQD0&params=timestamp%7C%7C05/15/2009%2010:00%20AM%20ET%7C%7Cheadline%7C%7CDraftfcb%20Hosts%20Its%202nd%20Annual%20Supplier%20Diversity%20Conference%7C%7CdocSource%7C%7CMarket%20Wire%7C%7Cprovider%7C%7CACQUIREMEDIA%7C%7Crealtedsyms%7C%7C%7CUS%3BIPG&ric=IPG

 

In Categorynet, Draftfcb develops a new advertising campaign for INfluencia.

http://www.categorynet.com/v2/actu-des-medias/actualite-des-publications-et-des-medias/influencia-%3a-le-retour...-2009052896941/

 

In Propmark, Giovanni+Draftfcb Sao Paulo Creative Director Tulio Paiva will serve on the jury at the 2009 AMPRO Globes Awards.

http://www.propmark.com.br/publique/cgi/cgilua.exe/sys/start.htm?infoid=52769&sid=9

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Manager Josh Dysart encourages employees to share their favorite memories in celebration of the agency’s third anniversary.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=138

 

In Shopper 360, Draftfcb Executive Vice President/Director of Shopper Marketing Jim Lucas compares the evolution of shopper marketing with that of digital.

http://shopper360.blogspot.com/2009/06/draftfcbs-lucas-shopper-marketing-is.html
May 27, 2009

In PharmaLive, Connect Tech, a division of Draftfcb Healthcare, is Proscape Technologies’ first Gold Certified Content Partner in its new Content Partner Program; Draftfcb Healthcare Vice President/Group Product Director Jason Levy quoted.

http://www.pharmalive.com/News/index.cfm?articleid=629391&categoryid=16

 

In Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago’s new spot, “Birthing Room,” for Qwest is named Ad of the Day.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/creative/ad-of-the-day/article_display.jsp?creativeId=270132

 

On the 4A’s website, the Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) names Draftfcb Chicago Managing Director Karen Sauder the 2009 Advertising Woman of the Year; Draftfcb Chicago President Mark Modesto quoted.

http://www2.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/052109_sauder.aspx

 

In The New York Times, Draftfcb welcomes Adam Levine in the newly created role of chief growth officer.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/26/business/media/26adnewsletter3.html 

 

In Barron’s, Draftfcb New York hosts its 2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Conference; Draftfcb Chief Executive Officer and President Laurence Boschetto, Chief Talent Officer Beverly Popielarz, Senior Director of Leadership Development and Diversity & Inclusion Keisha Vaughn and Draftfcb New York President Peter DeNunzio quoted.

http://online.barrons.com/article/PR-CO-20090515-907024.html

 

In Adnews and adonline, Giovanni+Draftfcb launches a new campaign for LatinSpots magazine.

http://www.adnews.com.br/destaque.php?id=88690
http://www.adonline.com.br/ad2005/rapidinhas_detalhe.asp?id=18218

 

In Portal da Propaganda, Giovanni+Draftfcb creates a new spot for Adote NGO (Brazilian Alliance for the Donation of Organs and Tissues).

http://www.portaldapropaganda.com/realtime

 

In Sostav, Draftfcb Russia develops a new campaign for Nivea.

 http://www.sostav.ru/news/2009/05/25/cod5/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, a continuation of Draftfcb Chicago and West Coast Executive Creative Director Tom O’Keefe’s thoughts pertaining to award-winning creative work.

 http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=134

May 20, 2009
In Adweek and MediaPostNews’ People on the Move, Draftfcb New York hires Adam Levine as its newest chief growth officer.
http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3ie1ce596d1213e2c2a45b10d47f903940 http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showEdition&art_send_date=2009-5-19&art_type=23

In Chain Leader, Draftfcb Orange County develops an ad campaign to introduce Taco Bell's new Volcano menu.
http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6659267.html?industryid=47553
May 14, 2009

In Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago and West Coast Executive Vice President/Executive Creative Director Tom O’Keefe shares his thoughts on the mood at this year’s Clio Awards.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/creative/news/e3iacbc03133413785fe9ce378e6e718666?pn=2

 

In New Lenox Patriot, Draftfcb donates Kraft Macaroni & Cheese to the New Lenox Food Pantry.

http://www.newlenoxpatriot.com/Articles-c-2009-05-13-195479.112113_NL_Brownies_share_their_mac_and_cheese.html

April 29, 2008

In Adweek and Advertising Age, Draftfcb Chief Executive Officer and President Laurence Boschetto announces that Michael Fassnacht has been promoted to Worldwide Chief Strategy Officer.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i0dac803b1646d6afc5266d80cdf69df8

http://adage.com/article?article_id=136321

 

