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August 2, 2010

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Mobile Marketer, Draftfcb Chicago strengthens its mobile offering, partners with Velti, a leader in mobile marketing and advertising technology solutions; Draftfcb Chicago Vice President and Director of Mobile Platforms Patrick Moorhead is interviewed.

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/advertising-agencies/6973.html

 

CREATIVE

 

In Trading Markets, Yahoo! Business, PR Inside and Forbes, Taco Bell introduces its new Cantina Tacos; Draftfcb Orange County is handling the TV ads and in-store signage.

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/yum_taco-bell-r-serves-up-all-new-cantina-tacos-and-introduces-carnitas-shredded-pork-and-corn-tortilla-1081247.html

http://ca.us.biz.yahoo.com/bw/100802/20100802005303.html?.v=1

http://www.pr-inside.com/taco-bell-serves-up-all-new-cantina-r2035448.htm

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/businesswire/2010/08/02/businesswire143272925.html

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Agency Spy, Draftfcb San Francisco is appointed CRM agency for Electronic Arts.

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/draftfcb/draft_sf_nabs_eas_crm_biz_169444.asp

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Biz Community and 10 and 5, Draftfcb South Africa’s digital and interactive specialist agency, Mesh, took first and second place at the Creative Circle Ad of the Month Awards.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/50648.html

http://10and5.com/2010/08/the-creative-circle-digital-results/

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In DM News, Interpublic reported an increase in revenue for 2Q’10, exceeding analyst expectations; Draftfcb is mentioned.

http://www.dmnews.com/interpublic-publicis-report-q2-first-half-revenue-gains/article/175871/

 

In The Chicago Sun-Times, Energy BBDO/Chicago teams up with a new bidder, the Northstar Lottery Group; Draftfcb Chicago is mentioned.

http://www.suntimes.com/business/lazare/2556228,CST-NWS-lew02.article

http://blogs.suntimes.com/media/2010/07/energy_bbdochicago_casts_its_f.html

July 12, 2010

NEW BUSINESS

 

In AdNews, Draftfcb Melbourne wins a strategic and social media project for The Museum of Australia Democracy; Draftfcb Melbourne Strategy Planning Director Jason Clapperton is quoted.

http://www.adnews.com.au/news/draftfcb-wins-museum-brief

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In CYCAN, Draftfcb South Africa Group Chief Executive John Dixon is interviewed about the agency’s value proposition and his future outlook for the company.

http://www.cycan.co.za/news-details_bryan-hattingh-interviews-draftfcb-chief-executive-john-dixon_57.html

 

In The Spec, Draftfcb launches the Institute of Decision Making to better understand and influence consumers’ decisions; Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht and Draftfcb San Francisco Director of Strategic Planning Matthew Willcox quoted.

http://www.thespec.com/News/Business/article/806040

 

PEOPLE

 

In Sify Finance, the impending elections of the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) have caused a divide within India’s advertising community; Draftfcb APAC and Africa CFO Nagesh Alai is the current vice-president of the AAAI.

http://sify.com/finance/aaai-rift-out-in-the-open-news-default-khmaErdfbhc.html

July 9, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In South Africa Explored, 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://blog.sa-venues.com/miscellaneous/keep-flying/

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Marketing Interactive, Draftfcb is a finalist in the “Brand Consultancy of the Year – Overall Brand Strategy” category at Marketing Magazine’s Agency of the Year Awards 2010.

http://www.marketing-interactive.com/aoty/2010/hk/index.php?id=6&Itemid=6&option=com_content&view=article

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

On Newson6.com, Draftfcb launches the Institute of Decision Making to better understand and influence consumers’ decisions; Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht and Draftfcb San Francisco Director of Strategic Planning Matthew Willcox quoted.

http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=12741896

July 8, 2010

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Ad Age, Crain’s Chicago Business, Media Post and TMC News, Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft will be a 2010 Direct Marketing Association (DMA) Hall of Fame inductee.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=144819

http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=38800

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=131520

http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/07/08/4889848.htm

 

CREATIVE

 

In Biz Community and Bla Bla Blog, 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.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/147/49789.html

http://www.blabla.co.za/2010/07/08/keep-flying/

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Biz Community and Totally Mad, Draftfcb launches the Institute of Decision Making to better understand and influence consumers’ decisions; Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht and Draftfcb San Francisco Director of Strategic Planning Matthew Willcox quoted.

