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August 16, 2010

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
In The New York Times, the Direct Marketing Association Hall of Fame will welcome Draftfcb Executive Chairman Howard Draft and Crain Communications President Rance Crain to its 2010 inductee list; Interpublic mentioned.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/business/media/16adnewsletter3.html?src=busln

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP                                              

In Advertising Age, industry experts discuss whether mobile units should be housed via creative agencies or media shops; Draftfcb’s partnership with mobile-technology firm Velti mentioned, Draftfcb Chicago Director of Mobile Platforms Patrick Moorhead quoted and Interpublic mentioned.

http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=145401

 

In The Wall Street Journal, Biz Report and Pocket Gamer, iAd, Apple’s recently launched mobile advertising service platform, experiences major obstacles concerning delays and the company’s involvement with the creative process; Draftfcb Chicago Director of Mobile Platforms Patrick Moorhead quoted and Interpublic mentioned.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703321004575427892781417642.html?mod=googlenews_wsj 
http://www.bizreport.com/2010/08/control-freaks-apple-frustrate-iad-advertisers.html#
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/r/PG.Biz/iAd/news.asp?c=22866

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

In Biz Community, the 2010 Pendoring Awards submission deadline is extended to August 30; the winner in the student category will be offered an internship at Draftfcb.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/51090.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Corporate Communications Manager Joshua Dysart shares a video by Draftfcb South Africa Chief Executive Officer John Dixon on the “Keep Flying” campaign.

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=277

 

In guardian.co.uk PDA: The Digital Content Blog and Mobile Marketing Watch, Apple’s iAd service platform experiences major challenges concerning delays and the company’s involvement with the creative process; Draftfcb Chicago Director of Mobile Platforms Patrick Moorhead quoted and Interpublic mentioned.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/pda/2010/aug/16/apple-advertising

http://www.mobilemarketingwatch.com/two-sided-story-new-report-says-iad-off-to-a-rocky-start-cites-apples-tight-control-8490/

 

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 22, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In The New York Times, an interested reader asks questions about the new State Farm Insurance ads; Draftfcb Chicago is cited as the creator of these new spots.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/21/business/media/21adnewsletter2.html?scp=1&sq=draftfcb&st=cse

 

PEOPLE

 

In The New York Times and AAAA, Draftfcb Chicago hires Chip Hoyt as executive vice president, group management director of retail.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/21/business/media/21adnewsletter3.html?scp=2&sq=draftfcb&st=cse

http://www.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/061610_draftfcb_hoyt.aspx

 

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

http://www.screenafrica.com/pls/cms/page?s=2054%2c4715%2c0%2c0%2c103%2c581284%2cJudging_line-up_at_Loeries

 

In Screen Africa, Biz Community and Taxi, the first awards of the 2010 Cannes Lions have been announced; fifty-five promo & activation category winners were selected by the international jury led by Draftfcb Global Retail and Promotions Officer Tina Manikas.

http://www.screenafrica.com/pls/cms/page?s=2054%2c4609%2c0%2c0%2c103%2c582266%2cCannes_Lions_winners_in_Promo__Activation_PR__Direct_

http://medical.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/14/49198.html

http://www.designtaxi.com/news/32115/Cannes-Lions-Announces-First-4-Awards/

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In The Economic Times, India ranks fifth at Cannes among countries with the highest number of entries, but has not performed well in the Promo & Activation and Direct categories; Draftfcb Global Retail and Promotions Officer and Promo & Activation Jury President Tina Manikas is quoted.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/advertising/Cannes-Dismal-performance-in-promo-becomes-talk-of-the-town/articleshow/6076571.cms

 

In Ad Age, Brand Republic, USA Today, The Economic Times, Afaqs! and Adweek’s RealTimeCannes, the 2010 Cannes Lions promo & activation category winners have been announced; Draftfcb Global Retail and Promotions Officer and Promo & Activation Jury President Tina Manikas is quoted.

http://adage.com/cannes2010/article?article_id=144568

http://www.brandrepublic.com/news/1011191/AMV-BBDO-UK-winner-Promo---Activation-Lions/

