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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

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

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 13, 2010

INDUSTRY NEWS
In Marketing & Advertising Industry Today, Hispanic Ad and PR Newswire, 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://marketing.einnews.com/article.php?nid=10656

http://www.hispanicad.com/cgi-bin/news/newsarticle.cgi?article_id=30196
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-census-bureaus-integrated-marketing-program-led-by-draftfcb-new-york-contributes-to-16-billion-budget-surplus-100558664.html

In Portada, the U.S. Army issues a request for proposals for its marketing services account and identifies the Hispanic market as a key target; Draftfcb New York is mentioned.
http://www.portada-online.com/article.aspx?aid=6604
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/

July 22, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa launches a new brand campaign featuring the next generation of spokesdog, “Buddy;” Draftfcb South Africa Executive Creative Director Brett Morris is quoted.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/50255.html

 

In Marketing Web, Draftfcb South Africa’s “Keep Flying” campaign is supported by “Cooking Bear,” a restaurant in the Natal Midlands.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page71627?oid=128844&sn=Marketingweb%20detail&pid=71616

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa creates a new “Daddy Cool” campaign.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/17/50299.html

 

PEOPLE

 

In Marketing Interactive and ADOI Magazine, Draftfcb Malaysia appoints Yoveindra Arumugam to head of digital operations and Danny Wong is named the creative group head for digital; Draftfcb Malaysia CEO T. Renganathan is quoted.

http://www.marketing-interactive.com/news/21073

http://www.adoimagazine.com/newhome/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6011&catid=1&Itemid=5

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In Marketing Interactive, Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte (BSH) is looking for a creative agency in India; Draftfcb+Ulka mentioned.

http://www.marketing-interactive.com/news/21050

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb New York SVP, Director of Search Marketing Dan Brough discusses the effects of crowdsourcing on search engine marketing.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=270

 

In Pub Creativo, Draftfcb New Zealand creates “Fridge Magnet Billboard” for client, Bond + Bond.

http://www.pubcreativo.com/2010/07/bond-bond-fridge-magnet-billboard/

July 21, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Australian Creative and Media e Marketing, Draftfcb Sydney launches “Maitres Chocolatiers At Work,” Lindt Australia’s first Australian made campaign.

http://www.australiancreative.com.au/news/first-australian-made-lindt-campaign

http://grupomediamarketing.org/?p=27083

 

On 10and5.com, Draftfcb Johannesburg creates “Daddy Cool,” a TV spot for Vodacom.

http://10and5.com/tag/draftfcb-johannesburg/

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Marketing Interactive, Draftfcb Greater China is appointed the communications agency for Mengniu in China; Draftfcb Greater China Chairman and CEO Pully Chau is quoted.

http://marketing-interactive.com/news/21022

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

On MMM Online, Draftfcb Healthcare is a finalist in five categories for the upcoming MM&M Awards 2010.

http://www.mmm-online.com/and-the-finalists-are/article/174755/

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Shine 2010, Draftfcb South Africa Group Chief Executive John Dixon is interviewed regarding the successful “Keep Flying” campaign.

http://www.shine2010.co.za/Community/media/p/123313.aspx

 

On Searchbusinessanalytics.com, Draftfcb Chicago VP, Customer Intelligence Director Pradeep Kumar discusses the new phenomenon of social media analytics.

http://searchbusinessanalytics.techtarget.com/news/2240020413/Successful-social-media-analytics-requires-commitment-experimentation

 

In Afaqs!, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has recreated the website of its Sunsilk brand; Draftfcb+Ulka Vice President Lakshmipathy Bhat is quoted.

http://digital.afaqs.com/perl/digital/news/story.html?sid=27747_Vdopia+hires+Lovnish+Bhatia+as+general+manager+business+development

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Jillustration, Draftfcb New York Art Director Merry Natalia helps create illustration sets for Plan B.

http://jillustration.blogspot.com/2010/07/tick-tock-tick-tockwith-draftfcb.html

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

July 7, 2010

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

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

http://www.the-dma.org/cgi/dispannouncements?article=1472

http://www.minonline.com/news/Rance-Crain-Howard-Draft-to-Enter-DMA-Hall-of-Fame_14699.html

 

CREATIVE

 

In Portada, the 2010 U.S. Census campaign was designed to reach everyone; Draftfcb New York is cited as the campaign’s lead agency and Vice President, Group Media Director Bhavana Smith is quoted.

http://www.portada-online.com/article.aspx?aid=6460

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Scribd, Draftfcb New York Global Strategist Steve Harries and Draftfcb London Account Planner Sophie Davies share a POV discussing how neuroscience can be applied to the world of advertising and marketing.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/33989700/Draft-FCB-Engage-Neuromarketing

 

In The Economic Times, controversy surrounds the Indian advertising industry; Draftfcb+Ulka CEO and Executive Creative Director MG Parameswaran is quoted.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/features/brand-equity/Controversy-surrounds-Indian-advertising-industry/articleshow/6135855.cms

 

PEOPLE

 

In Afaqs!, Draftfcb APAC and Africa CFO Nagesh Alai is the current vice-president of the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI); Draftfcb+Ulka CEO and Executive Creative Director MG Parameswaran is a member of the executive committee.

http://www.afaqs.com/perl/news/story.html?sid=27609_I+have+not+stepped+down+Colvyn+Harris+AAAI+president

 

On the Creativity International Awards website, Draftfcb Chicago SVP, Director of Design Wayne Carey is selected as a judge for this year’s awards.

http://www.creativityawards.com/index.php?pr=Wayne_Carey

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Vanksen Culture Buzz, Draftfcb Chicago unveils a 20-second viral video, “Vuvuzelas,” for Off! bug spray.

http://www.culture-buzz.com/blog/Off-Uses-Vuvuzelas-to-Illustrate-Product-Use-2671.html

 

In Agency Spy, Draftfcb South Africa launches a national campaign, the Fly the Flag initiative, to maintain national pride after the 2010 FIFA World Cup ends; Draftfcb South Africa Group Chief Executive John Dixon is quoted.

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/news/tuesday_odds_and_ends_166729.asp

 

In Coloribus, Draftfcb+Ulka creates “Knife,” a print ad for Cancer Aid & Research.

http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/prints/cancer-foundation-knife-13376805/

June 25, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Marketing Magazine, Draftfcb Toronto develops the creative for the new can and bottle packaging for Coors Light, which has two visible thermal inks to illustrate two levels of cold.

http://www.marketingmag.ca/english/news/marketer/article.jsp?content=20100625_100806_2348

 

In B&T and AdNews, Draftfcb Sydney creates a new campaign for Lindt in the Australian market, designed to launch the company’s Swiss Gold Chocolate range; Draftfcb Sydney Director of Account Service Harry Preston and Creative Director Simon Edwards are quoted.

http://www.bandt.com.au/news/5C/0C06A85C.asp

http://www.bandt.com.au/dirplus/images/bttoday/newsletter/25_06_2010.pdf

http://www.adnews.com.au/news/lindt-adopts-new-approach

 

In Produ, AMAP and Multipress, Draftfcb Stockholm receives praise for its interactive viral film, Radiotjänst; Draftfcb Stockholm Creative Director Anders Dalenius is quoted.

http://produ.com/Publicidad/index.html?Noti=79777

http://www.amap.com.mx/noticia.php?id=3479

http://multipress.com.mx/articulos.php?id_sec=11&id_art=12100&id_ejemplar=0

 

Similar stories can also be viewed on Merca2.0 and Latinadsales.com.

http://www.merca20.com/?s=VIRAL+CREADO+POR+DRAFTFCB (translation required)

http://www.latinadsales.com/index.php?nota=796 (translation required)

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Johannesburg has three ads make the Film Lions and Film Craft Lions shortlist at the 2010 Cannes Lions.

http://retail.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/49361.html

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In AAAA and CB Newsletter, Draftfcb hosts a seminar at the 2010 Cannes Lions to discuss the “6.5 Seconds That Matter” operating system; Draftfcb North America Executive Creative Director Tom O’Keefe is quoted.

http://www.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/062210_draftfcb_cannes.aspx

http://cbwebletter.fr/2010/06/22/vous-avez-65-secondes-pour-decider-de-lire-cet-article/

 

PEOPLE

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa Creative Director Kabelo Moshapalo will be on the digital judging panel of this year’s Loerie Awards.

http://retail.bizcommunity.com/Article/410/12/49354.html

 

In E-Marketing, Draftfcb Paris President Benoît Héry is reappointed to the board of the Association of French Communication Agencies (AACC).

http://www.e-marketing.fr/Breves/Renouvellement-du-conseil-d-administration-de-l-AACC-34009.htm

 

In Afaqs!, Draftfcb+Ulka Executive Director and CEO Ambi M.G. Parameswaran will be present at the upcoming Consumer Awards 2010.

http://www.afaqs.com/perl/media/media_newslets/?id=45464

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog and Agency Spy, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Associate Soraya Eltomey interviews Draftfcb New York VP, Group Media Director Bhavana Smith about the accessibility of video content and how it affects advertisers.

