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September 1, 2010

CREATIVE

In Stop Press, Draftfcb New Zealand creates two new spots for the Campaign for Action on Family Violence.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/tvc/2010/08/up-the-talk-decrease-the-violence/

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

In LatinoLA!, Draftfcb New York Chief Strategy Officer Vita Harris will be honored as a “Legend” and Draftfcb Chicago Interactive Media Supervisor Ronnie Dickerson as a “Rising Star” at the upcoming 2010 ADCOLOR Awards.

http://latinola.com/story.php?story=8882

 

In Totally Mad and The Marketing Site, Draftfcb Cape Town and Draftfcb Johannesburg support the top brands in South Africa; Draftfcb South Africa Group CEO John Dixon is quoted.

http://www.totallymad.co.za/?idstory=29642

http://www.themarketingsite.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=12383

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

In MediaPost, there is an increase of smartphone sales in Brazil; Giovanni+Draftfcb is mentioned.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=134781

 

In The Marketing Site, the deadline for entries into the John Caples International Awards has been set; Draftfcb Cape Town Executive Creative Director Glynn Venter is quoted.

http://www.themarketingsite.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=12384

 

In Live Mint, MC2 announces a joint venture with Beattie McGuinness Bugay; Draftfcb+Ulka Executive Director, CEO Ambi Parameswaran is quoted.

http://www.livemint.com/2010/08/31205218/Madison-ties-up-with-Trevor-Be.html?atype=tp

 

BLOG BUZZ

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chicago EVP, Group Management Director Steve Schildwachter asks whether it is possible for any one agency to own mobile.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=285

July 14, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In The Daily Maverick, The Good News and Screen Africa, Draftfcb South Africa launches a campaign, the Fly the Flag initiative, to maintain national pride since the 2010 FIFA World Cup has ended; Draftfcb South Africa Group Chief Executive John Dixon is quoted.

http://www.thedailymaverick.co.za/article/2010-07-14-sa-country-of-flying-flags-and-marketing-campaigns-to-match

http://www.sagoodnews.co.za/public_sector/keep_flying_campaign_encourages_sa_to_keep_patriotism_alive.html

http://www.screenafrica.com/page/news/industry/Brands_want_to_%27Keep_Flying%27

 

PEOPLE

 

In Adobo Magazine, Draftfcb Chicago Chief Creative Office Rob Sherlock will be on this year’s TV/Cinema, Print, Outdoor and Radio jury at Spikes Asia 2010.

http://www.adobomagazine.com/global/module.php?id=1279095285971&LM=news.level1

 

In Market Wire, the 2010 Global Awards have announced the call for entries; Draftfcb Healthcare Chairman Emeritus Tom Domanico is cited as The Global Awards Board chairman.

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/The-Global-Awards-Announces-2010-Call-For-Entries-1289321.htm

 

In AdFocus, the 2010 Loerie Awards announce the Experiential and TV Promo, Video & Live Events judging panels; Draftfcb Cape Town Executive Creative Director Glynn Venter is set to be on the experiential panel.

http://www.adfocus.co.za/?p=3662

July 13, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Marketing Web and kapstadt.com, Draftfcb South Africa’s “Keep Flying” campaign now has a song featuring the award-winning Timothy Moloi, celebrated rap artist Mashona, a choir and Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Draftfcb South Africa Group CEO John Dixon is quoted.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page74600?oid=128639&sn=Marketingweb%20detail&pid=71616

http://www.kapstadt.travel/allgemein/keep-flying-the-flag/

 

In FrontPageMag.com, the 2010 U.S. Census campaign enlisted multicultural agencies to engage everyone living in the U.S., Puerto Rico and its territories; Draftfcb New York is cited as the lead agency for the campaign.

http://frontpagemag.com/2010/07/13/promises-undelivered/

 

On The Marketing Site, the “Cooking Bear” restaurant joins the “Keep Flying” campaign created by Draftfcb South Africa.

http://www.themarketingsite.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=11894

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In BtoB Online, Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft will be a 2010 Direct Marketing Association (DMA) Hall of Fame inductee.

http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100713/MEDIABUSINESS/100719917

 

PEOPLE

 

In AdNews, Giovanni+Draftfcb Rio de Janeiro hires Erica Campbell as media director.

http://www.adnews.com.br/gente/105921.html

 

On The Marketing Site, the 2010 Loerie Awards announce the Experiential and TV Promo, Video & Live Events judging panels; Draftfcb Cape Town Executive Creative Director Glynn Venter is set to be on the Experiential panel.

http://www.themarketingsite.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=11895

 

In Earthtimes and TMCnet.com, the 2010 Global Awards have announced the call for entries; Draftfcb Healthcare Chairman Emeritus Tom Domanico is cited as The Global Awards Board chairman.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/call-for-entries,1381028.html

http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/07/13/4898036.htm

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Mexico City VP, Planning and Research Mariana Hernandez shares a story, originally published in Adlatina, about “the fear of numbers.”