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/livefrom/post/2010/06/cannes-juries-raise-a-glass-to-gatorade/1

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/advertising/Cannes-India-opens-account-with-silver--bronze/articleshow/6076566.cms

http://www.afaqs.com/perl/news/story.html?sid=27453_Cannes+2010:+Ogilvy+India+gets+its+first+Promo+Lion

http://www.realtimecannes.com/2010/06/tbwachiatday-wins-two-grand-prix-in-promo-and-pr-for-gatorade-replay.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Giovanni+Draftfcb São Paulo SVP, Account Management Patricia Marinho shares her thoughts on Day 2 in Cannes, discussing two successful seminars hosted by Go Viral and JWT.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=260

 

In Adland and Elsterama, Draftfcb Stockholm Creative Director Anders Dalenius is interviewed in Cannes; he shares his thoughts on advertising, creatives today and his agency’s successful “Hero” campaign.

http://adland.tv/content/anders-dalenius-draftfcb-stockholm-breaking-rules-create-something-new

http://elsterama.com/anders-dalenius-draftfcb-stockholm-breaking-rules-create-something-new

June 14, 2010

CREATIVE

 

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

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

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

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

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

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

PEOPLE

 

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

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

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

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

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

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

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

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

May 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

March 31, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In VOD Newswire, Draftfcb Chicago creates the new website for Prismacolor®; Draftfcb Chicago EVP, Group Account Management Director Jennifer Rowland is quoted.

http://vodnewswire.com/vodnewswire/news/prismacolor-20100330/

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

In The New York Times, Nick Paul has been named executive vice president, chief growth officer for Draftfcb North America.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/29/business/29adnewsletter3.html?scp=1&sq=nick%20paul&st=cse

 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

 

In Madison Boom, Draftfcb Greater China CEO and Chairman Gary Tse has stepped down from his position to pursue another opportunity.

http://www.madisonboom.com/article.asp?id=6358

 

In Australian Creative, Draftfcb Melbourne Creative Director Scott Lambert decides to step down from his position.

http://www.australiancreative.com.au/yaf-news/scott-lambert-leaves-draftfcb-melbourne

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 8, 2010

CREATIVE

 

In Tonic, Draftfcb Stockholm’s Radiotjänst "Hero" application is praised.

http://www.tonic.com/article/interactive-storytelling-lets-you-be-the-star/

 

OTHER INDUSTRY NEWS

 

In The New York Times, Kraft Foods shifts the creative duties for its Kraft Mac & Cheese line of products from Draftfcb Chicago to Crispin Porter & Bogusky, but Draftfcb Chicago continues to handle responsibilities for major Kraft brands such as Chips Ahoy, Jell-O and Oreo.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/business/media/08addes.html

March 1, 2010

In Ad Age, DDB struggles with silos, account losses and lack of creative direction; Draftfcb Chicago is reported to be winning a significant portion of DDB’s State Farm business.

http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=142334

 

In The New York Times, Draftfcb announces Tom O’Keefe as new executive creative director for Draftfcb North America.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/01/business/media/01adnewsletter3.html

 

In The Wall Street Journal and Adweek, despite IPG’s revenue drop in Q4 of 2009, IPG CEO Michael Roth states “economic conditions appear to have stabilized” in 2010; Draftfcb is mentioned.

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3ibbd92b255f3c388abe1b27ed9c87f10f?imw=Y

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704625004575089172328484234.html?KEYWORDS=interpublic

 

In Mumbrella, Draftfcb New Zealand wins awards in several categories of the Marketing Association’s RSVP and Nexus Awards.

http://mumbrella.com.au/new-zealand-marketing-association-awards-air-nz-grand-prix-19367

 

In Marketing Week, Saab has been sold to Dutch luxury automotives firm Spyker Cars; it is unclear as to how roster shop Draftfcb London will be affected under the new ownership.

http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/news/saab-promotes-independence-in-new-advertising-push/3010531.article

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 16, 2010

In Campaign Live and Brand Republic, Draftfcb London appoints Alistair Ross to the newly created position, “head of ideas;” Mr. Ross will report to Draftfcb London Executive Creative Director Mark Fiddes.