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=263

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/news/thursday_odds_and_ends_165695.asp

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Giovanni+Draftfcb São Paulo SVP, Account Management Patricia Marinho reflects on Day 5 of the 2010 Cannes Lions.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=264

 

In süperfad, view Draftfcb Chicago’s “Protégé,” created for Kmart.

http://superfad.com/work/project/KMart-Protege

June 21, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In PR USA, Milwaukee teens are part of the White House ONDCP’s new campaign, “The Influence Project;” Draftfcb New York is mentioned for creating the new pro bono spot “Ordinary Day.”

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=419196&Itemid=33

 

PEOPLE

 

In Exchange4Media, Draftfcb Global Retail and Promotions Officer Tina Manikas is this year’s Promo and Activation Lions Jury president at the Cannes Lions.

http://www.exchange4media.com/cannes/2010/fullstory2010.asp?Section_id=50&News_id=38502

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In BizCommunity, three ads from Draftfcb Johannesburg are put on the radio Shortlist at this year’s Cannes Lions.

http://medical.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/49146.html

 

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In Business 24-7, the 2010 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival begins; Draftfcb is one of the agencies on the roster scheduled to host a session discussing digital advertising.

http://www.business24-7.ae/companies-markets/media/cannes-lions-opens-with-a-roar-2010-06-21-1.257608

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Giovanni+Draftfcb São Paulo SVP, Account Management Patricia Marinho shares her perspective on the first day of seminars at the Cannes Lions.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=259

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

June 9, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Campaign Brief, Draftfcb New Zealand’s “APN ‘Hour Long Letter’” is featured as a winning ad contender for the upcoming Cannes Lions.

http://www.campaignbrief.com/nz/2010/06/the-nz-cannes-contenders-draft.html

 

In Ad Ops Online, Draftfcb Orange County creates the ads for Taco Bell’s newly launched $2 Meal Deal, starring Charles Barkley.

http://www.adoperationsonline.com/2010/06/09/taco-bell-slam-dunks-new-2-meal-deal-ad-for-nba-finals-starring-charles-barkley/

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Campaign and Brand Republic, Draftfcb London picks up the Taco Bell UK account.

http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/news/1008654/Draftfcb-London-picks-Taco-Bell-UK-ad-account/

http://www.brandrepublic.com/News/1008654/Draftfcb-London-picks-Taco-Bell-UK-ad-account/

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Media Post, Draftfcb New York wins an award at the 42nd Annual North America Effie Awards, for Teva Pharmaceutical’s Plan B pregnancy-prevention campaign’s “Plan B: Because the Unexpected Happens.”

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=129699

 

On HorizonT.net, Draftfcb Germany wins “Creative Campaign of the Month” and a silver award for Nivea for Men.

http://www.horizont.net/aktuell/agenturen/pages/protected/Kreation-des-Monats-Draft-FCB-holt-Doppelsieg--Startschuss-fuer-Juni-Ausscheidung_92525.html?openbox=0

June 4, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa unveils its advertising campaign for the 2010 Pendoring Awards Call for Entries; Draftfcb South Africa Senior Copywriter Morné Strydom mentioned AND a poll to see what readers think of the 2010 Pendoring Awards theme, which was conceptualized and created by Draftfcb South Africa.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/48562.html

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Poll.aspx?l=196&c=12&i=68

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Businesswire, AEC Newsroom and Earth Times, 2010 Vibrant Awards winners announced; Draftfcb New York Executive Vice President/Chief Media Officer Rich Gagnon and Senior Vice President/Executive Director of Digital Practice Tim Queenan served on the U.S. jury.

http://www.businesswire.ca/portal/site/ca-fr/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100604005211&newsLang=en  

http://aecnewsroom.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=1099228

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/2010-vibrant-awards-announced,1330480.shtml

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
 

In Biz Community, 2010 D&AD Awards winners announced; Draftfcb South Africa nominated in the writing category for its Toyota “Genuine” parts campaign.
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/48606.html

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In Best Media Info, Draftfcb is sponsoring the 2010 Roger Hatchuel Academy during the 57th Annual Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in France.

http://www.bestmediainfo.com/MediaInfo/DetailNews.aspx?Nid=1359&filename=news.xml  

June 3, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Trading Markets, Draftfcb Orange County creates the ads for Taco Bell’s newly launched $2 Meal Deal, starring Charles Barkley.

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/yum_taco-bell-r-slam-dunks-new-2-meal-deal-ad-for-nba-finals-starring-charles-barkley-962451.html

 

In QSR Magazine and The Street, in honor of the launch of its new advertising tagline, “So Good,” KFC is creating a free food giveaway for 100 of the brand’s fans in each of at least 50 restaurants across all 50 states on June 17; Draftfcb Chicago is mentioned as creator of the first spot to feature the new tagline.

http://www.qsrmagazine.com/articles/news/story.phtml?id=11035

http://www.thestreet.com/story/10772135/1/kfc-colonel-unlocks-secret-recipe8230-for-free-extra-crispy8482-strips.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEFI

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Life PR, Draftfcb is sponsoring the 2010 Roger Hatchuel Academy during the 57th Annual Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in France.

http://www.lifepr.de/pressemeldungen/cannes-lions-international-advertising-festival/boxid-167983.html

 

In Biz Community, entries for the 2010 Pendoring Awards open on June 4; Draftfcb Johannesburg develops the ad campaign for the awards, one of the prizes for student winners is an internship at Draftfcb.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/48530.html

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In DTC Perspectives, Draftfcb Healthcare EVP, Managing Director Stuart Klein will head the group of speakers at an upcoming workshop hosted by DTC Perspectives.

http://www.dtcperspectives.com/article/DTC-Workshop-Focuses-on-Creating-Impactful-Ads,-Media-Plans/251.html

 

In The L.A. Times and The Examiner, small businesses are taking advantage of lower marketing costs; Draftfcb West Coast SVP, Media Director Michael Knott is quoted.

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jun/01/business/la-fi-cheap-ads-20100602/2

http://www.examiner.com/x-46585-LA-Marketing-Examiner~y2010m6d2-Smaller-businesses-have-decided-to-test-the-advertising-waters

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In MM&M Online, Amgen has deployed “500 to 1,000” sales representatives in support of Prolia; Draftfcb New York is cited as having Prolia’s consumer account.

http://www.mmm-online.com/amgen-deploys-up-to-1000-reps-on-prolia-approval/article/171627/

 

In The Wall Street Journal, the recession continues to hit advertising agency creative departments; Draftfcb New York is cited as having creative positions open.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703561604575282812453307290.html?KEYWORDS=suzanne+vranica

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Mexico City VP, Planning and Research Mariana Hernandez shares her published article about how we use our brains.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=256

June 2, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Market Watch, in honor of the launch of its new advertising tagline, “So Good,” KFC is creating a free food giveaway for 100 of the brand’s fans in each of at least 50 restaurants across all 50 states; Draftfcb Chicago is mentioned as creator of the first spot to feature the new tagline.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/kfc-colonel-unlocks-secret-recipe-for-free-extra-crispytm-strips-2010-06-02?reflink=MW_news_stmp

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Screen Africa, entries for the 2010 Pendoring Awards open on June 4; Draftfcb Johannesburg develops the ad campaign and one of the prizes for student winners is an internship at Draftfcb.

http://www.screenafrica.com/news/ads/541547.htm

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In The Chicago Sun-Times, even though graduating seniors are still struggling to find jobs, the National Association of Colleges and Employers job outlook survey showed that employers plan to increase college hiring by 5.3 percent this year from 2009; Draftfcb Chicago is mentioned.

http://www.suntimes.com/business/2338520,CST-NWS-Grads01.article

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Associate Soraya Eltomey interviews Draftfcb New York SVP, Group Media Director Ted Ellet as he shares his thoughts on the evolution of TV viewership.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=255

 

In Adrants, Draftfcb Orange County receives praise for the creation of Taco Bell’s “Super Delicious Ingredient Force.”

http://www.adrants.com/2010/06/taco-bells-super-delicious-ingredient.php

May 24, 2010

BLOG BUZZ

 

In The Harvard Business Review, the Global Managers Meeting keynote speaker, Bill Taylor, praises Draftfcb and discusses the numbers that matter.

http://blogs.hbr.org/taylor/2010/05/whats_your_holy_st_number.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+harvardbusiness+%28HBR.org%29

 

CREATIVE

 

In Brandweek, Draftfcb New York launches a new campaign surrounding the concept of “joy” for Kraft Foods’ Chips Ahoy! brand.