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=269

May 27, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Biz Community and Screen Africa, Draftfcb Cape Town creates a new campaign for MiWay; Draftfcb Cape  Town Art Director Declan Sharp is quoted.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/48248.html

http://www.screenafrica.com/news/ads/530028.htm

 

In Pub, Draftfcb Belgium creates a new TV spot for Miracoli pasta.

http://www.pub.be/pub/content_news.aspx?id=97964&LangType=2060

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In BBC News, Draftfcb London Executive Creative Director Mark Fiddes says that “big productions” make good World Cup ads.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8703750.stm

May 13, 2010

CREATIVE

 

On CSP, Miller Lite is scheduled to introduce the Vortex bottle this summer; this new design will be introduced with ads by Draftfcb Chicago.

http://www.cspnet.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=42BBE680DAAE42F789CE28207D4C1745&AudID=4AD8BF14480842378CC24C182A48D9D7

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Cape Town creates “Role Play,” a new TV spot for Vital Health Foods.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/17/47687.html

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Biz Community, it has been announced that the 2010 Loerie Awards will have an official ranking of winners in order to provide a clearer outcome; Creative Circle Chairman and Draftfcb Chief Creative Officer Brett Morris is quoted.

http://retail.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/47692.html

 

PEOPLE

 

In All Africa, Gareth Amos, managing director of Interact, a Draftfcb affiliate, speaks at a media briefing for an upcoming football exhibition game.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201005130418.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Media, the Draftfcb Hong Kong table is photographed at the Hong Kong 4A’s Effie Awards.

http://blog.media.asia/diary/hk4as-effie-awards-attracts-the-attention-of-marketers/p1000308/

May 11, 2010

PEOPLE

 

In Marketing Web, Draftfcb Cape Town has redefined its business model by merging its creative departments to form one multi-disciplinary studio to be led by Executive Creative Director Glynn Venter; Godfrey Morley will return to the restructured agency as managing director and Francois De Villiers has been appointed Creative Chairman.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page71627?oid=127347&sn=Marketingweb%20detail&pid=71616

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In Ad Age, Kraft consolidates media-buying duties on the $120 million portfolio of Cadbury brands, but media-planning duties remain at Horizon; Draftfcb is cited as being one of the agencies on Cadbury’s U.S. creative business roster.

http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=143793

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Associate Soraya Eltomey interviews EVP of CRM Mike Brzozowski to get his thoughts on Facebook’s new Open Graph platform.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?List=9629e6a4-1f5e-4913-9635-2fa20126656e&ID=251

May 6, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Marketing Web, Draftfcb Cape Town develops a new brand positioning campaign for Vital Health Foods; Draftfcb Cape Town Group AD Natalie Davidsson quoted.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page71627?oid=127253&sn=Marketingweb%20detail&pid=71616

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Campaign, Draftfcb London is handed the pan-European advertising account for Bausch & Lomb.

http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/news/1001489/DraftFCB-picks-Bausch---Lomb/

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In DM News, Draftfcb is featured in the “2010 Agency Business Report.”

http://www.dmnews.com/draftfcb/article/169141/

 

In Stop Press, Draftfcb New Zealand wins big at the annual CAANZ Media Awards.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/05/draftfcb-receives-plaudits-sparkphd-gets-kudos-media-crowd-marks-occasion-with-orgiastic-revelry/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chicago EVP, Group Creative Director Janet Barker-Evans discusses how well-written briefs allow for true creative success.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=249

May 5, 2010

CREATIVE

 

On Mad.co.uk, Draftfcb London creates a new campaign to promote Nivea For Men’s sponsorship of the England football team, in preparation for the World Cup.

http://www.mad.co.uk/Main/News/Articlex/af5a4267ac244f578007a5f0d1f59e6f/Nivea-for-Men-unveils-England-FC-themed-ad-campaign.html

 