ALSO in Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago’s new spot, “Crib,” for Qwest is “Ad of the Day.”

http://www.adweek.com/aw/creative/ad-of-the-day/article_display.jsp?creativeId=270086

 

In Advertising Age, Adweek, BNET and Seeking Alpha, Interpublic reports Q1 2009 earnings; cites Draftfcb for revenue growth and new client wins.

http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=136312

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i9888c62726ba4c4a40b11211f3b03076

http://www.bnet.com/2462-14025_23-292665.html

http://seekingalpha.com/article/133670-the-interpublic-group-of-companies-inc-q1-2009-earnings-call-transcript?page=2

 

In Biz Community.com, Draftfcb Cape Town’s print ad, “You can’t Teach a Hungry Child” for the Peninsula Feeding School is shortlisted for the 2009 Clio Awards.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/70/35407.html

 

In Propmark, eAgora and Maxpress, Giovanni+Draftfcb’s Eliana Bueno will join the Brazilian ABDOH Digital Media Out-of-Home discussion.

http://www.propmark.com.br/publique/cgi/cgilua.exe/sys/start.htm?UserActiveTemplate=propmark&infoid=52193&sid=6

http://www.eagora.com.br/ler.php?idnew=61587&canid=20

http://www.maxpressnet.com.br/noticia.asp?TIPO=CE&SQINF=373138

 

In Propmark, Gazeta Mercantil, Tela Viva and Maxpress, Giovanni+Draftfcb launches a new advertising campaign for Sky HDTV.

http://www.propmark.com.br/publique/cgi/cgilua.exe/sys/start.htm?infoid=52190&sid=1

http://www.gazetamercantil.com.br/GZM_News.aspx?Parms=2465256,1,20,2

http://www.telaviva.com.br/News.asp?ID=127841&Chapeu

http://www.maxpressnet.com.br/noticia.asp?TIPO=PA&SQINF=373158

 

In Livemint, Draftfcb Ulka Chief Executive Officer MG Parameswaran discusses the negative effects clients experience when choosing “cost efficient” agencies.

http://www.livemint.com/2009/04/28215757/Advertisers-shift-accounts-for.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Trend Hunter, Mayo Draftfcb Quito creates “explosive” print ads for Cierto Express.

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cierto-express-ads

April 24, 2009
In AJAX World Magazine, Draftfcb Chief Executive Officer and President Laurence Boschetto announces that Michael Fassnacht has been promoted to Worldwide Chief Strategy Officer.
http://ca.sys-con.com/node/934766
 
 
In Adlatina.com, Draftfcb Buenos Aires President Pablo Poncini is featured as “president of the week;” Draftfcb Buenos Aires General Creative Directors Guillermo Castañeda and Juan Cruz Bazterrica and Vice-President Santiago Olivera mentioned.
http://www.adlatina.com/
 
 
ALSO in exchange4media.com, Draftfcb Ulka creates a new spot for Santoor soap.
http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory.asp?section_id=1&news_id=34573&tag=29801&pict=0
 
BLOG BUZZ
In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chief Executive Officer and President Laurence Boschetto announces that Michael Fassnacht has been promoted to Worldwide Chief Strategy Officer and Draftfcb Healthcare was named Agency of the Year by the Manny Awards AND 361 Experiential Senior Vice President/Group Management Director Brad Back shares the five essential “E’s” to success in experiential marketing AND Michael Fassnacht discusses the common misperceptions of search engine marketing.
http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=113
http://www.draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=111
http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=112
 
In pixel blog, Mayo Draftfcb Quito develops a new stain-fighting ad.
http://pixelpastahome.blogspot.com/2009/04/grenade.html
April 20, 2009

In Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago celebrates its Miller Lite win; Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft, Draftfcb Chicago President Mark Modesto, Executive Vice President/Chief Media Officer and Managing Director, MC Media Bob Bernstein, Executive Vice President/Group Management Director Marty Stock and Executive Vice President/Group Creative Officer Chuck Rudnick pictured.
http://www.adweek.com/aw/community/photo-gallery/index.jsp 

In The Business Ledger, Draftfcb Chicago is named one of the "Best Places to Work in Illinois."
http://www.thebusinessledger.com/Home/Archives/CommentaryViewpoints/tabid/86/newsid415/655/Best-Places-to-Work-event-to-recognize-30-top-state-companies/Default.aspx 

In Digital Signage Today, Draftfcb Executive Vice President/Director of Shopper Marketing Jim Lucas shares his thoughts on digital signage audience measurement.
http://www.digitalsignagetoday.com/article.php?id=22118 