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3i3088c639a8acf60c20c950655b649ebf

 

In Ad Age, Draftfcb Chicago is instrumental in KFC’s new “so good” tagline.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=144035

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In AAAA, Draftfcb Chicago is recognized as one of the best places to work in Illinois by The Illinois State Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers and The Business Ledger; Draftfcb North America President Mark Modesto and Draftfcb Chicago Director of Human Resources Robin Rosen are quoted.

http://www2.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/052010_draftfcb.aspx

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Pharmaceutical Executive, Draftfcb Chicago SVP, Group Strategic Planning Director Kate Caldwell writes an article encouraging marketers to focus on busy women and their need to make decisions about their personal healthcare.       

http://digital.findpharma.com/nxtbooks/advanstar/pe_201005/#/146

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In Media Post, Kraft Foods/Nabisco Wheat Thins is using the upcoming Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival as a platform for its “The Crunch is Calling” campaign; Draftfcb New York is mentioned.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=128712

May 21, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Marketing Mix, Draftfcb Johannesburg creates a TV spot Lexus IS-F; Draftfcb Johannesburg’s Leon Moodley and Grant Jacobsen are quoted.

http://www.marketingmix.co.za/pebble.asp?relid=9948

 

In eTurbo News, the Jamaica Tourist Board celebrates its ad campaign featuring Usain Bolt and created by Draftfcb New York; Draftfcb New York SVP and Executive Creative Director Keith Loell is quoted.

http://www.eturbonews.com/16274/usain-bolt-joins-jamaican-tourist-board-advertising-campaign

 

In Agency Spy, Draftfcb Chicago and Draftfcb Orange County introduce the “Super Delicious Ingredient Force” for Taco Bell.

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/campaigns/taco_bell_unveils_its_own_flavorful_justice_league_162323.asp

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

On D&D Awards online, Draftfcb London Head of Ideas Alistair Ross is featured as a juror for the 2010 Student Awards.

http://studentawards.dandad.org/2010/juries/14/animation/141/alistair-ross

May 20, 2010

CREATIVE

In CB News, Draftfcb Paris creates a new TV spot for Hansaplast.

http://www.cbnews.fr/articles/marques/hansaplast-reprend-la-parole-en-tv-avec-draftfcb

 

In Chronicle, the Jamaica Tourist Board celebrates its ad campaign featuring Usain Bolt and created by Draftfcb New York; Draftfcb New York SVP and Executive Creative Director Keith Loell is quoted.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/lifestyle/holiday-hypermarket/2010/05/19/jamaica-celebrates-usain-bolt-campaign-72703-26485164/

 

In El Publicista, Draftfcb Spain and graffiti artist, Stylr, develop a promotion for candy brand Smint; Draftfcb Spain Creative Manager Beto Nahmad is quoted. http://we.draftfcb.com/News/internal/pdfs1/smint.pdf

 

In Fin24, Vodacom and Draftfcb Johannesburg develop the Bafana Bafana campaign; Draftfcb Johannesburg’s Neo Mashigo and Mohlalifi Letsoane are quoted.

http://www.fin24.com/AdReview/Advertising-and-Marketing/Vodacom-shows-how-to-foil-FIFA-20100520

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

In Stop Press, Saatchi & Saatchi has reportedly won the Sanitarium account and .99 has retained the New World business; Draftfcb New Zealand is mentioned.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/05/agencies-chuck-out-a-few-pitches/

 

BLOG BUZZ

In AdMajorem, Draftfcb Chicago EVP, Group Management Director Steve Schildwachter shares highlights from this week’s Draftfcb Global Managers Meeting in Miami.

http://admajoremblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/more-from-draftfcb-global-meeting.html

May 14, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Marketing Magazine, Draftfcb creates a new TV spot for TD Insurance, casting an insurance expert as the everyday hero.

http://www.marketingmag.ca/english/news/marketer/article.jsp?content=20100513_150710_10360

 

In Afaqs!, Draftfcb+Ulka is handling the communication for the ITC Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore campaign.

http://www.afaqs.com/perl/ooh/news/story.html?sid=27067_ITC+Sunfeast+rolls+out+OOH+campaign+for+World+10K+run

 

PEOPLE

 

In Stop Press, Draftfcb New Zealand appoints Kamran Kazalbash as general manager and Angela Spain as its new public relations general manager.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/05/future-calls-draftfcb-answers-with-two-senior-appointments/

 

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

http://www.republikein.com.na/sport/namibia-to-host-international-soccer-players.106843.php

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In PR Newswire, Gerber’s integrated campaign celebrates the Gerber Generation with its nationwide “Word-of-Mom” event scheduled for May 15th; Draftfcb New York is cited as the creator of the Gerber Generation campaign.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-gerber-generation-says-hello-to-america-93733404.html

May 10, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Johannesburg launches a new TV spot for the Lexus IS-F; Draftfcb Johannesburg’s Grant Jacobsen and Leon Moodley are quoted.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/47549.html

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In DM News and The New York Times, 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.dmnews.com/draftfcb-new-york-expands-work-on-federal-anti-drug-campaign/article/169715/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewsDMNews+%28DMNews+News%29&utm_content=Twitter

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/10/business/media/10addes.html?src=busln

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Hamburg Senior Strategic Planner Christiane Bunnenberg discusses the differences between the American way of “do, do, think” versus the German philosophy of “think, think do.”

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=250

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 20, 2010

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Ad Age and Crain’s Chicago Business, Tribal DDB Chicago loses State Farm business, which could lead to massive agency staff cuts; Draftfcb Chicago is referenced for having obtained much of the business leaving Tribal DDB Chicago.

http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=143370

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=37872

 

In Biz Community, Redline, part of the Draftfcb South Africa network, adds an astonishing group of seven new clients to its portfolio.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/18/46868.html

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In The New York Times, Draftfcb EVP, Chief Communications Officer Wally Petersen shares insight regarding the 2010 U.S. Census campaign; Draftfcb New York is mentioned.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/19/business/media/19adnewsletter2.html

April 15, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Broadcast Newsroom and Digital Content Producer, yU+Co Hollywood unveils a new spot for the U.S. Census; Draftfcb New York is mentioned and SVP/Executive Creative Director Gary Resch is quoted.

http://www.broadcastnewsroom.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=1045750

http://blog.digitalcontentproducer.com/briefingroom/2010/04/14/yuco-teams-with-agency-draftfcb-for-2010-census-campaign/

April 14, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Marketing Web, Draftfcb Johannesburg designs the creative campaign “A Million Skies to Drive Through” for the launch of the IS 250C Lexus convertible.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page71627?oid=126725&sn=Marketingweb%20detail&pid=71616

 

In Shoot Online and Ads of the World, yU+Co Hollywood unveils a new spot for the U.S. Census; Draftfcb New York mentioned.

http://www.shootonline.com/go/index.php?name=Release&op=view&id=rs-web2-4526441-1271201597-2

http://adsoftheworld.com/media/tv/2010_census_campaign_school

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Exchange4Media, Draftfcb+Ulka is awarded creative duties for Abbott Nutrition; Draftfcb+Ulka General Manager Kulvinder Ahluwalia is quoted.

http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory_band.asp?section_id=1&news_id=37815&tag=3368