In Cream Global, learn how to create an “ant protest” inspired by Giovanni+Draftfcb, which posted “Ants,” a video for the SCJohnson insecticide Baygon.

http://www.creamglobal.com/17798/21415/ant-protest

 

PEOPLE

 

In Screen Africa, Draftfcb Cape Town has redefined its business model by merging its creative departments to form one multi-disciplinary studio to be led by Executive Creative Director Glynn Venter; Godfrey Morley will return to the restructured agency as managing director and Francois De Villiers has been appointment Creative Chairman.

http://www.screenafrica.com/news/ads/494606.htm

 

In Screen Africa, Shahir Zag, chief creative officer at Y&R Middle East & North Africa, will join the Advertising and Integrated Campaign judging panels for the 2010 Loerie Awards; Draftfcb Johannesburg Executive Creative Director Brett Morris is quoted.

http://www.screenafrica.com/news/ads/494642.htm

May 4, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Campaign, Brand Republic and Marketing Week, Draftfcb London creates a new campaign to promote Nivea For Men’s sponsorship of the England football team, in preparation for the World Cup.

http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/news/1000699/Nivea-backs-England-football-sponsorship-ad-campaign/

http://www.brandrepublic.com/News/1000699/Nivea-backs-England-football-sponsorship-ad-campaign/?DCMP=ILC-SEARCH

http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/nivea-for-men-unveils-england-fc-themed-ad-campaign/3013014.article

 

In Totally Mad and Biz Community, Draftfcb Johannesburg develops a new online strategy for the new Toyota Auris X.

http://www.totallymad.co.za/default.aspx?IDStory=25203

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/23/47340.html

 

PEOPLE

 

In Totally Mad and Biz Community, Draftfcb Cape Town has redefined its business model and Godfrey Morley returns to the restructured agency as managing director.

http://www.totallymad.co.za/?idstory=25282

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/47329.html

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Financial Times, Draftfcb+Ulka wins the creative duties for Hero Honda Motors’ Commonwealth Games 2010 sponsorship project and Queen’s Baton Relay sponsorship projects.

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Bits---Bytes/614596/

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Chief Marketer, shoppers are moving away from impulse buying; Draftfcb Global Retail and Promotions Officer Tina Manikas is quoted.

http://chiefmarketer.com/disciplines/promotions/0401-inspire-impluse-buying/index.html

April 21, 2010

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Cape Town Executive Creative Director Glynn Venter is asked to sit on the organizing committee for the 2010 John Caples International Awards.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/46890.html

 

In Afaqs!, Draftfcb South Africa Group Creative Director Brett Morris will serve as a juror at this year’s D&AD awards.

http://www.afaqs.com/perl/news/story.html?sid=26875_McCanns+Naren+Multani+to+be+on+D&AD+2010+jury

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DM News, State Farm Insurance reportedly shifts its digital duties to Draftfcb Chicago.

http://www.dmnews.com/state-farm-in-better-hands-with-draft/article/168419/

April 12, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Australian Creative, Draftfcb Chicago and Electric Art join forces to create a 3D mountain range in the newest Coors Light out-of-home campaign.

http://www.australiancreative.com.au/yaf-news/retouching-the-extreme

 

In The Chicago Sun-Times and The Courier News, Draftfcb Chicago launches the second phase of the new Cubs’ campaign for the 2010 season, “It’s a way of life.”

http://www.suntimes.com/business/lazare/2152825,CST-NWS-lew12b.article

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/business/2152825,CST-NWS-lew12b.article

 

In The Calgary Herald, Draftfcb Toronto creates a popular, new Coors Light TV spot, “C’est chaud.”

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/meets+girl+Girl+loses+beer/2788794/story.html

 

In Exchange4Media, Draftfcb+Ulka launches the new print campaign for John Players.

http://www.exchange4media.com/OutOfHome/news.asp?Section_id=26&News_id=37773&Tag=3307

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Afaqs!, Draftfcb+Ulka wins big at Goafest 2010.

http://www.afaqs.com/perl/news/story.html?sid=26776_Goafest+2010:+Its+Ogilvy+India+and+Mudra+all+the+way

 

 In Marketing Web, Draftfcb Cape Town’s Paul Carstens and Shani Naidoo are recognized as two of the few, traditional graphic design craftsmen to thrive in today’s industry.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page71629?oid=126667&sn=Marketingweb%20detail&pid=71616

February 16, 2010

In Campaign Live and Brand Republic, 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.

