SapientNitro plots management overhaul

LONDON – SapientNitro, the recently merged integrated agency, has appointed Mindshare’s chief strategy officer, Kim Douglas, as its new managing director.

MPG beats three to retain £66m EDF

LONDON – EDF Energy has retained MPG as its media agency in the UK and France.

Staff levels decline as recession bites

LONDON – The full impact of the downturn has emerged with official IPA figures showing that the number of employees in the UK ad industry declined by 7.4 per cent to 18,635 in 2009, the largest fall since 1993.

Turner’s FreeWheel Deal Could Be ‘Glue’ for TV Everywhere


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Turner Broadcasting System adopted a new ad server that may also play a key role in Time Warner's TV Everywhere initiative.

Ford faz parceria com série americana para promover Taurus e Sync através de game interativo

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Para apresentar seu Taurus 2010, a Ford dos Estados Unidos deu o play em uma ação de marketing impecável. Apostando inicialmente em duas plataformas integradas (internet e product placement), a montadora foi feliz em sua parceria.

Um game online interativo, baseado na série “White Collar“, da emissora parceira USA Networks, coloca o usuário como protagonista ao lado de um luxuosíssimo Ford Taurus e todos os seus modernos aparatos tecnológicos, como o recém lançado sistema digital de comunicação e entretenimento, Sync.

No game (hospedado no domínio da própria emissora) o jogador é um aprendiz do FBI enviado em uma missão para seguir um criminoso de alta periculosidade. O game “Chasing the Shadow” segue a risca os detalhes da série “White Collars“.

Enquanto conduz o Taurus, o jogador pode utilizar recursos da tecnologia Sync (receber mensagens de texto, mensagens de voz, fazer chamadas e obter pistas). Aproveitando a campanha do novo Taurus, a Ford ganha mais pontos por apoiar a divulgação do Sync.

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:: Com fonte do MediaPost

Top 20 Trends of the Day (Jan 20) – From Creepy Kid Photobombs to Open-Air Eco-Cars (COUNTDOWN)

(TrendHunter.com) For the day of January 20th, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Creepy Kid Photobombs, Forest Canopy Lofts and Trend Hunter Fun Day: Photoshop…. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousands…

‘Avatar’ Tattoos – Frenzied Flick Fans Flock to Get Neytiri Tattoos and Jake Sully Ink (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The ‘Avatar’ movie has taken pop culture by storm, and herds of sci-fi fans are heading to tattoo parlors to get ‘Avatar’ tattoos inked on their bodies. The first four images of ‘Avatar’ tattoos were done…

Creepy Kid Photobombs – These Little Kid Photojackers Show the Adults How It’s Done (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I love a good photobomb. Seriously, nothing makes me happier than to look through my photos and find that weird/creepy person who manages to make my photos that much better. So I especially love these…

McCann Worldgroup Unveils Tech-Development Unit

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Trying to grow a bit "nimble, fast and digital" within its old-school walls, McCann Worldgroup is launching a tech unit called Split to create a new revenue stream for holding company Interpublic Group of Cos.

Nick Brien to Be Named CEO of McCann Worldgroup


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Nick Brien on Thursday will be named CEO of Interpublic Group of Cos.' biggest agency network, McCann Worldgroup, ending years of speculation about who would succeed John Dooner, who is expected to serve as chairman.

Alarming Digitography – Marc Da Cunha Lopes’ Enhanced Art is Forged in Nightmares (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) French photographer Marc Da Cunha Lopes creates the type of digitally enhanced photography that can only be forged in nightmares. This gallery of creepy digital art is just a small sampling of his dark…

Listerine | The Great Indian Snake Charmer

Filme bacana. Muito pelo exotismo das locações e da trilha. Mas é daquelas propagandas clássicas: uma só coisa para dizer, viradinha e piada no final, enfim, tudo do jeito e no lugar certos.

A criação é da JWT India e a produção da Good Morning Films.

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Scripted Series Take a Break as Reality TV Rules


MINNEAPOLIS (AdAge.com) — Scripted series reruns made reality the real deal on network TV last night, as Fox's "American Idol" dominated and NBC's "Biggest Loser" came in a distant second. But repeats on CBS, the CW and two thirds of ABC's schedule made it a particularly poor night for those seeking sitcoms and dramas.

Swiss Health Department: Quick Sex

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Advertising Agency: Euro RSCG, Zurich, Switzerland
Creative Director: Axel Eckstein
Art Director: Marietta Albinus
Copywriter: Nemi Gajic
Production Company: GAP Films, Munich
Film Director: Frank Devos
Production Company Producer: Oliver Loessl
Excecutive Creative Director: Frank Bodin

What Makes for a Successful Freelance Relationship?


Freelance relationships can be a steppingstone to professional industry experience, connections and great working relationships. Here's a rundown of the key components of a successful freelance relationship.

Spain to Ban Some Diet, Beauty TV Ads Before 10 P.M.


LONDON (AdAge.com) — Marketers in Spain could be banned from advertising certain beauty products and services before 10 p.m., as the government attempts to stamp out the growing number of eating disorders and improve the mental health of young women fixated on their weight and appearance.

Brown’s Massachusetts Win Could Mean Higher 2010 Ad Spending


WASHINGTON (AdAge.com) — Republican Scott Brown's win of a Massachusetts Senate seat could turn out to be a boon for media companies, increasing spending on political advertising this year from the $2.8 billion originally expected.

Best Explanation Yet of NBC’s Current Late-Night Wars


I have no idea what they're saying, but the graphic interpretation is so good, words are unnecessary.

Coca-Cola Zero: Dept. of Fannovation

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Em uma de suas primeiras apostas no ‘crowdsourcing‘, a Coca-Cola Zero inovou agora com o lançamento do Department of Fannovation, um site colaborativo onde os norte-americanos podem enviar idéias para melhorar a experiência dos fãs do NCAA – o principal campeonato nacional de futebol americano universitário – patrocinado pela gigante Coca-Cola.

O site, criado pela Crispin Porter + Bogusky, foi construído sobre o Posterous, um serviço bem simples que vem ganhando adeptos do mundo inteiro por permitir, de maneira muito simples, compartilhar conteúdo pelas redes sociais e fazer atualizações por e-mail.

Para engajar os fãs do NCAA a participar da iniciativa, a Coca-Cola Zero promete grana para quem enviar as melhores idéias.

:: Via AdCritic

Adrants Will Resume Regularly Scheduled Programming Thursday

We’ve been busy in Las Vegas at Affiliate Summit. Combine conference craziness with Las Vegas antics and it becomes, to say the least, difficult to find time to write. But we’ll be back in full force Thursday. Just consider this…
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