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

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

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

February 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

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 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 13, 2010

In the Chicago Sun-Times, Draftfcb Chicago hires Kevin Davis as digital group creative director and Emily Brennan as director of the search engine marketing practice.

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

 

In The New York Times, the demand for ads in this year’s Super Bowl is indicative of an improving economy; Draftfcb clients, the U.S. Census Bureau and Dockers are cited as new coming advertisers.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/business/media/13adco.html?scp=2&sq=stuart%20elliott&st=cse

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb Global Chief Strategy Officer Michael Fassnacht discusses how mobile marketing will affect marketing solutions in the future.

http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=216

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

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 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 23, 2009

In The New York Times, Draftfcb Healthcare wins the Grand Global Award for communication for Centocor’s “Live in my Skin” campaign.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/business/media/23adnewsletter3.html

 

In The Sydney Morning Herald, Draftfcb Melbourne Regional Head of Digital Innovation Stephen Johnson shares his thoughts on how social media and networking affects media strategists.

http://www.smh.com.au/business/tune-message-to-the-medium-20091123-izn2.html

 

On Pr-canade.net, SiboneyUSA wins the Silver Award for Best Overall Advertising Campaign in Consumer Press for the “Power of the Human Voice” campaign; the campaign was developed together with Draftfcb Miami.

http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=144961&Itemid=61

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In I Wish I Did It, Draftfcb Stockholm creates Swedish flash mob campaign for client Svensk Radiotjänst.

http://www.iwishididit.com/2009/11/swedish-flash-mob-645-ppl/

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 26, 2009

In Advertising Age, Draftfcb New York identifies five different mindsets that Americans have pertaining to the 2010 U.S. Census; Vita Harris, chief strategy officer at Draftfcb, is quoted AND Draftfcb Puerto Rico helps the U.S. Census target the Puerto Rican market; Draftfcb New York is mentioned.

http://adage.com/article?article_id=139944

http://adage.com/article?article_id=139943

 

In BtoB Magazine, the New York Times, Campaign Magazine and Brand Republic, Mark Modesto, president of Draftfcb Chicago, is promoted to president of Draftfcb North America; CEO Laurence Boschetto is quoted in Campaign Magazine.

http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091023/FREE/910239993/1078/rss01&rssfeed=rss01

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/26/business/media/26addes.html?_r=1

http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/news/948045/Mark-Modesto-appointed-DraftFCB-North-American-president/

http://www.brandrepublic.com/News/948045/Mark-Modesto-appointed-DraftFCB-North-American-president/?DCMP=ILC-SEARCH

 

In Reclameweek, Draftfcb releases “matter(s)”, a new magazine and its corresponding website, www.welcometomatters.com.

http://www.reclameweek.nl/nieuws/bureau-nieuws/12543/lowe-draftfcb-komt-met-magazine.html

 

In PublicitaItalia, Draftfcb Italy develops creative for Bausch & Lomb’s SofLens’® daily disposables.

http://www.pubblicitaitalia.it/news/Creativita--Marketing/Campagne-e-Spot/bausch--lomb-comunica-con-draftfcb-italia_23100433.aspx

 

In Media in Canada, Draftfcb Canada develops “Play By Your Rules”, a national media and creative campaign for Yellow Tail AND Draftfcb Canada develops the creative for Motorola’s “Handsfree” campaign.

http://www.mediaincanada.com/articles/mic/20091026/yellowtail_tradeup.html

http://www.mediaincanada.com/articles/mic/20091026/motorola.html

 

In Merca2.0 and MultiPress, Draftfcb Mexico presents “The 13 Commandments that Matter for Recovery”.

http://www.merca20.com/mientras-muchos-hablan-nosotros-actuamos/

http://multipress.com.mx/articulos.php?id_sec=11&id_art=8956&id_ejemplar=0

 