http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/news/984125/DraftFCB-appoints-Alistair-Ross-head-ideas/

http://www.brandrepublic.com/News/984125/DraftFCB-appoints-Alistair-Ross-head-ideas/?DCMP=ILC-SEARCH

 

In Cream Global, Draftfcb Sweden’s “Hero” campaign, created for the public broadcaster Radiotjänst and launched in November 2009, receives acclaim for its worldwide success.

http://www.creamglobal.com/17798/20137/hero

 

In The Drum, Draftfcb Hamburg’s Nadja Hatzy joins this year’s judging panel of the Chip Shop Awards.

http://www.thedrum.co.uk/news/2010/02/16/12793-international-media-to-sell-chip-shops-in-asia-europe-and-middle-east

 

In QSR Magazine, Draftfcb Orange County VP/Management Director Will Starks is quoted as he discusses how Taco Bell and Pacific Bell have led initiatives to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club.

http://www.qsrmagazine.com/articles/columnists/christopher_wolf/138/charity-1.phtml

 

In The New York Times, Draftfcb Chicago is named the agency of record for Dow Solar Solutions; Draftfcb Chicago is cited as being the AOR for the Dow corporate account for almost four years.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/business/media/16adnewsletter3.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Design Indaba, Draftfcb Cape Town launches a new in-store point-of-sale campaign for designer Carrol Boyes.

http://www.designindaba.com/news-snippet/new-image-carrol-boyes

February 1, 2010

In The Financial Times, Draftfcb New York Chief Media Officer Rich Gagnon shares his thoughts on the ability to target specific groups on Facebook from a large pool of users.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bebb6864-0e9c-11df-bd79-00144feabdc0.html?nclick_check=1

 

In QSR Magazine, Draftcb Orange County VP/Management Director Will Starks is quoted on how consumers look to socially responsible companies for business.

http://www.qsrmagazine.com/articles/columnists/christopher_wolf/138/charity-1.phtml

 

In Les Echos, Draftfcb promotes diversity; Draftfcb Paris President Benoît Hery is quoted.

http://www.lesechos.fr/management/actu/020320719590-une-approche-globale-pour-promouvoir-la-diversite.htm

 

In The Gleaner, Draftfcb New York SVP/Group Management Director Wendy Glass attends the tourism minister’s reception and launch of the Usain Bolt Jamaica advertising campaign; Draftfcb New York created the commercials for the Jamaica Tourist Board.

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

 

In Exchange4Media, Business Standard and Domain-b, Hari Sadu returns to Naukri.com’s ads, created by Draftfcb+Ulka; Draftfcb+Ulka Creative Director Sanjay Sharma is quoted.

http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory.asp?Section_id=1&News_id=37097&Tag=2324

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/the-returnhari-sadu/384291/

http://www.domain-b.com/brand_dossier/adv_brnd/20100130_ad_bids.html

 

In the Marketing Site, Draftfcb Cape Town launches a new in-store point-of-sale and print advertising campaign for legendary South African designer, Carrol Boyes.

http://www.themarketingsite.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=10477

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Secret Origin, Draftfcb San Francisco partners with Mixercast to launch a unique, interactive ad campaign for the Dockers brand on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno.

http://cord.viviendasenlacosta.info/thing/388877

January 19, 2010

In Ad Age, Giovanni+Draftfcb’s spot, featuring Gisele Bundchen, for Sky TV is recognized as one of the best Spanish-language ads of 2009. Juan Saux, founder and executive vice president of the West Andean region of Mayo Publicidad, a non-equity affiliate of Draftfcb, and is honored by Adlatina as one of the outstanding marketing executives of the year.

http://adage.com/hispanic/article?article_id=141542

 

In The Chicago Sun-Times, Lewis Lazare reports on the 2010 U.S. Census campaign, focusing on the Christopher Guest “engagement” spots; Draftfcb New York mentioned.

http://www.suntimes.com/business/lazare/1996380,CST-NWS-lew18.article

 

In Marketing magazine, Cadbury has announced its finalizing the terms of a takeover by Kraft after the U.S. food giant raised its bid to £11.5bn; Draftfcb is recognized as the agency responsible for introducing Oreo cookies to the UK.

http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk/news/978156/Cadbury-Kraft-shake-hands-115bn-deal/

 

In BizCommunity, Draftfcb Cape Town launches a new in-store point-of-sale and print advertising campaign for legendary South African designer, Carrol Boyes.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/43748.html