http://www.totallymad.co.za/?idstory=27665

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/224/423/49798.html

 

In MoneyLife, some Indian ads are playing into negative racial stereotypes; Draftfcb+Ulka Creative Group Head Macklin Lacerda is quoted.

http://www.moneylife.in/article/78/6922.html

July 6, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Marketing Web, Biz Community, Fin24 and Totally Mad, 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.totallymad.co.za/?idstory=27488

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page71627?oid=128518&sn=Marketingweb%20detail&pid=71616

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/147/49632.html

http://www.fin24.com/AdReview/Advertising-and-Marketing/Hangover-cure-20100704

 

In Media News International, Draftfcb Orange County launches a fully integrated “Smokey the Bear” campaign for the Ad Council, the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters; Draftfcb Orange County Senior Vice President, Group Management Director Hilary Hamer quoted.

http://www.mnilive.com/2010/07/smokey-bear-stars-in-new-psas/

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Research, MRWeb, WaayTV, News Observer, KHQ and Passion Stew, Draftfcb launches the Institute of Decision Making to better understand and influence consumers’ decisions; Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht and Draftfcb San Francisco Director of Strategic Planning Matthew Willcox quoted.

http://www.research-live.com/news/news-headlines/draftfcb-opens-institute-of-decision-making/4003075.article

http://www.mrweb.com/drno/news11938.htm

http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12741900&nav=menu635_9_5_1

http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/07/05/565882/agency-launches-study-to-understand.html

http://www.khq.com/Global/story.asp?S=12741900

http://passionstew.blogspot.com/2010/07/draft-fcb-creates-institute-focused-on.html

 

PEOPLE

 

In Indian Television and Echange4Media, it is reported that Draftfcb APAC and Africa CFO Nagesh Alai is a presidential nominee for the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI).

http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k10/july/julymam15.php

http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory1.asp?news_id=38693&section_id=1&tag=4661

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In 10and5, Draftfcb South Africa creates a foosball competition to keep the World Cup spirit alive.

http://10and5.com/2010/07/draftfcb-foosball-league/

 

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

http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/online-viral/off-spray-vuvuzelas-13760805/

July 2, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Advertising Age, Draftfcb Orange County launches a fully integrated “Smokey the Bear” campaign for the Ad Council, the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters; Draftfcb Orange County Senior Vice President, Group Management Director Hilary Hamer quoted.

http://adage.com/goodworks/post?article_id=144777

http://www.dmnews.com/forest-service-ad-council-launch-integrated-smokey-the-bear-campaign/article/173790/

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In CNBC, MediaPost’s Media Daily News, MSN Money, News Blaze and Examiner, Draftfcb launches the Institute of Decision Making to better understand and influence consumers’ decisions; Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht and Draftfcb San Francisco Director of Strategic Planning Matthew Willcox quoted.

http://classic.cnbc.com/id/38040439

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/index.cfm?art_aid=131321&art_searched=&fa=Articles.showArticle&page_number=0&passFuseAction=PublicationsSearch.showSearchReslts

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/news/article.aspx?feed=PR&Date=20100701&ID=11671780

http://newsblaze.com/story/2010070109380200002.pnw/topstory.html

http://www.examiner.com/p-477182~Draftfcb_Launches_Institute_of_Decision_Making.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Manager Joshua Dysart continues to share video interviews from the 2010 Cannes Lions Advertising Festival.

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=267

 

In Media Bistro’s Agency Spy and Ads of the World, Draftfcb Chicago unveils a 20-second viral video, “Vuvuzelas,” for Off! bug spray.