BLOG BUZZ

In DRAFTFCBlog, Draftfcb New York Interactive Media Supervisor Kevin Skobac discusses how older social networks are struggling to position themselves in the market whilst in the shadow of Facebook and Twitter.

http://draftfcblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=198

 

In Advertolog, Draftfcb Columbia creates “Saint Anthony” ad for Headhunters.

http://www.advertolog.com/pombo-asociados/adverts/saint-anthony-569736/ 

October 19, 2009

In Advertising Age, the Lowe-Deutsch merger is compared to the successful combination of Draft and Foote Cone & Belding.

http://adage.com/agencynews/article?article_id=139761

 

In The New York Times and BtoB Magazine, Draftfcb London announces the appointment of Simon Calvert as global chief planning officer.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/19/business/media/19addes.html?_r=1

http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091019/FREE/910169983

 

In The Inspiration Room, Draftfcb Austria wins two Silver Drums at the 2009 Golden Drum Awards.

http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2009/golden-drum-awards-2009/

 

On Screenafrica.com, Draftfcb Johannesburg features the brindle Boxer, Buddy, in a new Toyota Hilux commercial; he recently made his debut in a TV spot for Toyota Corolla.

http://www.screenafrica.com/news/ads/307266.htm

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Marketing 3.0, Draftfcb Kobza won the Gold Cyber Lion award in the 2009 Cannes Cyber Lions competition for its “Bank Transfer Job” ad.

http://advertiser-in-arabia.blogspot.com/2009/10/cannes-cyber-lions-2009.html

October 5, 2009

In The New York Times, Draftfcb Orange County develops a campaign to promote Milk-Bone’s cause-related marketing initiatives.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/business/media/05adnewsletter1.html?_r=1

 

In Biz Community.com, Draftfcb's dominance at both the Pendoring and Loeries has made it one of the biggest and most consistent winners at South Africa's premiere advertising award shows; Draftfcb South Africa Group Executive Creative Director Brett Morris quoted and Group Chairman Nkwenkwe Nkomo mentioned.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/40639.html

 

In Horizon T, Draftfcb Hamburg’s spot for Nivea’s “Volume Sensation Care” receives second place from the publication’s “Creation of the Month” reader poll.

http://www.horizont.net/aktuell/marketing/pages/protected/Kreation-des-Monats-Greenpeace-sahnt-mit-RWE-Satire-ab_87528.html

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Pet Connection, Draftfcb Chicago turns to laughter instead of tears in creating a pro bono campaign for the Shelter Pet Project, a partnership amongst the Ad Council, Humane Society of the U.S. and Maddie's Fund.

http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2009/10/05/shelter-pet-project/

September 24, 2009

In PR Newswire, Shoot, and MSMoney.com, The Advertising Council, in partnership with the Humane Society and Maddie’s Fund announced the launch of the Shelter Pet Project, a PSA campaign designed by Draftfcb Chicago to encourage shelter pet adoptions.  Mark Modesto, president, Draftfcb Chicago quoted.

http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/40171/

http://www.shootonline.com/go/index.php?name=Release&op=view&id=rs-web2-223588-1253803720-2

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.aspx?feed=PR&date=20090924&id=10419235

 

In The New York Times, “Old Sofas borrow a New Idea from Cars,” incentives offered to customers to trade in old furniture, Jim Lucas, group management director, Shopper Marketing, Draftfcb Chicago quoted.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/garden/24clunkers.html?_r=1

 

In Marketing Daily, “Aguilera Teams with Yum for World Hunger,” Draftfcb Chicago mentioned.

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=114228

 

In Campaign, Lexus ‘Hybrid’ by Draftfcb Johannesburg featured.