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

 

In Earth Times, Draftfcb Healthcare wins one gold, one bronze and one silver at the 2010 DTC National Advertising Awards.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/2010-dtc-national-advertising-award-winners-honored,1247885.shtml

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Business Standard, Draftfcb+Ulka Executive Director and CEO-Mumbai M.G. Parameswaran discusses whether controversies hurt brands, using Tiger Woods as an example.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/do-controversies-hurt-brands/391802/

April 13, 2010

CREATIVE

 

On The Marketing Site, Draftfcb Johannesburg designs the creative campaign “A Million Skies to Drive Through” for the launch of the IS 250C Lexus convertible.

http://www.themarketingsite.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=11085

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb New York SVP, Director of Search Marketing Dan Brough discusses the launch of “Promoted Tweets,” Twitter’s official entry into the world of advertising.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=242

April 9, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Publicita Italia, Draftfcb Milan creates a new ad campaign for Mediaset’s promotional cinema offer.

http://www.pubblicitaitalia.it/news/Creativita--Marketing/Campagne-e-Spot/campagna-draftfcb-per-mediaset-_07041151.aspx

 

On MLB.com, Draftfcb Chicago unveils the Cubs’ new campaign for the 2010 season, “It’s a way of life;” Draftfcb North America Chief of Staff Bill McCarthy is quoted.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100408&content_id=9141550&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In HorizonT, Draftfcb Partners wins new business for Donauzentrum and Südpark Klagenfurt; Draftfcb Partners CEO Manfred Berger is quoted.

http://www.horizont.at/newsdetail/news/etatgewinn-fuer-draftfcb-partners.html

 

In Meios & Publicidade, Draftfcb Lisbon develops a new ad campaign for the Tourism Schools of Portugal.

http://www.meiosepublicidade.pt/2010/04/06/draft-assina-campanha-das-escolas-do-turismo-de-portugal/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Associate Soraya Eltomey sits down with Draftfcb New York SVP/Search Director Dan Brough to discuss how search marketing works with different forms of advertising.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=241

April 8, 2010

CREATIVE

 

On the Official Site of the Chicago Cubs, Draftfcb Chicago unveils the Cubs’ new campaign for the 2010 season, “It’s a way of life;” Draftfcb North America Chief of Staff Bill McCarthy is quoted.

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100408&content_id=9141550&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

 

In the Montreal Gazette, Draftfcb Toronto creates a popular, new Coors Light TV spot, “C’est chaud.”

http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Steamy+beer+gaining+cult+status/2775678/story.html

 

In Pub Creativo and Ads of the World, Draftfcb Chicago displays its creative talent in constructing the Coors Light mountains.

http://www.pubcreativo.com/2010/04/coors-light-mountains/

http://adsoftheworld.com/media/outdoor/coors_light_mountains

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

 

On the Favourite Website Awards (FWA) website, the 2010 Census “Portraits of America” interactive video experience, via Draftfcb New York, is featured as Site of the Day

http://www.thefwa.com/

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Johannesburg Managing Director Jerry Mpufane gave an address at the PRISA PRISM Awards ceremony.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/94/46465.html

April 5, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Campaign India, Draftfcb+Ulka launches two new campaigns for Tata Docomo’s new range of daily payment plans.

http://www.campaignindia.in/news/2010/04/05/tata-docomo-unveils-tv-campaign-for-daily-payment-talk-plans

 

In The Washington Informer, Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges takes “Luda on the Block” radio to five U.S. cities to push the 2010 U.S. Census; Draftfcb New York is cited as the lead agency for the campaign.

http://www.washingtoninformer.com/wi-web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3371:luda-on-the-block-visits-5-cities-for-2010-census&catid=51:national&Itemid=114

 

PEOPLE 

 

On BtoB Online, Sandy Kolkey is named the new president of Draftfcb New York.

http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100405/FREE/100409966

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Today’s Chicago Woman, Draftfcb Chicago Managing Director Karen Sauder is interviewed in a feature article as she shares her perspective on marketing today.

http://www.tcwmag.com/karen-sauders-take-on-marketing

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chicago Corporate Communications Manager Josh Dysart sits down with Draftfcb Chicago EVP, Digital Group Management Director Chris Miller to get his thoughts on what the Apple iPad means for advertisers and agencies.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=239

April 2, 2010

PEOPLE

 

In Screen Magazine, Draftfcb North America names Nick Paul executive vice president, chief growth officer; Draftfcb North America President Mark Modesto quoted.

http://www.screenmag.com/story.l9?p=3352

 

In Business-Standard, a review of the newest Indian Premier League ads; Draftfcb Ulka Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer MG Parameswaran quoted.

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/brand-campaignsipl-longquantity-shortquality/390370/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb New York Senior Vice President/Group Media Director Ted Ellet discusses the new exciting training program at the agency that focuses on a variety of real-time topics AND Draftfcb New York Search Supervisor Marisa D’Amelio shares how best to optimize mobile in paid search.

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=237

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=238

March 29, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Ad Age, Draftfcb Chicago launches its first creative campaign for State Farm, the nation’s leading auto insurer.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=143020

 

In Brandweek, Draftfcb Chicago continues to celebrate “macho Miller drinkers” as it debuts ads for the brewer’s newest product innovations AND Draftfcb Chicago introduces Alberto Culver’s “TreSemme Fresh Start,” a waterless shampoo, with the brand’s first ever direct response television campaign.

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3ie9fc421daf51cf82929c907b22bff458

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3ie9fc421daf51cf8244fa59c6a75dab5f

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Johannesburg features Toyota’s spokes-dog, Buddy, in a new TV spot marking the Toyota Hilux’s 40th birthday; Draftfcb Johannesburg Executive Creative Director James Cloete is quoted.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/46120.html

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Crain’s Chicago Business, Draftfcb Chicago receives an honorable mention as one of the best places to work in the city.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=31444

 

In AAAA, Sandy Kolkey is named the new president of Draftfcb New York.

http://www2.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/031810_kolkey.aspx

 

In Stop Press, Draftfcb New Zealand wins three awards at this year’s CAANZ Axis Awards AND Draftfcb New Zealand takes home four awards at the Caples.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/03/special-group-and-orcon-steal-the-big-three-ohhh-axis-show/

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/03/kiwis-laden-with-precious-metal-at-caples-awards/

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Marketing Interactive, 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://marketing-interactive.com/news/18583

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht discusses how Web 2.0 relates to the literary “Theory of Deconstruction.”

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=236

March 26, 2010

CREATIVE

 

On Screen Africa.com, Draftfcb Johannesburg features Toyota’s spokes-dog, Buddy, in a new TV spot marking the Toyota Hilux’s 40th birthday; Draftfcb Johannesburg Executive Creative Director James Cloete is quoted.

http://www.screenafrica.com/news/ads/454780.htm

 

In South Florida Caribbean News, Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges takes “Luda on the Block” radio to five U.S. cities to encourage participation in the 2010 U.S. Census; Draftfcb New York is cited as the lead agency for the campaign.

http://sflcn.com/story.php?id=8319

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

 

In DM News, Draftfcb New Zealand takes home four awards and Draftfcb Spain snags two Golds at this year’s Caples Awards.

http://www.dmnews.com/caples-awards-honor-best-in-direct-marketing/article/166516/

 

In Media News, Sandy Kolkey is named the new president of Draftfcb New York.

http://www.mnilive.com/2010/03/sandy-kolkey-named-president-of-draftfcb-new-york/

 

In The Chicago Sun-Times and Media Post, Nick Paul has been named executive vice-president, chief growth officer for Draftfcb North America; Draftfcb North America President Mark Modesto is quoted.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/media/2010/03/nick_paul_to_head_up_draftfcb.html

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=124987

March 25, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Ad Age, Bill Imada, chairman and chief executive office of the IW Group, one of Draftfcb New York’s 14 partner agencies for the U.S. Census campaign, discusses how the ad industry needs to encourage Americans to fill out their forms.

http://adage.com/bigtent/post?article_id=142951

 

In Examiner, Draftfcb Canada is recognized for its creative work for WWF-Canada promoting this year’s Earth Hour.

http://www.examiner.com/x-35587-Toronto-Eco-Living-Examiner~y2010m3d24-Earth-Hour-Will-smart-marketing-prompt-people-to-participate

 

In PR Newswire and Baller Status, Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges takes “Luda on the Block” radio to five U.S. cities to push the 2010 U.S. Census; Draftfcb New York is cited as the lead agency for the campaign.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/luda-on-the-block-visits-5-cities-for-the-2010-census-89034302.html

http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/03/25/government-enlists-ludacris-to-raise-awareness-about-2010-census/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Marketing Experiment 52, Draftfcb Chicago Senior Global Strategist Teresa Lin shares her insight on the marketing world in a one-on-one interview.

http://marketingexperiment52.blogspot.com/

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 19, 2010

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

 

In Adweek, Mediapost and B-to-B online, Sandy Kolkey is named the new president of Draftfcb New York; Draftfcb CEO and President Laurence Boschetto is quoted.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i56ed42b9a46f855472f87226a3255c06

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=124510

http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100318/FREE/100319925/1001

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht discusses “Context and Context” in marketing organizations and introduces “The Network.”

