Publicis Takes Mars’ $1.7 Billion Media Account From WPP

The French ad network will handle media duties, while IPG takes PR.

BBH Wins 7UP and RC Cola After Keurig Dr Pepper Shuts In-House Shop

The news comes on the heels of Keurig Dr Pepper dissolving Liquid Sunshine, in May.  

EXCLUSIVE: Nespresso Moves Global Creative Duties From McCann to Leo

The Publicis agency’s appointment marks the end of the coffee brand’s almost two-decade relationship with McCann.

Flodesk Taps VCCP as First Creative AOR

Email marketing startup Flodesk has named VCCP its first creative agency of record, ADWEEK has learned. The decision marks a milestone for Flodesk, which has grown to over 90,000 customers […]

Texas-Based Indie Shop Bakery Wins Sendero Provisions Account

The western wear company selected the agency for creative, media, and content.

Colle McVoy Wins Vitamix Creative Business

Vitamix has appointed Colle McVoy as its new agency of record after a three-month nationwide review, with the agency tasked with overseeing the brand’s Household portfolio.

UM Wins 7-Eleven Media Business as Parent Company Nears $50B Sale

UM has been named media agency of record for 7-Eleven, adding a $70M account as the retailer’s parent company considers a $50B sale to Circle K owner Couche-Tard.

McCann Wins Hefty and Reynolds Ad Business

McCann has won the Hefty and Reynolds Consumer Products business.

Dentsu’s iProspect Wins Media AOR for Dollar General and Its Retail Media Network

The agency will oversee the retailer’s own paid media plus its ad business.

Latin America’s Top Beauty Brand Taps DAVID for Major U.S. Growth Push

David has been named U.S. agency of record for Natura, Latin America’s largest beauty brand, as it ramps up investment to grow fivefold in the market.

Doner Takes Ross-Simons’ Media AOR from Kepler

Doner Media has been named media AOR for Ross-Simons, shifting the account from Kepler after a competitive pitch.

Innocean Wins El Pollo Loco Creative Account From Organic

After a competitive review, El Pollo Loco has dropped incumbent agency Organic and handed its creative business to Innocean USA, charging the Southern California shop with reviving the 50-year-old QSR […]

CarMax Selects 72andSunny Los Angeles as Creative Agency of Record

The used-car retailer is moving from The Martin Agency after a competitive review.

Publicis Media Wins LinkedIn’s Global Media Account, Replacing Dentsu

Publicis Media has won LinkedIn’s global media account, replacing Dentsu following a closed review.

EXCLUSIVE: Horizon Wins Spectrum’s $450 Million Media Account

The result ends a months-long review that kicked off in the fall.

Publicis Nabs Coca-Cola U.S. Media Business From WPP

Publicis Groupe has snagged The Coca-Cola Company’s U.S. media and data business from incumbent WPP, two sources with knowledge of the matter told ADWEEK. The result came after the beverage company held a competitive closed door review with both holding companies, which ADWEEK reported on last week. It means a crucial piece of The Coca-Cola…

Coca-Cola Pits Incumbent WPP Against Publicis In U.S. Media Review

The Coca-Cola company has selected incumbent WPP and Publicis Groupe as finalists in a closed door review of its U.S. media business, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ADWEEK. WPP has held the account since 2021, when it won The Coca-Cola Company’s global business and launched a bespoke team called OpenX to…

Cracker Barrel Shakes Up Agency Roster Amid Brand Refresh

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store named three new agencies of record on Monday: Blue Engine, Prophet, and Viral Nation. Communications firm Blue Engine will be Cracker Barrel’s AOR for public relations, experiential marketing, and partnerships. Prophet will work on Cracker Barrel’s brand marketing efforts, such as brand communication, restaurant redesigns, brand marketing campaigns, and a…

Electronic Arts Selects GroupM as Media AOR

Electronic Arts (EA) has selected GroupM as its media agency of record (AOR). The media buying network replaces its subsidiary agency T&Pm, as EA looks to revamp its global media buying approach. EA did not disclose the size of its account in billings, however, COMvergence estimates its total media spend at $120 million. The review…

Colle McVoy Named Media AOR for Bob Evans Farms

Bob Evans Farms has hired Colle McVoy as its first media agency of record. The appointment covers the Bob Evans namesake brands, as well as Egg Beaters, Owens Sausage, and Simply Potatoes. The manufacturer of quick-to-table, farm-inspired food said the competitive pitch process kicked off last July and was led by its internal marketing procurement…