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

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In The Sun-Times, LG Electronics inks NCAA sponsorship deal, 361º Experiential mentioned.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/media/2009/09/lg_electronics_inks_ncaa_spons.html

September 21, 2009

In Advertising Age, Bob Bernstein, Managing Director, MC Media and Chief Media Officer, Draftfcb Chicago, is named one of this year's Media Mavens.

http://adage.com/mediamavens09/article?article_id=139124

 

ALSO in Advertising Age, Draftfcb San Juan receives a silver in radio and two bronzes in television and magazine for the 2009 Hispanic Creative Ad Awards AND two Advertising Week sessions are focused on sustainability and giving back to the community; Draftfcb mentioned for its efforts towards the Hopenhagen initiative campaign.

http://adage.com/hispanicawards09/article?article_id=138523

http://adage.com/hispanicawards09/article?article_id=138522

http://adage.com/hispanicawards09/article?article_id=138526

http://adage.com/goodworks/post?article_id=139153

 

In The New York Times, Draftfcb New York welcomes Gena Stanglein as Vice President/Media Analytics.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/21/business/media/21adnewsletter3.html?_r=1

 

In Hispanic Ad, Draftfcb New York is commended on its work for the 2010 Census Integrated Communications Campaign; Draftfcb San Juan’s work for television, radio and magazine receive numerous honors from the 2009 Hispanic Creative Ad Awards.

http://www.hispanicad.com/cgi-bin/news/newsarticle.cgi?article_id=27932

http://www.hispanicad.com/cgi-bin/news/newsarticle.cgi?article_id=27924

 

In Marketing Web and Biz Community, Draftfcb Johannesburg is the top winner at the 2009 Pendoring Awards.

http://www.marketingweb.co.za/marketingweb/view/marketingweb/en/page73590?oid=122114&sn=Marketingweb%20detail

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/40182.html 

 

ALSO in Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa’s Prakash Patel will share some successes and failures in the digital world for the upcoming Brands & Branding for Good conference.

http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/82/40193.html

 

In The Chicago Sun Times, Draftfcb is one of the agencies to take part in Project Kindle’s marketing campaign.

http://www.suntimes.com/business/lazare/1781298,CST-FIN-lew21.article

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Ads of the World, Draftfcb Ulka creates a campaign that encourages young adults to vote.

http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/campaign_to_promote_voting_in_india_your_nation_your_vote_1

 

In Between 10 and 5, Draftfcb Johannesburg wins big at the 2009 Pendoring Awards.

http://www.10and5.com/2009/09/draftfcb-strikes-gold-and-silver-pendoring-bonanza/

September 10, 2009

In The New York Times, Draftfcb New York welcomes award-winning conceptualist and designer Chaz Mee as its newest creative director.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/08/business/media/08adnewsletter3.html?_r=1

 

In SmartBrief and Marketing Direct, “What a Kraft Takeover of Cadbury Would Mean for Advertising,” Draftfcb mentioned

http://www.smartbrief.com/news/aaf/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=35362392-D181-456B-ADFE-2BA655D0D141&copyid=B07E1BD6-8242-4F8B-95A5-9A6EC0CDC1B6

http://www.marketingdirectmag.co.uk/news/937184/MEDIA-WATCH---Ban-alcohol-advertising-impact-15m-worth-direct-marketing-Nielsen-says/

 

In Marketing-Interactive, Draftfcb Singapore is handed the creative duties for retail chain True Colours.

http://www.marketing-interactive.com/news/15086

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In AdFocus, Draftfcb South Africa Managing Director John Dixon is a judge for this year’s AdFocus awards.

http://www.adfocus.co.za/?p=1742

September 8, 2009

In The New York Times, Draftfcb creates a new print campaign to promote Nivea for Men Active 3's multi-functional body wash-like uses.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/08/business/media/08adco.html?_r=1

 

In HispanicAd, Draftfcb New York launches the Paid Media Plan in an effort to create the most pervasive message nationwide about the U.S. Census.

http://www.hispanicad.com/cgi-bin/news/newsarticle.cgi?article_id=27834

 

In ad publica, Draftfcb Hamburg unveils international advertising campaigns to introduce NIVEA Teint Delight Foundation and Volume Sensation Care and styling series AND Draftfcb Hamburg creates a campaign to promote Hamburg Mobile Communications discounter blau.de’s revamped brand identity.

http://www.adpublica.com/presse.php?artid=1322

http://www.adpublica.com/presse.php?artid=1320

http://www.adpublica.com/presse.php?artid=1324

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In Media Blips, Draftfcb Auckland creates a unique and strategically-placed billboard to promote the hit series, True Blood. 