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/ha/draftfcb_addresses_the_vuvuzela_problem_166491.asp

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

 

In Coloribus, Draftfcb Kuala Lumpur creates a print ad for Off! bug spray.

http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/prints/off-draft-fcb-kuala-lumpur-malaysia-10329605/

July 1, 2010

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In PR Newswire, Draftfcb Chicago is again named one of “Chicago’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” by the National Association for Business Resources.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/this-years-101-best-and-brightest-companies-to-work-for-in-chicago-announced-by-national-association-for-business-resources-97511174.html

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Smartbrief, MSN Money, Bloomberg Businessweek, PR Newswire, Ad Blog News and Centredaily.com, Draftfcb launches the Institute of Decision Making to better understand and influence consumer’s decisions; Draftfcb San Francisco Director of Strategic Planning Matthew Willcox will serve as the unit’s director and Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht is quoted.

http://www.smartbrief.com/news/iab/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=01AA6095-FF9D-465C-B985-BD284D0A3581&copyid=C2C97DAA-F740-436C-A14B-96C703D32CCB&brief=IAB&sb_code=rss&&campaign=rss

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/news/article.aspx?feed=PR&Date=20100701&ID=11671780&topic=TOPIC_LICENSING_MARKETING_AGREEMENTS&isub=1

http://investing.businessweek.com/research/markets/news/article.asp?docKey=600-201007011236PR_NEWS_USPR_____CG29812-1&params=timestamp||07/01/2010%2012:36%20PM%20ET||headline||Draftfcb%20Launches%20Institute%20of%20Decision%20Making||docSource||PR%20Newswire||provider||ACQUIREMEDIA

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/draftfcb-launches-institute-of-decision-making-97594089.html

http://adcrowdblognews.blogspot.com/2010/06/draftfcblog-draftfcbs-institute-of.html

http://www.centredaily.com/2010/07/01/2072256/draftfcb-launches-institute-of.html

 

In AAAA, Valor Econômico, Blog da Marili, Blue Bus and LatinSpots, Draftfcb hosts a seminar at the 2010 Cannes Lions to discuss the “6.5 Seconds That Matter” operating system.

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

 

In Independent Trailer, small businesses are taking advantage of lower marketing costs; Draftfcb West Coast SVP, Media Director Michael Knott is quoted.

http://independentretailer.com/2010/07/01/marketing-opps-for-small-biz/

 

CREATIVE

 

In SHOOT Online, Draftfcb Orange County creates “Terrible,” a new spot supporting Taco Bell’s $2 Meal Deals featuring Charles Barkley.

http://www.shootonline.com/go/index.php?name=Release&op=view&id=rs-web2-155120-1277936746-2

 

PEOPLE

 

In AAAA, Draftfcb Chicago hires Sarah Montague as senior vice president, group management director to help lead the Volkswagen account.

http://www.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/062810_DraftfcbVolkswagen.aspx

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Associate Soraya Eltomey interviews Draftfcb San Francisco Director of Strategic Planning Matthew Willcox who explains the Institute of Decision Making.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=265

June 30, 2010

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In The New York Times and UsHour.com, Draftfcb launches the Institute of Decision Making to better understand and influence consumer’s decisions; Draftfcb San Francisco Director of Strategic Planning Matthew Willcox will serve as the unit’s director and Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht is quoted.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/30/business/media/30adco.html

http://www.ushour.com/advertising-a-quest-to-learn-what-drives-consumer-decisions/

 

In New York Festivals, Draftfcb Chicago Chief Creative Officer Rob Sherlock discusses his creative philosophy and 6.5 Seconds That Matter in a video interview.

http://newyorkfestivals.tv/interviews/draftfcb-chicago

 

CREATIVE

 

In Market Watch and PR Newswire, Draftfcb Orange County develops a series of PSAs for Smokey Bear and the prevention of wildfires; Draftfcb Orange County SVP, Group Management Director Hilary Hamer is quoted.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/smokey-bear-returns-to-remind-americans-only-you-can-prevent-wildfires-2010-06-30?reflink=MW_news_stmp

http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/44925/

 

PEOPLE

 

In Media Post, The Chicago Sun Times and Agency Spy, Draftfcb Chicago hires Sarah Montague as senior vice president, group management director to help lead the Volkswagen account.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showEdition&art_send_date=2010-6-29&art_type=23

http://blogs.suntimes.com/media/2010/06/sarah_montague_returns_to_draf.html

http://www.mediabistro.com/agencyspy/news/tuesday_odds_and_ends_166165.asp

 

In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa Group Executive Creative Director Brett Morris, Deputy Creative Director Neo Mashigo and Creative Director Erin Brooks will be judges at this year’s Loerie Awards

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/410/12/49488.html

 

