Hasta La Creative!

Here’s a puzzler: the same week an agency nails a big account, the CEO leaves.

Bill Ludwig, the chairman-CEO at Campbell-Ewald, is stepping down at the Detroit-based shop after more than 30 years, according to executives familiar with the matter. The agency is expected to tap an internal successor in a matter of weeks. The top contender for the spot? Jim Palmer, currently the agency’s chief client officer. Various other execs at the agency are expected to be promoted under Mr. Palmer.

Representatives for Campbell-Ewald said only: "The executive team at CE is in place." The agency’s parent, Interpublic Group of Cos., said: "It’s our policy not to comment on rumors, especially ones that involve individuals or personnel."

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