In The Marketing Site.com, the juries are announced for the 2009 Cannes Lions Advertising Festival; Draftfcb Spain Managing Director Pablo Muñoz and Draftfcb Auckland Executive Creative Director James Mok will serve as jurors.
http://www.themarketingsite.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=8968 

In Werben und Verkaufen and Horizont, Draftfcb Hamburg unveils a new advertising campaign for Nivea’s hairstyling products.
http://www.wuv.de/news/unternehmen/meldungen/2009/04/127093/index.php http://www.magentanews.com/cache.asp?n=6011422 

ALSO in Horizont, Draftfcb Hamburg creates a new ad campaign for Nivea For Men’s Aqua gel.
http://www.magentanews.com/cache.asp?n=6004029  

April 10, 2009
In AdAge, Adweek, Brandweek, The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Sun Times, Crain’s Chicago Business, ChicagoTribune.com, Nashville’s Business Journal, Denver Business Journal and Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Draftfcb Chicago has been named agency of record for Miller Lite. 
http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=135881

In Indiantelevision.com and DNAIndia.com, Draftfcb+Ulka creates a new campaign for soap brand Santoor;  Draftfcb Ulka Creative Director Indira Das quoted.

In The Wall Street Journal, Enfatico is folding into Young & Rubicam. Legacy Draft and FCB are mentioned. 
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123931133565806313.html

In Media Post News’ Out to Launch, Draftfcb London’s newest print ad for the Dorchester Collection is featured. 
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/index.cfm?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=103718

In Ad News, Propmark online and Exchange4Media, Cannes announces juries for the 2009 Cannes Lions Advertising Festival; Draftfcb Spain Managing Director Pablo Muñoz and Draftfcb Auckland Executive Creative Director James Mok will serve as jurors. 
http://www.adnews.com.br/publicidade.php?id=86636

In Chinese Advertising Network, Draftfcb China is a winner of several awards at the 19th Asian Pacific prize winner's list. 
http://www.cnad.com/html/Article/2009/0410/20090410165912543.shtml

In Campaign Brief, The One Show announces its first cuts; Draftfcb Auckland mentioned. 
http://www.campaignbrief.com/2009/04/saatchis-sydney-leads-the-one.html#mouse%20run

In Medianet, Draftfcb Kobza’s spot for the Professional Association of the Insurance Brokers is featured. 
http://www.medianet.at/marketing-medien/agenturen/polizei-schaf-pusht-sympathie-und-vertrauenswerte.html

In Marketing, Draftfcb Canada Chief Creative Officer Robin Heisey has been named a member of the Board of Directors for the National Advertising Benevolent Society of Canada.
April 2, 2009

In Adweek, Draftfcb New York wins the creative duties on three of Pinnacle Foods’ brands – Hungry-Man, Van de Kamp’s and Mrs. Paul’s; Draftfcb New York Executive Creative Directors Sandra Greenberg and Terri Meyer mentioned and Interpublic mentioned. 
http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i73a607e8e83226da4ae4b320821e46b0 
 
In Sostav, Draftfcb Chicago’s ambient work for Windex, “Glass so clean it’s invisible,” is featured. 
http://www.sostav.ru/news/2009/04/02/rol7/

In Biz Community.com, Draftfcb South Africa Executive Creative Director Francois de Villiers is the first advertising professional to be recognized by the South African Academy of Science & Arts. 
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/34565.html

In NZ Marketing Magazine, Draftfcb Auckland took home four golds at the 2008 RSVP and Nexus Awards; Draftfcb Auckland’s Matt Scott quoted. 
http://www.marketingmag.co.nz/editorial.asp?eID=34884

In Marketing Association of New Zealand, Draftfcb Auckland’s Matt Scott is an elected candidate of the Direct Marketing Network committee of the Marketing Association. 
http://www.marketing.org.nz/cms/News/5193

In Direct, Draftfcb Chicago Senior Interactive Strategist Keith Tanski is named a recipient of the Chicago Association of Direct Marketing Emerging Leaders Award. 
http://directmag.com/vendors/news/cadm-names-emerging-leader-0402/index.html

In Admanager.nl and Emerce, Draftfcb Amsterdam’s work for Upload Cinema receives a silver for best crossmedia concept. 
http://www.admanager.nl/online/nieuws/8918/De_SpinAwards_winnaars/
http://www.emerce.nl/nieuws.jsp?id=2902119

In Werben und Verkaufen, Draftfcb Germany creates a new global campaign for Nivea for Men Active3. 
http://www.wuv.de/news/unternehmen/meldungen/2009/04/125918/index.php

In Marketing Web, Draftfcb Johannesburg welcomes back Brett Morris as Group Executive Creative Director. 
http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page114591?oid=117644&sn=Aardfarq%20detail

April 1, 2009
In Adweek and Congoo, Draftfcb Chicago is named U.S. agency of record for Newell Rubbermaid’s Sharpie brand; Interpublic mentioned.