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

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showEdition&art_send_date=2010-6-29&art_type=23

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In HorizonT, derStandard.at and extradienst, Draftfcb Partners made the Cyber Lions shortlist with “Battered Women’s Shelter.”

http://www.horizont.at/newsdetail/news/cannes-lions-vier-weitere-chancen-fuer-oesterreich.html

http://derstandard.at/1276413700736/CyberDesign-Und-wieder-vier-Shortlistplaetze-fuer-Oesterreich

http://www.extradienst.at/Artikel.33+M59b0931f439.0.html

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 11, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In EFY Times, Draftfcb Ulka unveils the next installment of HCL’s “Technology that Touches Lives” campaign with a new television spot; Draftfcb Ulka Chief Operating Officer Sanjeev Bhargava quoted.

http://www.efytimes.com/e1/46950/fullnews.htm

 

PEOPLE

 

In PharmaLive.com, Draftfcb Healthcare welcomes Dave Garson as executive vice president, managing director of Area 23; Draftfcb Healthcare Chief Executive Officer and President Dana Maiman and Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Officer Rich Levy quoted.

http://pharmalive.com/News/index.cfm?articleid=710729&categoryid=33%2C34

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

In Campaign Brief and Stop Press, Draftfcb New Zealand wins the responsibilities to provide advertising and specialist media relations services to Statistics New Zealand for its 2011 Census; Draftfcb New Zealand Managing Director Brian van den Hurk quoted.

http://www.campaignbrief.com/nz/2010/06/draftfcb-wins-statistics-nz-20.html

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2010/06/drafty-mangoes-set-sail-for-bold-horizon/

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Earth Times, Draftfcb San Francisco takes home a Silver Effie for its work on Electronic Arts’ “Active Personal Trainer.”

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/work-behalf-ea-sports,1339890.shtml

 

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

 

In PR USA, Draftfcb is a sponsor of the 2010 ADCOLOR Awards.

http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=412310&Itemid=28

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In Marketing Director, Merca 2.0, Multipress and Revista NEO, Draftfcb is sponsoring the 2010 Roger Hatchuel Academy during the 57th Annual Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in France.

http://www.marketingdirecto.com/actualidad/eventos-y-formacion/draft-fcb-patrocina-una-academia-para-jovenes-talentos-en-cannes-lions/
http://www.merca20.com/draftfcb-patrocina-a-la-nueva-ola-de-la-publicidad/
http://multipress.com.mx/articulos.php?id_sec=11&id_art=11954&id_ejemplar=0
http://app.fromdoppler.com/Campaigns/CampaignViewer.aspx?campaignId=4137584D704635327572453D&campaignType=1&subscriberId=41411956&languageid=2&email=lourdes.sanchez@draftfcb.com

 

In Market Watch, Interpublic will present at William Blair’s 30th Annual Growth Stock Conference; Draftfcb mentioned.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/interpublic-group-to-present-at-the-william-blair-company-30th-annual-growth-stock-conference-2010-06-10?reflink=MW_news_stmp

April 30, 2010

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In Consumer Electrics Net, Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft will receive the Mac Dane Award for Humanitarian Excellence at the UJA-Federation of New York’s Marketing Communications Division Global Leadership Award Dinner next week.

http://www.consumerelectronicsnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=1061936

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Light Reading, mobile marketing spend is on the rise; Draftfcb Chicago VP and Head of Mobile platforms Patrick Moorhead is quoted.

http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=191172&f_src=lightreading_gnews

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In Ad Age, Sears Holdings CMO Richard Gernstein resigns; Draftfcb Chicago is cited as the agency handling creative duties for Kmart.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=143623

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht draws business strategy insight for marketers from Walter Kiechel’s book, “The Lords of Strategy.”

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=247

 

In Ads of the World, Draftfcb San Francisco creates “Pup-Peroni: Pup Routes” for client Del Monte.