 

In DM News, Google and Apple battle for mobile dominance; Draftfcb Chicago VP and Director of Mobile Platforms Patrick Moorhead is quoted.

http://www.dmnews.com/google-apple-battle-for-mobile-dominance/article/161410/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chicago SVP/Group Management Director Steve Schildwachter recommends an Age Age article to learn how small, international agencies successfully change with the times AND Draftfcb New York EVP/Group Management Director Jeff Tarakajian praises agency teamwork for the 2010 U.S. Census campaign.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=218

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=217

 

In Carrol Boyes’ blog, Draftfcb Cape Town launches a new in-store point-of-sale and print advertising campaign to showcase her six new pewter tableware ranges.

http://carrolboyes.blogspot.com/2010/01/elegant-new-look-from-draftfcb-cape.html

December 15, 2009

In Marketing Interactive and BizCommunity, Draftfcb Global Retail & Promotions Officer Tina Manikas is named Cannes Lions 2010 Promo & Activation Jury President.

http://www.marketing-interactive.com/news/16928

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/18/43130.html

 

In BizCommunity, Draftfcb Cape Town is appointed by AlterSage to boost social media campaign for Klipdrift’s latest initiative, realmencansing.com.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Account/196/23/9813.html

 

In B&T, Draftfcb Sydney creates an interactive movie commercial as part of the Lindt sponsorship of the St. George OpenAir Cinema.

http://www.bandt.com.au/news/4B/0C06634B.asp

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Pub Creativo and Ads of the World, Draftfcb Indonesia creates campaign for Bayclin Bleach, “Take out the dirt.”

http://www.pubcreativo.com/2009/12/bayclin-bleach-take-out-the-dirt/

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

 

In Design You Trust and Tops Post, Draftfcb Hong Kong creates a print ad for Mr. Muscle kitchen stain remover.

http://designyoutrust.com/2009/12/15/draftfcb-hong-kong-for-mr-muscle/

http://tops-post.com/12178/draftfcb-hong-kong-for-mr-muscle/

 

In Live in Laughter, Draftfcb Australia creates a powerful ad for Greenpeace.

http://liveinlaughter.blogspot.com/2009/12/agency-work-draftfcb.html

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 3, 2009

In Brand Week, Draftfcb is awarded additional Del Monte brands. Draftfcb Chicago will now oversee Del Monte’s pet business; brands include Meow Mix, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Milk-Bone and Pup-Peroni.

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3i86ae90f312299762e225cd1abc024b42

 

In Campaign India, Draftfcb+Ulka launches the newest campaign for Tata Docomo.

http://www.campaignindia.in/news/2009/11/03/draftfcb-ulka-creates-a--friendship-express-for-tata-docomo

 

In Marketing Web, Draftfcb Johannesburg hosts a lecture about the challenges of dealing with marketing’s increasing complexity.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page71654?oid=123069&sn=Marketingweb%20detail

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Pop Sop, Draftfcb Sweden Creative Director Anders Dalenius and Draftfcb Austria Chief Creative Officer Bernd Fliesser are chosen to be jurors for Eurobest 2009.

http://popsop.com/29263

 

In Between 10 and 5, Draftfcb Cape Town produces a new micro-site for Hunters Dry.

http://www.10and5.com/2009/11/hunters-the-ultimate-island-getaway/

October 22, 2009

In Marketing Web, Glynn Venter, executive creative director at Draftfcb Cape Town, is invited to judge the 32nd John Caples Awards in New York in November.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page71627?oid=122838&sn=Marketingweb%20detail

 

In Advertising Age, Draftfcb San Francisco appoints Desmond La Velle and Julie Scelzo as senior vice president, creative directors to lead creative efforts for the agency’s Dockers account.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=139823

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

On PubCreativo.com, Draftfcb Paris “delivers” an advertising case study.

http://www.pubcreativo.com/2009/10/conforama-design-lands-in-paris/#

October 7, 2009

In Hispanic Ad, Latincast podcast of ADcolor honoree Eduardo Dehesa-Conde, senior vice president and group creative director at Draftfcb Chicago.

http://www.hispanicad.com/cgi-bin/news/newsarticle.cgi?article_id=28053

 

On Talk Radio 702, Jenny chats with Draftfcb’s Nkwenkwe Nkomo, chief scout, chairman of the Association of Advertising Agencies and winner of a lifetime achievement award at the Loeries Festival.