In DM News, Draftfcb Chicago is handed the U.S. creative chores for the Newell Rubbermaid’s Sharpie brand; Draftfcb Chicago Managing Director Karen Sauder quoted.

In Media Newsline, Draftfcb Ulka wins at the Advertising Club Cochin’s 2009 Pepper Awards.

In eMediaWire and PR Web, Draftfcb is an associate sponsor of the 5th Annual M2W®-The Marketing To Women Conference held at the Chicago Cultural Center.

In Sostav, Draftfcb Chicago creates a “shining” print ad for Windex.

In The National Business Review, Draftfcb Auckland unveils two interesting print ads.

In Biz Community.com, Draftfcb South Africa welcomes back the talented Brett Morris as Group Executive Creative Director; Draftfcb’s John Dixon mentioned.

In Marketing Magazine, Draftfcb Canada runs a new campaign for TD Canada Trust.
March 18, 2009
In Ad Age’s 3 Minute Video, Kmart’s CMO Mark Snyder discusses the layaway program on a panel with Draftfcb Chicago EVP Mathieu Lignel.
 

In the Adweek Photo Gallery, Draftfcb Chicago’s Matthieu Lignel is pictured with other speakers from the Advertising Club’s panel discussion.
 
 
In Multipress, Draftfcb Mexico is the only agency presented with a philanthropy award among socially responsible companies.
 

In PharmaLive.com, Draftfcb Healthcare is nominated for three honors at the 20th Annual Manny Awards.
 
 
In Horizont, Draftfcb Hamburg’s campaign for Nivea for Men is discussed.
 
 
In Horizont, Lindt increases advertising budget, Draftfcb Hamburg mentioned.
 
 
In AdverToLog.com, Draftfcb/Lowe Group’s ad for BURN Energy Drink is discussed.
 
 
In Marketing Interactive and Scoop, Draftfcb New Zealand offers 1000 free hours of advertising expertise to those directly affected by the current economic environment; CEO Bryan Crawford quoted.
 
 
In Revista Publicidad, Giovanni+Draftfcb’s Luis Philip Barros is a member of the Group of Attendance and Planning of Rio De Janeiro.
 
March 17, 2009
In the Adweek.com photo gallery, Draftfcb New York’s Keisha Vaughn, Vita Harris and Jessica Thomas are pictured with Howard University students as part of an agency tour. (photo 4 of 51)
 
 
In Advertising Age, MillerCoors increases their radio presence as Anheuser-Busch scales back. Draftfcb/MC Media’s Kim Luegers quoted.
 
 
In Brandweek, Kraft enlists Brooke Burke for a new “superfruit” Jell-O campaign from Draftfcb Chicago.
 
 
In Revista Publicidad, Canal Executive and MaxPress Benjamin Young joins Giovanni+Draftfcb.
 
http://www.revistapublicidad.com/View/Noticia.aspx?c=lpjZqZjIxVs= (copy and paste link to browser)
 
 
 
In MediaBiz.Net, Draftfcb Auckland offers 1000 free hours of advertising expertise to those directly affected by the current economic environment; CEO Bryan Crawford quoted.
 
 
In Horizont, Draftfcb Kobza’s campaign for FCIO is discussed.
 
http://www.horizont.at/index.php?id=39&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=42795&tx_ttnews[backPid]=20&cHash=b65ada2ee3
 
In the National Business Review, Draftfcb Auckland’s Whitcoulls advertisement is discussed.
 
March 12, 2009
In Promo Magazine and PR Newswire, Draftfcb Chicago and New York win big, particularly for Kraft’s Oreo Double Stuf Racing League campaign, at the PMA’s 26th Annual Reggie Gala.
http://promomagazine.com/news/krafts-oreo-takes-reggie-0312/

In Adweek, SHOOT Online and Technology Marketing, Draftfcb Mexico City Chief Creative Officer Yuri Alvarado will serve on the Print/Innovative/Integrated jury at the 2009 CLIO Awards. 
http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i43ba415ca03f9d31b00aa635bfbf2626

In Biz Community.com, employees from Draftfcb Johannesburg shave their heads to raise funds for cancer research prevention and patient care; Draftfcb Johannesburg’s Deputy Managing Director Heidi Nelson mentioned. 
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/33753.html

In Ad Media & Fastline, Draftfcb Auckland offers 1000 free hours of advertising expertise to those directly affected by the current economic environment; Draftfcb Auckland’s Bryan Crawford quoted. 
http://www.admedia.co.nz/Editorspg.asp?nID=4666
March 9, 2009
In Adweek, Draftfcb Chicago’s Bob Bernstein discusses flexibility in this year’s upfront season; Interpublic mentioned.