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

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 2, 2010

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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 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/

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

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 8, 2009

In DM News, new Draftfcb Chicago Vice-President/Management Director of mobile platforms, Patrick J. Moorhead, discusses mobile’s growing importance.

http://www.dmnews.com/digital-insider-patrick-moorhead-vp-director-of-mobile-platforms-draftfcb-chicago-on-mobiles-growing-prominence/article/159205/

 

In Ad Age, Draftfcb Chicago welcomes former Razorfish executive Patrick J. Moorhead as its new vice president/management director of mobile platforms.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=140946

 

In Media Post, Draftfcb Executive Vice-President/Director of Shopper Marketing, Jim Lucas, discusses predictors of 2009 holiday sales.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=118050&passFuseAction=PublicationsSearch.showSearchReslts&art_searched=&page_number=0

 

In Campaign Live and Marketing Week, Draftfcb London retains the £15 million direct marketing account for the Post Office.

http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/channel/GovernmentNonProfit/article/972776/draftfcb-retains-15-million-post-office-dm-business/

http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/draftfcb-retains-post-office-dm-account/3007633.article

 

In Fibre 2 Fashion, 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.fibre2fashion.com/news/apparel-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=80025

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Bird on a Wire, Draftfcb South Africa creates a print ad campaign for its client, Santam.

http://birdonawire.co.za/blog/uncategorized/morne-van-zyl-shoots-print-campaign-for-santam/

 

In Desicreative, Draftfcb+Ulka creates a campaign to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process of elections.

http://www.desicreative.com/?p=698

December 7, 2009

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

 

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

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

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

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

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

 

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

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

December 4, 2009

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

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

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

 

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

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

December 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/

October 27, 2009

In BtoB Online, Draftfcb Healthcare wins honorable mention for its “Flomax Pilobolus” and “Live in My Skin” campaigns in the first-ever CLIO Awards.

http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091026/FREE/310269939

http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091026/FREE/910269984

http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091026/FREE/310269957

 

In AdWeek and CS News, Draftfcb Orange County creates 15-second ad spots to promote the Black Jack Taco giveaway on Halloween.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/e3ifc258f6318477ab07b5574244a08fb47

http://www.csnews.com/csn/foodservice/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004030594

 

On Exchange4Media.com, Draftfcb+Ulka selected as one of the nine agencies in the final round of creative pitches for Air India.

http://www.exchange4media.com/e4m/news/fullstory.asp?section_id=1&news_id=36264&tag=32229&pict=0

 

In Reuters, Draftfcb New York will host the “Targeting Tips for Content Campaigns” panel at the Ad Tech New York Conference and Expo.

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS189500+27-Oct-2009+BW20091027

 

In The New York Times, Desmond LaVelle and Julie Scelzo join Draftfcb San Francisco as senior vice presidents and creative directors, leading the creative work for the Dockers account.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/26/business/media/26adnewsletter3.html

 

In BizCommunity, Draftfcb South Africa Account Manager Ningi Mhinga and Group Financial Director Khaya Dludla are voted two of GQ Magazine’s “Best Dressed” men in business.

http://medical.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/430/41404.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In the University of Michigan’s The Career Center, a student discusses a recent experience at Draftfcb Chicago during the Marketing/Advertising Immersion Excursion.

http://blog.careercenter.dsa.umich.edu/2009/10/27/an-insiders-look-at-an-immersion-excursion/

October 22, 2009

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

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

 

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

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

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

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

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

October 12, 2009

In BtoB, Mike Brzozowski of Draftfcb New York joins an expert panel in a virtual roundtable to discuss the evolving nature of direct marketing.

http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091012/FREE/310129953

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chicago’s USPS Innovation Center receives the PRO Award for the Best Use of P-O-P category.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=192

 

In Ecovi, Draftfcb New York and San Francisco praised for use of good-cause marketing for the Milk-Bone brand; Sean Hardwick, senior vice president and group management director of Draftfcb Orange County is quoted.

http://www.ecovi.org/?p=940

October 9, 2009

In Media, Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft discusses in a video interview his plans on how to raise agency awareness and activity in Asia.

http://www.media.asia/Newsarticle/2009_10/VIDEO-Howard-Draft-on-DraftFCBs-future-in-Asia/37446

 

In Briefing, Draftfcb announces Simon Calvert is the new global chief planning officer, effective immediately.

http://www.briefing.pt/content/view/932/9/

 

In Advertising Age, Draftfcb Chicago’s Eduardo de Hesa is featured in the 2009 AdColor Honorees’ slideshow; he is in picture 10 of 18.

