As ICE raids and military presence grip Los Angeles, Hispanic-led agencies are stepping up to protect their staff, support their communities, and call on brands to show up with compassion and consistency.
SharkNinja, the company behind Shark and Ninja household appliances, is hoping to capitalize on the social media obsession with the Mormon drink of choice: dirty soda.
Cofounders Neil Waller and James Street will continue running the larger holding company.
The CEO of the recently-imploded indie agency Madwell is liquidating a private jet he bought less than a year ago.
Digitas has created three new C-suite roles—Chief Intelligence Officer, Chief Systems Officer, and Chief Transformation Officer— to guide the agency in an AI-driven future.
Madwell, the indie agency that shuttered in April after its financial strain worsened following a fallout between its cofounders, told some vendors that it may not be able to fulfill outstanding payments.
A recent roundtable highlights the growing pressures on agencies backed by private equity: the challenge of scaling quickly, adapting to financial oversight, and integrating new acquisitions while maintaining creative integrity.
Atlanta-based indie agency Chemistry has named Taylor Guglielmo as its new president and hired Milla Stolte as chief strategy officer, following recent private equity investment.
The French ad network will handle media duties, while IPG takes PR.
FCB appoints Emma Armstrong as global transformation officer, expanding her leadership from CEO of FCB New York to the agency’s global network.
Five former Madwell employees have been tapped to form a millennial and Gen Z-focused division within the full-service agency Gravity Global.
Read said he is “leaving WPP with an exceptional leadership team and a secure financial position.”
Krista Hansen, a 20-year veteran at GMR, becomes the agency’s first female CCO, bringing a “heart-led” leadership style and a focus on mentorship and innovation.
Employment is down nearly 4% from its peak two years ago.
The news comes on the heels of Keurig Dr Pepper dissolving Liquid Sunshine, in May.
Circle K has named Grey as its first global creative agency of record, launching the “Circle K Makes Your Day” platform and debuting the “We Definitely Have That” campaign.
Robert Valdes has been named CPO of Girl&Bear, VCCP’s in-house content studio, and will lead its expansion in the U.S.
Uncertain economic policies could hinder future growth.
The certified skipper loves being on the water, whether on a 50-foot boat or a dinghy.
Employees at holdcos and indie agencies see adland very differently.
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