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

 

In Advertolog, Draftfcb Johannesburg teams up with internationally acclaimed animation firm BUF to create an “inspiring” television spot for the new generation Lexus RX.

http://www.advertolog.com/lexus/adverts/moment-563791/

 

In The Directory, Draftfcb Auckland creates a print ad generating interest in the new BMW X6M so BMW New Zealand could pre-book test drives and determine projected sales before the cars even arrived in the country.

http://directnewideas.com/index.php/2009/09/08/fastpost-draftfcb-new-zealand?sw=

August 27, 2009
In The New York Times, Draftfcb New York launches the next installment for the DSRL and introduces Golden Double Stuf Oreos; campaign features Donald Trump, football stars Peyton and Eli Manning and “Saturday Night Live” comedian Darrell Hammond.
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/27/trump-trumps-up-another-faux-acquisition-bid-this-time-for-cookies/
 
In MediaPost’s Media Daily News, Sys Con Media and Marketing VOX, Draftfcb New York issues a call for interested media properties regarding the 2010 Census media buy.
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=112346
http://in.sys-con.com/node/1084254
http://www.marketingvox.com/industry-buzz-snippets-082709-044941/
 
In Biz Community, Draftfcb Johannesburg teams up with internationally acclaimed animation firm BUF to create an “inspiring” television spot for the new generation Lexus RX; Draftfcb Johannesburg Executive Creative Director Grant Jacobsen quoted.
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/39273.html
 
In MediaPost’s Marketing Daily Commentary, Draftfcb Chief Insight Officer Janet Pines shares her thoughts on how to market to men in today’s world.
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/index.cfm?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=112000
 
BLOG BUZZ
In What They Think?, Draftfcb is a gold sponsor of PIA’s 2009 Franklin Event.
http://members.whattheythink.com/news/newslink.cfm?id=38252
June 29, 2009

In The New York Times, Draftfcb London appoints Kate Howe as its new President.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/29/business/media/29adnewsletter3.html?ref=media

 

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

http://www.qsrweb.com/article.php?id=15004&na=1&s=2

 

In The Marketing Site, Draftfcb Cape Town wins a new assignment from pewter cutlery store-owner Carrol Boyes AND Draftfcb South Africa’s creative work for GlaxoSmithKline’s anti-smoking campaign is lauded as “eye-catching.”

http://www.themarketingsite.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=9374

http://www.themarketingsite.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=9372

 

In SmartBrief, Newell Rubbermaid Vice President of Global Marketing, Office Products Sally Grimes discusses how Sharpie has adopted a digital component to its marketing strategies; Draftfcb Chicago’s “Uncap What’s Inside” campaign mentioned.

http://www.smartbrief.com/news/aaaa/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=525BFB70-BD1A-487D-8A1F-CE849E1B8842&copyid=4C2CC3E5-DBD9-438B-AEF0-FB3D80DC2184&brief=aaaa&sb_code=rss&&campaign=rss

 

In Sostav, KFC adopts social media to promote its new grilled chicken; Draftfcb Chicago mentioned.

http://www.sostav.ru/news/2009/06/29/16r/

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

In The Inspiration Room and IllyG Digital, Draftfcb Partners won a Gold Lion at Cannes for its "Bank Transfer Job Ad."

http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2009/cannes-cyber-lions-2009/

http://illygdigital.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/canneslionscybe/

 

In Advertolog and Coloribus, Draftfcb Shimoni Finkelstein created an ambient media campaign, "The Coral Cemetery," for The Green Party.

http://www.advertolog.com/paedia/prints/2009/6/26/318361/

http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/prints/the-green-party-the-coral-cemetery-318361/

 

ALSO in Advertolog, Draftfcb Chicago developed an effective and creative out-of-home campaign for Stove Top.