http://adage.com/bigtent/post?article_id=139523

 

In The New York Times, Draftfcb San Francisco and New York demonstrate good cause marketing through the Milk-Bone campaign.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/09/business/media/09adco.html?_r=1

 

In Stop Press, the Mitre 10 “Sandpit Kids” ad, created by Draftfcb, is voted by the New Zealand public as the Best Ad in Fair Go’s annual ad awards.

http://www.stoppress.co.nz/news/2009/09/mitre-10-kids-is-nz%E2%80%99s-fave-ad/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In an AdForum Worldwide Summit blog, Angela Natividad shares positive feedback about presentations given by Draftfcb Chief Executive Officer and President Laurence Boschetto and Executive Chairman Howard Draft.

http://attitude.adforum.com/summit/2009/10/09/incognito-integration-elephant-parables-and-carbonated-pop-draftfcb-wunderman-and-arcade/

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb New York SVP/Search Director, Dan Brough, voices his disagreement with the recent Advertising Age article, “Pharma Drops Search Advertising After FDA Warning.”

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=190

October 7, 2009

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

http://www.cbnews.fr/newsletter

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

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

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

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

 

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

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

August 13, 2009

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

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

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

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

 

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

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

July 10, 2009

In Advertising Age, Draftfcb San Francisco has hired Robbie Whiting to lead its digital practice as VP, creative technology.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=137768

 

In Profetico, Draftfcb Canada, Coors Light’s new contest cools down the summer heat.

http://profectio.com/coors-light-new-contest-cools-down-the-summer-heat

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Sys-Con Media, Giovanni + Draftfcb Brazil is featured for its Fiat Sky outdoor ad.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/1030428

June 1, 2009

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

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

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

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

 

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

http://shopper360.blogspot.com/2009/06/draftfcbs-lucas-shopper-marketing-is.html
May 28, 2009

In Advertising Age, Draftfcb New York welcomes Adam Levine as its new chief growth officer.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=136879

 

In der standard, Draftfcb Kobza Executive Creative Director Patrik Partl judges at the AD Stars, one of Asia’s biggest creative award shows.

http://derstandard.at/?url=/?id=1242316084785

 

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

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&refer=conews&tkr=IPG%3AUS&sid=aXi7U6ZJhLpg

 

In adformatie, Draftfcb Amsterdam took home an award from the SJP for its work on the Animal Shelter Amsterdam.

http://www.adformatie.nl/nieuws/bericht/sjp-deelt-1-gouden-magneet-uit/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Chicago and West Coast Executive Creative Director Tom O’Keefe applauds Cripsin Porter + Bogusky’s creative (and accountable) work AND Draftfcb Hamburg Strategic Planner Christiane Bunnenberg shares her thoughts on brands and customer retention.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=136

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=135

 

In The Big Fat Marketing Blog, Draftfcb San Francisco’s campaign to introduce EA Sports Active is commended; Draftfcb San Francisco Senior Vice President/Account Director Cricket Wardein quoted.

http://bigfatmarketingblog.com/2009/05/28/ea-sports-active-hits-the-ground-running/

March 3, 2009
In ‘Boards, Draftfcb San Francisco promotes Tony Vazquez and Colin McRae each to creative director.
 
http://www.boardsmag.com/articles/magazine/20090301/inventory.html

In TMCnet.com, Draftfcb Ulka National Creative Director KS Chakravarthy is chosen to be part of the Outdoor Lions jury at the 2009 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.
 
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/03/02/4024530.htm
February 12, 2009
In Creativity-Online, Draftfcb San Francisco names Tony Vazquez and Colin McRae each as creative director.
 
February 5, 2009
In BtoB Online and MSNBC, Draftfcb Chicago wins the integrated marketing duties for ProCure Treatment Centers.
 

In MSN Money and San Francisco Business Times, Draftfcb San Francisco launches Del Monte’s first campaign for its Pup-Peroni brand.
 
 
 
In Chicago Defender Online, Draftfcb Chicago creates a campaign for Boeing called “Have a Dream.”
 
 
 
In DM News and Marketing VOX, Draftfcb New York is handed Starbucks’ direct marketing and CRM chores for the brand’s loyalty card business.
 
 
February 3, 2009

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

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

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


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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