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=234

March 17, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In the Ads of the World, Draftfcb New York creates “Biffle-de-Sac,” a TV spot for the 2010 U.S. Census.

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

 

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

 

In Stop Press, Draftfcb Zealand wins the 2010 Fairfax AdMedia Agency of the Year Award; Draftfcb New Zealand CEO Bryan Crawford is also announced CEO of the Year.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/03/draftfcb-snatches-agency-of-the-year-shelf-wobbler/

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Shots Insight, Draftfcb London Executive Creative Director Mark Fiddes speaks at the 2010 Dubai Lynx; Draftfcb Sweden’s viral interactive film, “Hero,” is referenced.

http://www.shots.net/article_detail.asp?id=9930&WT.mc_id=shots_newsfeed_9930

March 16, 2010

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

 

In The Timaru Herald, Draftfcb New Zealand has been named 2010 Agency of the Year by the Fairfax/AdMedia Agency of the Year Awards; Draftfcb New Zealand CEO Bryan Crawford was also named “CEO of the Year.”

http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/business/3459393/DraftFCB-named-top-ad-agency

 

In Campaign Brief, Draftfcb New York Chief Creative Officer Michael Simons has relinquished his position, accepting his newly appointed role as worldwide executive creative director on Draftfcb’s Kraft business AND Draftfcb New Zealand Creative Director Chris Schofield will sit on the Radio Lions Jury for the 2010 Cannes Lions.

http://www.campaignbrief.com/2010/03/michael-simons-to-draftfcbs-wo.html

http://www.campaignbrief.com/2010/03/countdown-to-cannes-lions-2010-1.html

March 15, 2010

CREATIVE

 

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

http://casualtyofdesign.com/tag/draft-fcb/

 

In The City Wire, Draftfcb New York is mentioned as an agency working on the 2010 U.S. Census integrated communications campaign.

http://www.thecitywire.com/index.php?q=node/8971

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Neytri, the ad war between Hindustan Unilever’s Rin and Procter & Gamble’s Tide has taken comparative advertising to a new level in India’s ad history; Draftfcb+Ulka Executive Director and CEO M.G. Parameswaran is quoted.

http://www.neytri.com/going-against-the-tide/

March 9, 2010

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

 

In Medical Marketing & Media, Digital Draftfcb Healthcare is highlighted in a feature article.

http://www.mmm-online.com/digital-draftfcb-healthcare/article/164901/

 

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

 

On Biztech2.com, Draftfcb+Ulka VP-IT Ritu Madbhavi shares her thoughts on why there are so few high-ranking women in the IT industry.

http://biztech2.in.com/india/news/people/women-in-it-should-learn-to-strike-a-fine-balance/78372/0

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb New York SVP, Director of Search Marketing Dan Brough discusses Google and its relationship with online pharmacy sites in the U.S. and Canada.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=232

 

In Ads 2 Blog, Draftfcb London Executive Creative Director Mark Fiddes will be a speaker at this year’s Dubai International Advertising Festival.

http://www.ads2blog.com/2010/03/08/impressive-learning-program-at-dubai-lynx-2010/

February 26, 2010

In Media and Marketing Interactive, Draftfcb Hong Kong appoints Benny Ko to the newly created position of managing partner; he will report directly to Draftfcb Hong Kong Managing Director /Executive Creative Director Iris Lo.

http://www.media.asia/Newsarticle/2010_02/DraftFCB-Hong-Kong-appoints-Benny-Ko-as-managing-partner/38989

http://www.marketing-interactive.com/news/18072

 

In Shoot Online, Draftfcb Global Retail & Promotions Officer Tina Manikas will be this year’s Promo & Activation Lions Jury President; Draftfcb New York EVP/Group Creative Director Auge Reichenberg will be a judge for the Direct Lions.

http://www.shootonline.com/go/index.php?name=Release&op=view&id=rs-web2-3482006-1267207317-2

 

On Finanzas.com, Draftfcb New York creates a campaign for the Jamaica Tourist Board with spots featuring track and field athlete Usain Bolt.

http://www.finanzas.com/noticias/economia/2010-02-17/248041_usain-bolt-protagonizara-campana-televisiva.html

 

In Stop Press, Draftfcb New Zealand General Manager Direct Matt Scott will share his insight on the direction of DM media at the Marketing Association and Marketing Impact MessageMedia’s first event.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/02/learn-the-secrets-of-direct-marketing/

 

In Creativity, Draftfcb announces Tom O’Keefe as new executive creative director for Draftfcb North America.

http://creativity-online.com/news/people-news-from-draft-fcb-park-akqa-and-more/142282

February 22, 2010

In Marketing Week, Draftfcb London creates the “Together We Fly Higher” campaign for Boeing, in an effort to illustrate Boeing’s longstanding relationship with Britain and its contribution to the economy.

http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/boeing-launches-ad-push-reinforcing-business-credentials/3010270.article

 

In the Chicago Sun-Times, Draftfcb Chicago develops an ad campaign that includes print, out-of-home, radio and digital executions for the Chicago Cubs; the campaign theme, “Year 1,” references the first year of new team ownership.

http://www.suntimes.com/business/lazare/2062114,CST-NWS-lew22.article

 

In The New York Times and PR Canada, Draftfcb Chicago is named the CRM Agency of Record for Volkswagen in the U.S.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/22/business/media/22addes.html

http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=168141&Itemid=58

 

In Jamaica Dream Vacation News and TravelBiz Monitor, Draftfcb New York creates three new TV spots for the “Once You Go, You Know,” a campaign for the Tourist Board of Jamaica.

http://news.jamaica-dream-vacation.com/jamaica-tourist-board-launches-campaign-sprinter-usain-bolt-20100222.html

http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/jamaica-tourist-board-launches-new-television-campaign-featuring-usain-bolt-9623

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 9, 2010

In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa has created the country’s most liked advertising over the past 25 years (according to Millward Brown’s Adtrack); Draftfcb South Africa Chief Creative Officer Brett Morris quoted and Chief Executive Officer John Dixon mentioned.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/44550.html

 

In Creativity, Draftfcb’s Super Bowl spots for Dockers, U.S. Census Bureau and Taco Bell are posted online for viewing.

http://creativity-online.com/work/dockers-men-without-pants/18709

http://creativity-online.com/work/us-census-bureau-preproductionlocation/18761

http://creativity-online.com/work/taco-bell-it-rocks/18735

 

In National Public Radio, Death + Taxes Magazine and Mashable: The Social Media Guide, a review of Draftfcb New York’s Super Bowl spot, “Pre-production/Location,” for the 2010 U.S. Census.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/02/super_bowl_ad_hypes_us_census.html

http://www.deathandtaxesmagazine.com/?p=6241

http://mashable.com/2010/02/08/super-bowl-advertisers-results/

 

In Business-Standard, Draftfcb Ulka unveils Boeing’s first India-targeted print advertising campaign, “One Partnership, Endless Possibilities.”