http://www.702.co.za/podcast/podcast_jennyinterview.asp

 

In B&T Magazine, it is announced that Draftfcb New Zealand has eight finalists in the AWARD Awards.

http://www.bandt.com.au/news/6D/0C06476D.asp

 

In BizCommunity, Toyota and Draftfcb South Africa selects a brindle Boxer named “Buddy” as their new advertising icon.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/40759.html

 

In Publicita Italia, Draftfcb acquires its Swedish affiliate, Draftfcb Sweden.

http://www.pubblicitaitalia.it/news/Creativita--Marketing/Aziende/draftfcb-sbarca-in-svezia-peter-hwi-sara-ceo-dellagenzia-_06100536.aspx

 

In CB Newsletter and Doc News, Draftfcb launches “Matters,” a new online and magazine publication.

http://www.cbnews.fr/newsletter

http://www.docnews.fr/fr/archives/influencia.html?actu_id=938

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In The FragerFactorBlog, Draftfcb San Francisco and New York develope a campaign to promote Milk-Bone’s cause-related marketing initiatives.

http://fragerfactor.blogspot.com/2009/10/paws-for-cause-com.html

 

On 10and5.com, Draftfcb Cape Town developed the “Spur’s Monday Night Burger Special” campaign concept.

http://www.10and5.com/2009/10/free-burger-by-draftfcb-ct/

September 28, 2009

In Advertising Age, Draftfcb New York will launch its 2010 U.S. Census campaign in January; Draftfcb New York EVP/Group Management Director Jeff Tarakajian details the challenges of reaching out to various ethnic groups in today’s world.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=139291

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa Group Chairman Nkwenkwe Nkomo received a lifetime achievement award for his ongoing commitment and outstanding contribution to the brand communications industry at the 2009 Loerie Awards AND Draftfcb Johannesburg and Cape Town win big at the 2009 Loerie Awards.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/414/40341.html  

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/414/40345.html

 

In StopPress, Draftfcb Auckland Managing Director Justin Mowday responds to six questions pertaining to both himself and the business for “Hit for Six.”

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2009/09/hit-for-six-draftfcb/

 

In Marketing Web, Draftfcb Johannesburg introduced Buddy, the charismatic boxer, last week in his television debut to promote the Toyota Corolla.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page74600?oid=122270&sn=Marketingweb%20detail

 

In K9 Magazine, Draftfcb Chicago creates a pro bono campaign for the Shelter Pet Project, a partnership amongst the Ad Council, Humane Society of the U.S. and Maddie's Fund; Draftfcb Chicago President Mark Modesto quoted and Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft mentioned.

http://www.dogmagazine.net/archives/3994/facebook-twitter-and-myspace-to-help-dogs-in-rescues-find-homes/

 

In Melodika, Draftfcb Chicago launches a new public service announcement, featuring the voice of recording artist Christina Aguilera, in an effort to spread the word about Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief campaign.

http://www.melodika.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9855&Itemid=50

 

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In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Vice President/Director of Procurement Nancy Murray shares some helpful tips to diverse suppliers that she picked up at last week’s Draftfcb-sponsored seminar, The New Dynamics of Diversity.

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=187

 

In Ads of the World, Draftfcb Chicago’s Body by Milk campaign encourages teens to create their very own milk mustache ads on bodybymilk.com; for each ad created, $1 will go to the VH1 Save the Music Foundation.

http://adsoftheworld.com/media/online/milkpep_drink_milk_for_a_change

September 22, 2009

In Screen Africa, Draftfcb Johannesburg and Cape Town win big at the 2009 Pendoring Awards.

http://www.screenafrica.com/news/festivals/271022.htm

 

In Campaign, Draftfcb Johannesburg teams up with the top-notch special effects team behind The Dark Knight in unveiling the newest spot for Lexus.

http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/theWork/news/940015/Lexus-hybrid-DraftFCB-Johannesburg/

 

In Smart-Grid, this week marks the official launch of the Hopenhagen campaign; Draftfcb noted for its campaign efforts.

http://smart-grid.tmcnet.com/news/2009/09/21/4382187.htm

 

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In Mark Lives, Draftfcb Johannesburg Managing Director Jerry Mpfuane shares his thoughts on the lack of sustainability of the current advertising agencies’ business models.