In Marketing Facts!, Draftfcb Amsterdam creates a new campaign for Humana clothing.

In AdMedia & Fastline, Draftfcb Auckland is one of three finalists for the Fairfax AdMedia Agency of the Year, Draftfcb Auckland’s Bryan Crawford is one of four finalists for CEO of the Year and Draftfcb Auckland’s Kate Loverich and Anastasia Potter are shortlisted for the Rookie Suit AND Draftfcb New Zealand takes home a commemorative plaque for the 2008 Yahoo!Xtra Best Ad of the Year AND Draftfcb Auckland wins big at the RSVP & Nexus Awards AND Draftfcb Auckland’s James Mok will serve on the radio jury for the 2009 Cannes Lions Advertising Festival.

In Dossier NET and terra revistaneo, Draftfcb Mexico City’s Yuri Alvarado will serve as a member of the Print/Poster/Innovative Media/Integrated jury at the 50th Annual Clio Awards.

In Horizon.at and der Standard, Draftfcb Kobza creates a new image campaign for Kika.

In iStockAnalyst, Star News Online and GoUpstate.com, Draftfcb New York’s Lauren Belliveau discusses Hewlett-Packard’s next round of creative development for Spiceworks; Interpublic mentioned.

In mydigitalfc.com, Draftfcb Ulka National Creative Director KS Chakravarthy will judge the Outdoor category at the 2009 Cannes Lions Advertising Festival.
March 2, 2009
In Advertising Age, Bogle Bartle Hegarty, in an effort to boost Miller Lite’s platform, plans to mimic Draftfcb Chicago’s successful advertising strategy for Coors Lite.
 
http://adage.com/article?article_id=134956

In Adweek and Advertising Age, Draftfcb Chicago, along with Initiative and Kinetic, is awarded the MillerCoors media duties.
 
http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3ifc7db5bf2ea46d9515bc1f47df768d2f?imw=Y
 

In Scoop.co.nz, Draftfcb Auckland offers 1000 free hours of advertising expertise to those directly affected by the current economic environment.
 
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0903/S00032.htm

In Forbes.com and Mediaweek, Interpublic reports its 2008 net income growth; Draftfcb mentioned and Interpublic Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Roth quoted.
 
http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/27/interpublic-group-advertising-markets-equity_marketing_18.html
 
February 23, 2009
In Taxi Design Network and Dexigner, Draftfcb Chicago creates a campaign for Kmart and NBA star Al Harrington’s new shoe, Protégé.
 
 
In Media in Canada, Draftfcb Toronto launches a new integrated campaign for Windex Antibacterial Disinfectant Multi-Surface Spray Cleaner.
 
 
In exchange4media.com, Draftfcb Ulka national creative director KS Chakravarthy judges the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) – AdFest Young Lotus Workshop Contest.
 
 
In Caribbean Business, Draftfcb Guaynabo vice president/general manager Carmen Cedre shares her predictions as to how the ad industry will be affected in 2009.

In Adweek and The Wall Street Journal, Omnicom Media Group is handed Hewlett-Packard’s global media duties; Draftfcb continues as an HP roster agency and Interpublic mentioned.
February 9, 2009
In Designophy, Draftfcb Paris vice president and executive creative director Xavier Beauregard will serve on the TV/Cinema, Print, Outdoor and Radio Jury at the 2009 Dubai Lynx Awards.
 
http://www.designophy.com/newslog/article.php?UIN=1000001389

In Crain’s Chicago Business and included in AAF SmartBrief (Adweek), Draftfcb names Howard Draft executive chairman, Laurence Boschetto CEO and Jonathan Harries vice chairman; Interpublic chief executive officer Michael Roth quoted.
 
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=32918
 
February 6, 2009
In The Wall Street Journal, Adweek, Advertising Age and BNET, Draftfcb names Howard Draft executive chairman, Laurence Boschetto president/chief executive officer and Jonathan Harries vice chairman/chief creative officer; Interpublic chief executive officer Michael Roth quoted.
 
 
 
 
 
Also in Adweek, Draftfcb New York launches a new spot, called “Oz,” for Chips Ahoy! which is named "Ad of the Day." 
 

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