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/beyondjetliners/384999/

 

In Crain’s Chicago Business, Kraft – while still maintaining accessibility – is looking to update the “look and tone” of its advertising; mentions how the marketer shifted the responsibilities for its biggest-spending U.S. brands to Draftfcb and McGarryBowen.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=37022

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Javelin-Marketing, Draftfcb South Africa has created the country’s most liked advertising over the past 25 years (according to Millward Brown’s Adtrack).

http://javelin-marketing-co.com/blog-posts/2010/02/09/its-official-draftfcb-produces-south-africas-most-liked-advertising-biz-community/

 

In Aviation India, Draftfcb Ulka unveils Boeing’s first India-targeted print advertising campaign, “One Partnership, Endless Possibilities.”

http://avindia.blogspot.com/2010/02/beyond-jetliners.html

February 8, 2010

In New York Daily News, San Francisco Examiner and The Christian Science Monitor, Draftfcb San Francisco’s Super Bowl spot for Dockers, “Men Without Pants,” receives positive reviews.

http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2010/02/08/2010-02-08_dockers_men_without_pants_super_bowl_ad_offering_free_pair_of_khakis_is_part_of_.html

http://www.examiner.com/x-14552-Social-Media-Examiner~y2010m2d7-Dockers-free-pants-Super-Bowl-commercial-and-contest-goes-viral-VIDEO

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2010/0208/Dockers-free-pants-ad-a-Super-Bowl-spot-that-worked

 

In the Wall Street Journal, a ranking of the Super Bowl 2010’s Best Ads (determined by an online poll); Draftfcb San Francisco’s spot for Dockers, Draftfcb New York’s spot for the U.S. Census Bureau and Draftfcb Orange County’s spot for Taco Bell are all included in this round-up.

http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/superbowl-ads-10.html

 

In Digital Sports Daily, Draftfcb Orange County’s Super Bowl spot for Taco Bell receives a favorable review.

http://digitalsportsdaily.com/videos/20957

 

In The New York Times, Stuart Elliott’s blog posts regarding last night’s Super Bowl spots; Draftfcb San Francisco’s spot for Dockers, “Men Without Pants” mentioned.  

http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/07/super-bowl-ad-watch-a-look-at-the-other-side-of-tonights-game/

 

In B to B Online, Draftfcb Chicago Vice President/Director of Mobile Platforms Patrick Moorhead shares his thoughts on targeting businesses via mobile marketing; PACCAR client mentioned.

http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100208/FREE/302089970

 

In South Florida Caribbean News, Draftfcb New York creates three new spots for the Jamaica Tourist Board’s “Once You Go, You Know” TV campaign; Draftfcb New York Senior Vice President/Executive Creative Director Keith Loell is quoted.

http://www.sflcn.com/story.php?id=7969

 

In Globes, Draftfcb+Shimoni Finkelstein Executive Creative Director Kobi Barki is the first Israeli judge to be a part of the Cannes Lions 2010 Direct jury.

http://www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1000536475&fromMador=821&fromErechMusafHP

 

In Advertising Age, Kraft – while still maintaining accessibility – is looking to update the “look and tone” of its advertising; mentions how the marketer shifted the responsibilities for its biggest-spending U.S. brands to Draftfcb and McGarryBowen.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=141943

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht reports his assessment on the difficulties of digital marketing AND Draftfcb New York Search Associate Media Director Matt Meadow discusses new search advertising and the incorporation of images into PPC ads.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=224

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=225

February 3, 2010

In the Best Ads on TV and Campaign Brief, Draftfcb New York Chief Creative Officer Michael Simons is selected as this week’s guest judge to review this week’s best ads.

http://bestadsontv.com/

http://www.campaignbrief.com/2010/02/bestads-top-6-of-the-week-now-28.html

 

In Restaurants & Institutions, Draftfcb Orange County creates an extensive TV and radio campaign for Taco Bell’s new Five Buck Box; Draftfcb Orange County Executive Creative Director Teddy Brown is quoted.

http://www.rimag.com/article/447284-Taco_Bell_Debuts_NBA_Five_Buck_Box.php

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In The Best Ads on TV, Giovanni+Draftfcb creates a print ad for Glade Sense & Spray.

http://bestadsontv.com/news/blog.php?id=9944

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 29, 2010

In The Gleaner, Draftfcb New York executives attend 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/20100129/social/social2.html

 

In Press, Agnieszka Heidrich, client service director and Katarzyna Karpiuk, strategic director, become co-managing partners of Draftfcb+Ad Fabrika.

http://www.press.pl/newsy/pokaz.php?id=21480

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb Johannesburg’s integrated outdoor advertising and new media technology campaign for Adcock Ingram’s Bioplus has led to a 46% claimed increase in market share as one of the leading lifestyle brands.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/16/44188.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 25, 2010

In Ad Age, Draftfcb makes Ad Age’s agency A-List; Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft, CEO and President Laurence Boschetto and Global Chief Creative Officer Jonathan Harries are quoted.

http://adage.com/agencya-list09/article?article_id=141671

 

In DM News, Levi’s Dockers extends its “Wear the Pants” campaign to an interactive Super Bowl effort; Draftfcb San Francisco launches the spot “Men without Pants” during this year’s Super Bowl.

http://www.dmnews.com/levis-extends-wear-the-pants-campaign-to-interactive-super-bowl-effort/article/162162/

 

In Afaqs!, Hari Sadu returns to Naukri.com’s ads, created by Draftfcb+Ulka; Draftfcb+Ulka COO Sanjeev Bhargava and Creative Director Sanjay Sharma are quoted.

http://www.afaqs.com/perl/news/story.html?sid=26108

 

In The New York Times, Stuart Elliott provides an analysis of Super Bowl rivalries amongst marketers; Draftfcb Orange County client, Taco Bell, is mentioned in relation to Denny’s.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/25/business/media/25adcol.html?scp=2&sq=stuart%20elliott&st=cse

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht discusses how millennials will successfully transform into effective team leaders while developing smarter critical thinking skills AND Draftfcb Chicago SVP/Group Management Director Steve Schildwachter discusses why diversity is important in marketing and how to achieve it in the workplace.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=219

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=220

 

In Advertising, Draftfcb New York creates “Grazina,” a video produced for the 2010 Census website, www.2010.census.gov.

http://www.t-mug.org/advertising-company/u-s-census-bureau-grazina-commercial

 

In Coffee Break Time, Draftfcb Hamburg creates TV spot for Nivea.

http://yasescofeetime.blogspot.com/2010/01/sensitive-skin-nivea-adv.html

January 22, 2010

In Wspot-NYC, Draftfcb New York, Draftfcb Orange County and Draftfcb San Francisco all have spots airing during the Super Bowl for the U.S. Census Bureau, Dockers and Taco Bell respectively.

http://wspotnyc.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/2010-superbowl-ads-coming-soon-3/

 

On Blind, view Draftfcb Chicago’s new spot for Jell-O, “Mousse Temptations.”

http://www.blind.com/work/commercials/jell-o-mousse-temptations/

January 21, 2010

In The Chicago Sun-Times, Draftfcb Chicago hires Rob Farber as executive broadcast producer for the Miller Lite account.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/media/2010/01/rob_farber_joins_draftfcbchica.html

 

In the Financial Express, ITC Foods is one of the biscuit majors aggressively investing their brands and coming up with special offers for consumers in a bid to retain market share; Draftfcb+Ulka has designed the communication package for ITC’s biscuit brands.

http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Biscuit-majors-slug-it-out-for-bigger-chunk-of-mkt-bite/569794/

 

In Guardian, learn how to become Mad Men obsessive; Draftfcb New Zealand helps by designing Joan Holloway and Don Draper figurines.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2010/jan/21/mad-men-lucy-mangan

http://we.draftfcb.com/News/internal/pdfs1/%28NZ%29%20Mad%20Men%20_%20The%20Guardian%20article.pdf

 

In Stop Press, Draftfcb New Zealand wins round two of MSN’s trans-Tasman Butterfly Award.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/01/draftfcb-catches-a-butterfly/

 

In Ad Age, Draftfcb Chicago hires Kevin Drew Davis as senior vice president, digital group creative director.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=141598

 

In Campaign India, Hari Sadu returns to Naukri.com’s ads, created by Draftfcb+Ulka; Draftfcb+Ulka COO Sanjeev Bhargava and Creative Director Sanjay Sharma are quoted.

http://www.campaignindia.in/news/2010/01/21/hari-sadu-returns-in-naukri-com-s-new-campaign

 

In Media Newsline, Draftfcb+Ulka is one of the four agencies shortlisted to handle the creative and media duties for Life Insurance Corporation of India’s insurance sector.

http://www.medianewsline.com/news/120/ARTICLE/5639/2010-01-21.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Scholo Marketing Solutions, Draftfcb New York’s Gerber ad, “United Babies,” is featured.

http://sclohonet.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-ad-campaigns_21.html

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

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

January 14, 2010

In The New York Times, additional languages, social media presence and a boost in the advertising budget are three of the major changes of the 2010 U.S. Census campaign; Draftfcb New York EVP and Group Management Director Jeff Tarakajian and Draftfcb Chief Creative Officer Michael Simons are quoted.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/14/business/media/14adco.html?scp=1&sq=draftfcb&st=cse

 

In The USA Today, the 2010 U.S. Census campaign launches; Draftfcb New York is cited as the lead advertising agency and Draftfcb New York EVP and Group Management Director Jeff Tarakajian is quoted.   

