Advertising: Zeus Jones to Open San Francisco Office

Zeus Jones, a consultancy specializing in digital, design, social media and content creation, is opening its new office with an executive already well known to potential tech clients.

    



Advertising: Support, and a Smile, for Same-Sex Marriage

Although the campaign is rooted in humor, the A.C.L.U. said its intent is to draw attention to a serious issue, marriage equality for gay couples.

    



WPP Chief Tempers Buoyant 2014 Ad Forecasts

Martin Sorrell said on Monday that caution remained the watchword for marketer clients of agencies owned by WPP and others.

    



Campaign Spotlight: Ads Use Famous Figures to Put a Face on a Problem

A campaign to highlight the potential of children with learning difficulties uses famous achievers from history who are believed to have had some of the same problems.

    



Advertising: Recalling TV’s Golden Age, Stars Pitch Products Tied to Their Shows

Commercials featuring cast members of shows were common when advertisers and agencies owned the programs they sponsored, but the concept is now enjoying something of a comeback.

    



Advertising: Grammys Go Live in One Real-Time Show to Promote Another

In a live show on CBS to announce the Grammy nominees, a campaign to encourage viewers to come back on Jan. 26 for the awards show will be introduced.

    



Super Bowl Advertising Is Already Sold Out, Fox Executives Say

Concluding ad sales nearly two months before kickoff is unusually early and is a sign of an improving economy and interest in a New York-area game.

    



Bryant and Messi Try to Repeat a Hit Airline Ad

Turkish Airlines hopes again to fascinate the global public by pairing two sports heroes, Kobe Bryant and Lionel Messi.

    



Advertising: In Marketing, Art’s the Thing

The reaching for art to seduce consumers has moved into the forefront, with marketers now at Art Basel in Miami this week.

    



Campaign Spotlight: Make New Amsterdam Your Town, Ads Proclaim

Trying to tap into trends among millennial consumers ages 24 to 28, a vodka brand aims to meld good times and community engagement.

    



Merchandise Uses Olympics Principles Against Russian Anti-Gay Laws

In time for the Winter Games in Sochi, a prominent campaign is highlighting the anti-discrimination language of the Olympic charter.

    



Bud Light Hires John Krasinski to Riff on ‘Hold My Beer’ Meme

The actor known for his role on “The Office” is part of a team creating YouTube clips on the popular theme of “hold my beer.”

    



Advertising: Two Marilyns, Six Scotches and 20 Hamburger Toppings

Marketing decisions, like Marilyn Monroe appearing in competing fragrance ads and customized Quarter Pounders, offer more choices and raise a few questions.

    



Advertising: Plans Call for Reinforcements at Johannes Leonardo

Johannes Leonardo in New York is hiring a new chief executive, Michael Duda, and bolstering its creative team as well.

    



Campaign Spotlight: If You Love Your Art, Ads Declare, Set It Free

A commercial real estate company, Brookfield Office Properties, has started a digital campaign showcasing artists worldwide.

    



Advertising: Ahead of Anniversary, Promoting All Things Kennedy

As the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s death nears, television stations and publishers are preparing promotions — some of which are raising eyebrows.

    



Advertising: Commercial Breaks That Keep a Story Going

Target and ABC are teaming up for a holiday campaign using characters from three ABC sitcoms — “The Middle,” “Back in the Game” and “Modern Family.”

    



Campaign Spotlight: In Washington State, Selling to the Sellers With a Lighthearted Touch

A campaign that spoofs the image of Seattle as a nirvana for the noncommercial encourages agencies to produce more commercials there.

    



Advertising: A Shorter Selling Season, So Marketers Take Risks

In one of the most competitive marketing seasons of the year, retailers like Lexus, Sharper Image and Kohl’s are making changes to longstanding campaigns.

    



Advertising: A Media Services Agency Rides the Health and Wellness Wave

Horizon Media is starting a unit to plan and buy all kinds of media for health and wellness companies.