http://www.advertolog.com/paedia/prints/2009/6/26/318261/

May 27, 2009

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

http://www.portaldapropaganda.com/realtime

 

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

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

 

BLOG BUZZ

 

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

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

April 28, 2009
In Direct, CRM and Research Live, Draftfcb Chief Executive Officer and President Laurence Boschetto announces that Michael Fassnacht has been promoted to Worldwide Chief Strategy Officer.
http://directmag.com/vendors/news/fassnacht-strategy-draftfcb-0428/index.html
http://crm.sys-con.com/node/934766
http://www.research-live.com/news_story.aspx?pageid=30&r=y&newsid=6234
 
In Promo Magazine, Draftfcb Chicago launches new content to raise awareness of KFC’s grilled chicken promotion.
http://promomagazine.com/interactivemarketing/news/kfcs-free-food-0428/index.html
 
In The New York Times, Draftfcb Chicago handles the creative duties to introduce Coors Light’s new cold-activated cans.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/27/business/media/27adnewsletter1.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=draftfcb&st=cse
 
In Gazeta Mercantil, Giovanni+Draftfcb develops the campaign, “Manifesto,” for the MetaSocial Institute.
http://www.gazetamercantil.com.br/GZM_News.aspx?parms=2458574,19,200,1
 
In Revista Publicidad and Sostav, Draftfcb Sao Paulo Creative Director Rui Piranda and Draftfcb Ulka National Creative Director KS Chakravarthywill judge at the 2009 Cannes Lions Advertising Festival.
http://www.sostav.ru/news/2009/04/28/soc5/
http://www.revistapublicidad.com/View/Noticia.aspx?c=T*hxLyn1PpI
 
In Indian Television, Draftfcb Ulka Chief Executive Officer MG Parameswaran will serve on the jury at the Eemax Awards.
http://www.indiantelevision.com/mam/headlines/y2k9/apr/aprmam121.php
 
In terra revistaneo, Draftfcb Mexico City executes a television and radio campaign for VIFAC.
http://www.terra.com.mx/articulo.aspx?articuloid=818704
 
In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa creates a special birthday message.
http://www.bizcommunity.com/PressOffice/PressRelease.aspx?i=385&ai=25934
April 27, 2009
In Advertising Age, the annual agency report complete with agency family trees is featured; Draftfcb ranks number three based on 2008 U.S. revenue.
http://adage.com/datacenter/article?article_id=136094
 
In The New York Times, DM News, The Wall Street Journal, Smart Money, MSN Money, AlphaTrade Finance, Marketwatch, Individual.com and About.com:Markets, Draftfcb Chief Executive Officer and President Laurence Boschetto announces that Michael Fassnacht has been promoted to Worldwide Chief Strategy Officer.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/27/business/media/27addes.html
http://www.dmnews.com/Draftfcb-appoints-data-geek-worldwide-chief-strategy-officer/article/131420/
http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20090424-904919.html?mod=wsjcrmain
http://www.smartmoney.com/news/pr/?story=PR-20090424-000937-1146&print=1
http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.aspx?feed=MW&date=20090424&id=9835799
http://finance.alphatrade.com/story/2009-04-24/MRW/200904241145MRKTWIREUSPR____0494451.html
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Draftfcb-Promotes-Michael-Fassnacht-Worldwide/story.aspx?guid=%7B59B02842-53B1-4B7F-8A5D-E238430A742E%7D
http://www.individual.com/story.php?story=100011504
http://markets.about.com/about/?GUID=8650130&Page=MediaViewer&ChannelID=3198
 
In Biz Community, Draftfcb South Africa’s work for Vodacom wins best campaign of the year at the Seventh Annual AdReview Awards.
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/35287.html
 
In CampaignBrief, Draftfcb Auckland’s ad, “Ruby,” for Whitcoulls is shortlisted for the 2009 Clio Awards.
http://www.campaignbrief.com/2009/04/clio-shortlist.html#mouse%20run
 
 
BLOG BUZZ
In Ad of Da Month, Mayo Draftfcb Quito’s print ad, “Grenade,” for Cierto Express is featured.
http://adofdamonth.com/ads/5977
March 24, 2009
In The New York Times, Draftfcb Chicago and New York win big, particularly for Kraft’s Oreo Double Stuf Racing League campaign, at the PMA’s 26th Annual Reggie Gala; Interpublic mentioned.