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/2010-01-13-census_N.htm?csp=34

 

In Ad Age, Aurelio Lopes takes over as regional president of Draftfcb Latin America this month; Lopes will keep his current position as president of Giovanni+Draftfcb in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

http://adage.com/globalnews/article?article_id=141481

 

On Reelchicago.com, Draftfcb Chicago hires Kevin Drew Davis as SVP and Digital Group Creative Director.

http://www.reelchicago.com/reel.cfm

 

In Campaign India, Draftfcb+Ulka creates a new campaign for Mint-o Gol.

http://www.campaignindia.in/news/2010/01/14/draftfcb-ulka-turns-mint-o-gol-into--hypocrisy-buster-

 

In Brandweek, pet treats brand Milk-Bone creates a documentary to show the world “through a dog’s eyes”; Draftfcb Orange County campaign “It’s Good to Give” is mentioned.

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/direct/e3i9fb53b6e7c4173def9d22d34228caec1

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

On Arch.itect.us and The Green Dump, Draftfcb Hamburg and Draftfcb Partners in Vienna create award-winning advertisements for Ultra Thin condoms.

http://arch.itect.us/2010/01/13/guerilla-marketing-22-ads-from-bizarre-to-brilliant/

http://www.greendump.net/weburbanist/guerilla-marketing-22-ads-from-bizarre-to-brilliant

January 11, 2010

In American Executive, Draftfcb CEO and President Laurence Boschetto is quoted and pictured in a corporate spotlight on Draftfcb.

http://www.americanexecutive.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7317&Itemid=31

 

In Ad Age and Masso Group, Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft quotes his New Year’s resolution for Draftfcb.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=141392

http://www.massogroup.com/cms/content/view/6181/310/lang,en/

 

In Ad Age, Draftfcb Orange County’s spot for Taco Bell, “Preggers,” was the 5th most-recalled spot of 2009.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=141377

 

In Ad Age, Draftfcb launches new ad campaigns, focusing on dieting and weight-loss plans: Draftfcb Orange County’s “Drive-Thru Diet” campaign for Taco Bell; Draftfcb Chicago’s “Mousse Temptations” campaign as Jell-O’s biggest new product push; Draftfcb New York’s “active role” print campaign for Planters.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=141389

 

In the Best Ads on TV, Ads of the World and Pub Creativo, a selection of Draftfcb New York TV spots created for the 2010 U.S. Census are featured.

http://bestadsontv.com/people.php?id=96211

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

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

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

http://www.pubcreativo.com/2010/01/us-census-bureau-grand-ronde/

 

In Digital Signage Expo, Draftfcb Chicago VP and Director of Mobile Platforms Patrick Moorhead is asked what standardization makes more sense for the digital signage industry.

http://www.digitalsignageexpo.net/DNNArticleMaster/DNNArticleView/tabid/78/smid/1704/ArticleID/2455/Default.aspx

 

In BizCommunity, Draftfcb South Africa’s Jerry Mpufane shares how digital is a top advertising trend in 2010.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/16/43546.html

 

In The New York Times, Aurelio Lopes, president at Giovanni+Draftfcb São Paulo, Brazil, was named regional president of Draftfcb Latin America; he succeeds Rafael de Guzman, who will serve in an advisory role, and also work on global initiatives with Laurence Boschetto, president and chief executive officer of Draftfcb.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/11/business/media/11adnewsletter3.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Pixel Pasta, Draftfcb Lisbon creates an ad aimed against drinking and driving.

http://pixelpastahome.blogspot.com/2010/01/friday-13th-vodka.html

 

In A Birds Eye View, Draftfcb+Ulka creates a print ad for client Tata Docomo.

http://outdooradguru.blogspot.com/2010/01/tata-docomo-do-more-every-sec.html

January 5, 2010

In The New York Times and USA Today, the 2010 U.S. Census advertising campaign launched its “2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour” yesterday on NBC’s Today Show; Draftfcb New York is mentioned as a participating agency.

http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/04/advertising-census-working-overtime/

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/census/2010-01-03-census-launch_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip

 

In Medical, Marketing & Media, Draftfcb Healthcare has acquired Cephalon’s oncology business account.

http://www.mmm-online.com/cephalon-consolidates-oncology-professional-into-draftfcb/article/160587/

 

In Campaign India, Draftfcb+Ulka has appointed Kartik Smetacek as creative director.

http://www.campaignindia.in/news/2010/01/05/draftfcb-ulka-appoints-kartik-smetacek-as-cd

January 4, 2010

In The Wall Street Journal, Draftfcb Chief Media Officer Richard Gagnon predicts the increased use of split-screen commercials in the future; Suzanne Vranica shares her thoughts on industry trends in 2010.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704718204574616370736382560.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecond

 

In DM News, Draftfcb New York EVP of CRM Mike Brzozowski discusses social media marketing and predicts that in 2010, brands will begin using it for “strategic services.”

http://www.dmnews.com/social-media/article/160466/

 

In The New Zealand Herald, Draftfcb New Zealand is praised for a successful 2009, despite the economic turmoil.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/television/news/article.cfm?c_id=339&objectid=10618115

 

In B&T magazine, Draftfcb New Zealand has added an in-house public relations department; PR Director and new division head, Lwindi Ellis, is quoted.

http://thedeathofsmalltalk.com.au/news/e9/0c04ede9.asp

 

In Afaqs, Draftfcb+Ulka hires Kartik Smetacek as new creative director.

http://www.afaqs.com/perl/news/story.html?sid=25935

 

In Campaign India, Draftfcb+Ulka’s shining agency report is featured.

http://www.campaignindia.in/news/2009/12/15/campaign-india-agency-report-card-draftfcb-ulka

 

In DM News, EarthTimes and Chain Leader, Draftfcb Orange County handles the advertising and in-store signage for Taco Bell’s new campaign promoting their drive-thru diet menu.

http://www.dmnews.com/taco-bell-campaign-features-fast-food-chains-first-infomercial/article/160386/

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/taco-bellrsquosreg-drive-thru-dietreg-menu,1102708.shtml

http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6712939.html?nid=3969

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Copywrite Inc., ten future advertising trends are highlighted; Draftfcb Chief Media Officer Richard Gagnon offers trends number two and nine.

http://copywriteink.blogspot.com/2009/12/seeing-future-ten-trends-in-advertising.html

 

In Ads of the World and Pub Creativo, Draftfcb Buenos Aires creates “Test Drive,” a print ad for the Volkswagen Mini Cooper.