http://www.marklives.com/wordpress/?p=814&cpage=1

August 25, 2009
In Crain’s Chicago Business, marketers, in response to a request from the Corn Refiners Association to eliminate high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), unveil new campaigns promoting their HFCS-free consumer-packaged goods; Draftfcb's campaign for Kraft's Wheat Thins mentioned.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=35226
 
In Biz Community, Draftfcb will speak at the Digital Media for Broadcasters conference in Johannesburg.
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/16/35576.html
 
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In Mark Lives, Draftfcb Johannesburg teams up with internationally acclaimed animation firm BUF to create an “inspiring” television spot for the new generation Lexus RX.
http://www.marklives.com/wordpress/?p=760
 
In 10 and 5, Draftfcb Johannesburg and Cape Town lead the pack with the greatest number of finalists - 29 in total - for the 2009 Pendoring Awards.
http://www.10and5.com/2009/08/pendoring-finalists-afrikaans-advertising-standing-proud/
August 21, 2009
In Biz Community, Draftfcb Johannesburg and Cape Town lead the pack with the greatest number of finalists - 29 in total - for the 2009 Pendoring Awards.
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/39106.html
 
In Advertising Age, marketers, in response to a request from the Corn Refiners Association to eliminate high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), launch new campaigns promoting their new HFCS-free consumer-packaged goods; Draftfcb's campaign for Kraft's Wheat Thins mentioned.
http://adage.com/article?article_id=138583
 
In Broadcast Newsroom, Draftfcb Chicago Senior Vice President/Group Creative Director Eduardo Dehesa-Conde will receive the 2009 ADCOLOR(R) Innovator Awards at the 11th Annual Association of National Advertisers' Multicultural Marketing & Diversity Conference on Sunday, October 4.
http://production.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=824698&afterinter=true
 
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In dsgnWrld, Draftfcb Buenos Aires' creative work is featured. 
http://www.dsgnwrld.com/print-ads-for-directv-in-argentina-by-draftfcb-7064/
August 12, 2009

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Cape Town Executive Creative Director Francois de Villiers and Draftfcb Johannesburg Managing Director Jerry Mpufane will serve on the jury for the 2009 Pendoring advertising awards.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/38792.html
July 14, 2009

In QSR Web, Draftfcb Orange County’s two-minute spot, “Roosevelts,” for Taco Bell will debut tonight during the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

http://www.qsrweb.com/article.php?id=15156&na=1&s=2

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Cape Town, in conjunction with Marketing Merchants, wins Best Stand Design at the FPI (Financial Planning Institute) Congress & Expo AND Draftfcb South Africa creates an effective and memorable advertising campaign for Raid; Draftfcb South Africa’s Sonja Reichwein mentioned.

http://marketing.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/13/37415.html

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/17/37910.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Worldwide Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht shares his story on efficiency in last week’s Advertising Age.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=158

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

February 3, 2009

In Adweek, Draftfcb New York wins Starbucks’ direct marketing and customer relationship management duties for the brand’s loyalty cards; Interpublic mentioned.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/account-activity/e3if2aba79ad08ad34cccfd31c439c74f9f

In CNN Money.com, Earthtimes, Trading Markets.com and Marketwire, Draftfcb Chicago appoints Doug Behm and Jon Flannery each as senior vice president/creative director; Draftfcb Chicago chief creative officer Rob Sherlock quoted.


http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/marketwire/0470641.htm


http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/draftfcb-chicago-hires-doug-behm,700864.shtml

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2154644/

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Draftfcb-NYSE-IPG-944579.html

In Sys-Con Media, Draftfcb Chicago wins the ProCure Treatment Centers integrated marketing chores; Draftfcb Chicago executive vice president/group management director Kurt Zoller quoted.

http://in.sys-con.com/node/829501

In The New York Times, Draftfcb hires David Jaye as its new executive vice president for digital in the Europe and Middle East regions; Interpublic mentioned.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/02/business/media/02adnewsletter3.html?_r=1

In MediaPost’s News’ Marketing Daily, Draftfcb San Francisco launches Del Monte Foods’ largest campaign for its Pup-Peroni brand dog treats.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/index.cfm?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=99544

In Mobile News, Draftfcb Ulka is handed Tata Telecom’s GSM business. 

http://ginwireless.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/tata-gsm-goes-to-ulka-draftfcb/

In Biz Community.com, Draftfcb Cape Town’s Sue Disler will speak at the Advancing Web 2.0 for Traditional Media conference.


http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/16/32245.html

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