In International Dairy Foods Association, Draftfcb Chicago’s promotional work for MilkPEP, "Refuel with Chocolate Milk—Go Pro for a Day,” receives a bronze Reggie Award from the PMA.

In Cloud Computing Journal (Sys-Con), Draftfcb Healthcare Chairman and CEO, Worldwide Creative Director Tom Domanico discusses how the current economic recession has effected healthcare advertising.

In CB News France, Draftfcb unveils its new ad campaign in France and the Netherlands to launch Kraft Foods’ 100 calorie packs.

In iMedia Connection, Draftfcb New York Senior Vice President/Group Media Director Ted Ellet shares his perspective on online versus offline advertising.

In Wall-Street, Draftfcb Bucharest forms a strategic alliance with Initiative and Brand Connection; Draftfcb Bucharest’s Bogdan Santea quoted.

In Marketing Directo, Draftfcb Spain Managing Director Pablo Muñoz will judge the Promotion Sales category at the 2009 Cannes Lions Advertising Festival.
March 6, 2009
In Advertising Age, Draftfcb Chief Media Officer Rich Gagnon served on a panel for the 2009 American Association of Advertising Agencies’ Media Conference & Tradeshow.

In The New York Times and The International Herald Tribune, Draftfcb New York’s Lauren Belliveau discusses Hewlett-Packard’s next round of creative development for Spiceworks; Interpublic mentioned.
 
In Direct, Draftfcb Latin America was a catalyst behind Interpublic’s 2008 organic revenue growth.
 
In HorizonT.net, Draftfcb Germany’s Mathias Jahn will be chairman for the holistic and innovative communication category at the 2009 Art Director’s Club for Germany competition.

In Kontaker, Draftfcb Hamburg launches a new campaign for Nivea for Men Silver Protect deodorants.

In The New Zealand Marketing Association, Draftfcb Auckland offers 1000 free hours of advertising expertise to those directly affected by the current economic environment; Draftfcb Auckland’s Bryan Crawford quoted.

In Media, Draftfcb Melbourne develops an environmental campaign for Honda Australia.

In Werben & Verkaufen, Draftfcb Germany unveils a new print and out-of-home campaign for Nivea’s DNAge.
February 24, 2009
In The New York Times, Draftfcb London creates a unique ad campaign for the Dorchester Collection; Draftfcb London Creative Director Chris Walker quoted and Interpublic mentioned.
 
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/23/business/media/23adnewsletter1.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=draftfcb&st=cse

In Brand Republic, Draftfcb London launches an ad campaign for Nivea For Men.
 
http://www.brandrepublic.com/News/883698/ITV-signs-football-deal-Nivea/

In World Advertising Research Center, Interpublic promotes “open architecture” throughout its operations; Interpublic Chairman and CEO Michael Roth quoted and Draftfcb mentioned.
 
http://www.warc.com/News/TopNews.asp?ID=24748
February 18, 2009
In The National Business Review, reporter Hazel Phillips is convinced to join Twitter after a discussion with Stephen Johnson, Draftfcb Regional Head of Digital Innovation - Australia & New Zealand.
 
http://www.nbr.co.nz/opinion/hazel-phillips/ad-hoc-now-twitter
 
 
In Minonline, Draftfcb Chicago and National Geographic partnered together last year to create a successful campaign for Dow Chemical Co.
 
http://www.minonline.com/features/10020.html
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

November 8, 2008

In the New York Times, Draftfcb New York names Michael Simons chief creative officer and Draftfcb Healthcare is handed assignments on the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical business; Draftfcb chief creative officer Jonathan Harries and Interpublic mentioned.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/10/business/media/10addes.html

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