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

http://www.pubcreativo.com/2009/12/mini-cooper-test-drive/

 

In PWJO, Draftfcb Paris creates print ad to call attention to the fact that journalists around the world are murdered for doing their job.

http://thepwjo.wordpress.com/2009/12/25/journalist-fates/

 

In My Efficient Planet, Draftfcb Toronto creates a TV spot promoting energy-efficient light bulbs for WWF Canada.

http://myefficientplanet.com/10852/wwf-light-bulb/

 

In Advertolog, Draftfcb+Ulka creates “Do more every second,” a print ad for Tata Docomo.

http://www.advertolog.com/tata/print-outdoor/do-more-every-second-355291/

December 22, 2009

In Ad Age and Endeavor Marketing & Media, Draftfcb New York schedules a television spot for the U.S. Census Bureau and Draftfcb San Francisco schedules a Dockers ad, both to be aired during the 2010 Super Bowl.

http://adage.com/superbowl10/article?article_id=141168

http://endeavour2m.com/blog/?p=389

 

In Adoimagazine.com, Draftfcb Malaysia, the creative agency for Telekom Malaysia Berhad, helps celebrate the success of the “Everyone Connects” campaign; T. Renganathan, chief executive officer of Draftfcb Malaysia is quoted.

http://www.adoimagazine.com/newhome/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5246&catid=1&Itemid=5

Decemeber 18, 2009

In SHOOT Online, Draftfcb Orange County’s PSA, “Fight to Win,” for Alese Coco Fight 2 Win Foundation is named top spot of the week.

http://www.shootonline.com/go/news-view.rs-web2-1802949-1260565889-2.Top-Spot-of-the-Week--Alese-Coco-Fight-2-Win-Foundation-s--Fight-2-Win--Out-Of-Draftfcb.html

 

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

http://www.sostav.ru/news/2009/12/18/soc1/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In The World Accordingly, Draftfcb New York’s spot, “Drug Dealer,” for ONDCP is praised for its effectiveness in sharing an important message to the parents of teens.

http://theworldaccordingtomems.blogspot.com/2009/12/agency-draftfcb-new-york.html

 

In The Blog of Film & Video Editor, Draftfcb Chicago created a spot, “Dance Off,” for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.

http://mikequinnjr.blogspot.com/2009/12/mac-cheese.html  

December 17, 2009

In Ad Age, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht and Draftfcb Chicago Chief Strategic Planning Officer James Shuttleworth discuss the importance of “artscience marketing.”

http://adage.com/cmostrategy/article?article_id=141119

 

In Promo Magazine, Draftfcb San Francisco creates a new campaign for Dockers.

http://promomagazine.com/news/dockers-vp-review-1216/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Ad Majorem, Tina Manikas, Draftfcb global retail and promotions officer, is named Jury President of the Promotion and Activation Lions for the 2010 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.

http://admajoremblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/congratulations-to-renaissance.html

 

In Advertising Literacy, Draftfcb New York creates two campaigns for the National Youth Anti-Drug Campaign and Oreo DSRL.

http://lisaconstance12.blogspot.com/2009/12/draftfcb.html

 

On advertography.com, Draftfcb Hamburg creates a print ad for Kraft Foods’ Miracle Whip.

http://www.advertography.com/stephan-forsterling-kraft-foods-inc/

December 16, 2009

In Campaign Brief, Draftfcb New Zealand is up for several honors at the International Caples Awards.

http://www.campaignbrief.com/2009/12/three-out-of-six-contenders-fo.html

 

In Sys-Con Media, Draftfcb partners with Monster Media to create a unique touch display promoting Qwest’s internet services.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/1223412

 

In Ad Age, Draftfcb’s work for client Kmart ranks in the list of top ten holiday commercials.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=141097

 

On Scaryideas.com, view the making of Draftfcb New York’s PSA for the City Harvest Food Rescue Organization.

http://www.scaryideas.com/content/15150/

December 14, 2009

In AdNation, Design Taxi, Campaign India and Emirates Business 24/7, Draftfcb Global Retail & Promotions Officer Tina Manikas is named Cannes Lions 2010 Promo & Activation Jury President.

http://adnationme.com/news/latest-stories/latest-aces-line-up-for-cannes-2010.html

http://www.designtaxi.com/news.php?id=29905&page=1

http://www.campaignindia.in/news/2009/12/14/cannes-lions-unveils-2010-pr-and-promo-jury-presidents

http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/12/Pages/12122009/12132009_ca456e8eb5fc4d6cb7ff2921c9abad57.aspx

 

In The Chicago Sun-Times and Earth Times, Draftfcb Chicago develops the creative elements for Diners Club International’s new global branding campaign.

http://www.suntimes.com/business/lazare/1937534,CST-FIN-lew14.article

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/diners-club-internationalreg-launches-new-global-branding-campaign,1088573.shtml

 

In Cap&Design, Draftfcb Sweden shares its approach when it came to drafting a commercial and tone for “thank you movie.”

http://capdesign.idg.se/2.990/1.277389/tackfilmse-spreds-som-en-lopeld-pa-natet?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SenasteNyheterna+%28CAP%3A+senaste+nyheterna%29

 

In The Chicago Tribune, Draftfcb Chicago hires Ken Muench as new director of multicultural planning.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-sun-confidential-1213-dec13,0,4624476.column

 

In BizCommunity, Draftfcb South Africa Chief Creative Officer Brett Morris is appointed chairman of the Creative Circle, the industry's body for creative representation.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/43122.html

 

In The New York Times, Draftfcb Chicago welcomes Patrick Moorhead as vice president and director for mobile platforms and Ken Muench as senior vice president and director for multicultural planning.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/business/media/14adnewsletter3.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chicago Media Planner Jennifer Beio discusses why she enjoys the new social networking community, Foursquare AND 361 Experiential SVP and Group Management Director Brad Back says that press principles are relevant when dealing with co-workers and clients.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=214

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=213

 

In Existing Visual, Draftfcb Hong Kong creates a print ad for Mr. Muscle kitchen stain remover.

http://www.existingvisual.com/2009/12/13/mr-muscle-kitchen-stain-remover-crocodile/

 

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

http://www.basmuller.nl/blabla/2009/12/things-you-can-do-with-an-iphone/

December 11, 2009

In Clean Energy Daily, Draftfcb is one of the agencies involved with the “Hopenhagen” campaign.

http://www.theenergydaily.com/ced/press_releases/?filename=environmental_services%2f200912101645PR_NEWS_USPR_____NY24557.html

 

In Advertising Age, a senior management shake-up at automotive giant General Motors; Draftfcb rumored to be a contender for the business on the highly anticipated Chevrolet Cruze small car.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=141017

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb New York Senior Digital Business Strategist Sanjay Rana makes the case for and against social media.

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=212

 

In Nonprofit News and Comment, Draftfcb New York creates an attention-grabbing campaign for the City Harvest Food Rescue Organization.

http://hausercenter.org/npnews/?p=543

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 3, 2009

In Campaign, Draftfcb London Executive Creative Director Mark Fiddes shares his thoughts on the role of executive creative directors.

http://we.draftfcb.com/News/internal/pdfs1/Campaign_MarkF.pdf

 

In Mobile Commerce Daily, Draftfcb Chicago client Miller Coors is a brand that heavily invests in mobile marketing.

http://www.mobilecommercedaily.com/hp-exec-brands%E2%80%99-mobile-spend-will-be-up-in-2010/

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa Chairman Nkwenkwe Nkomo is appointed a member of the 2010 board of directors for the Association for Communication and Advertising.

http://retail.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/42738.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

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

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=210

 

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

http://maxboard.blogspot.com/2009/12/city-harvest-commercial.html

December 2, 2009

In DTC Perspectives, Draftfcb Healthcare wins big at the first ever CLIO Healthcare Awards.

http://www.dtcperspectives.com/article/Saatchi-+and+-Saatchi-Wins-Big-at-First-Ever-CLIO-Healthcare-Awards/204.html

 

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

http://www2.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/120109_moorhead.aspx

http://www.clickz.com/3635800

 

In Creativity, get a behind the scenes look at the making of Draftfcb New York’s PSA for the City Harvest Food Rescue Organization.

http://creativity-online.com/news/behind-the-work-draftfcbs-apples-for-city-harvest/140799

 

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

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/optimus-santa-monica-and-draftfcb,1069665.shtml

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht discusses the “Bauhaus” school of design and architecture, and how its principles affect innovative technology and production.

 http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=209

 

In Adpulp, Five blogs before lunch and Adrants, Draftfcb San Francisco launches a new radio, print, poster and online advertising campaign for Dockers.

http://www.adpulp.com/archives/2009/12/real_men_needed.php

http://daveibsen.typepad.com/5_blogs_before_lunch/2009/12/levis-dockers-brand-is-targeting-generation-recession.html

http://www.adrants.com/2009/12/dockers-to-put-hair-back-on-mens.php

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 30, 2009

In Crain’s Chicago Business, an in-depth article praises the success of Draftfcb Chicago and discusses Mark Modesto’s recent promotion to president of North America.

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?id=32718

 

In DM News, Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft writes a feature article on Lester Wunderman for DM News’ 30th Anniversary issue AND Howard