Reno News Crew Witnesses Hit and Run
A news crew for Reno, Nevada station KTVN got a front row seat to a hit and run on Tuesday night moments before going on-air. According to 2 News Nevada reporter Makayla Hardy, who was on scene at the...
View ArticleReport: Omnicom-IPG Deal Probed by Congress Over Ties to GARM
When Omnicom announced its takeover of Interpublic Group (IPG) on Dec. 9, its leadership was clear that the deal was pending regulatory approval. Ten days later, the deal is facing its first probe from...
View ArticleBuilding Your Board Career: Insights From Linda Boff and Tony Wells
In this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Jenny Rooney connects with Linda Boff, CEO of Said Differently, and Tony Wells, a former marketer at Verizon, for a compelling discussion about how...
View ArticleGeorge Stephanopoulos Re-Ups With ABC News Amidst Trump Settlement Controversy
George Stephanopoulos has signed a new contract with ABC News days after the network made the controversial decision to settle a defamation suit with President-elect Donald Trump. The veteran...
View ArticleAmy Armstrong Joins Publicis In New CRO Role
Former IPG and Amazon Ads exec Amy Armstrong will join Publicis Groupe as chief revenue officer, a new role at the holding company, on March 1. Armstrong joins from Amazon Ads, where she was director...
View ArticleNeil Cavuto to Leave Fox News After 28 Years
Fox News mainstay Neil Cavuto is leaving the network after 28 years. Cavuto will announce his departure on Thursday towards the end of his 4 p.m. newscast, Your World with Neil Cavuto. A Fox News...
View ArticleBetter Not Cry! Why Kids on Santa’s Lap Could Be a Retailer’s Latest Liability
In the long list of cherished holiday traditions, few are as enduring as parents taking their kids to see Santa at the local mall or retail store. Every year, over 18 million children call on Santa,...
View ArticleRevolving Door Roundup: Chris Cuomo Scores Contract Extension at NewsNation
Staying in Place: NewsNation's primetime anchor Chris Cuomo has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the network. Cuomo joined NewsNation in 2020, and his eponymous 8 p.m. show is the...
View ArticleRevolving Door Roundup: Cheil, IPG, WPP & More
Omnicom's acquisition of IPG may have been the biggest agency news of the year, but it wasn't the only move in the sector this month. We've gathered up some of the bigger moves made in the last couple...
View ArticleMLB Names Uzma Rawn Dowler as CMO
Major League Baseball's winter meetings have been over for a week, but the organization saved one of its biggest swings for today--promoting Uzma Rawn Dowler to its new chief marketing officer. A...
View ArticleWSET Anchor Mark Spain Dies of Pancreatic Cancer
WSET anchor Mark Spain has died, just three weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 64. "Hello sunshines! It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my loving husband Mark....
View ArticleRonny Chieng Doesn’t Want The Daily Show to Be Your Only News Source: ‘I...
Pro tip for Ronny Chieng fans--if you meet him in person, don't say that you only get your news from The Daily Show... even if that happens to be true. "I wouldn't like that," the senior correspondent...
View ArticleIPG’s Initiative Wins Volvo’s $500 Million Media Account
Volvo is shaking up its media agency roster for the first time in 25 years. IPG Mediabrands' Initiative has won Volvo's global media review, ADWEEK has learned. The account spans all regions outside of...
View ArticleHere’s the Roundup for the Week Ending December 20
Happy Friday to all who celebrate. In this week's edition of stories we didn't post for one reason or another, we see the usual churn of local journalists, leaving me to ask, is it me or is everyone...
View ArticleHow Publicis Won The Data Wars, and What Omnicom-IPG Must Do To Have A Shot
The data unit Epsilon has emerged as one of Publicis Groupe's biggest weapons of its recent success, helping its stock soar nearly 70% since the beginning of 2023. "Epsilon and Publicis Media operation...
View ArticleTikTok Communities Like BookTok and MovieTok Need a New Home
A TikTok ban appears imminent, and members of TikTok's thriving communities, like #BookTok, #PerfumeTok, and #MovieTok, will need to find new platforms to connect. BookTok is not just a thriving...
View ArticleOmnicom Media Group NA Taps Katie Klein as Chief Investment Officer
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) is bringing on PHD exec Katie Klein as chief investment officer, it shared with ADWEEK. Klein previously held the same role at subsidiary PHD USA. In her three years there,...
View Article4 Retail Media Deals That Changed the Industry in 2024
Everybody wants in on the $60 billion that retail media is projected to make in 2025, according to Emarketer. For many agencies, retailers, and adtech firms, that means striking deals with other...
View ArticleHangry Kids Get Revenge in Darkly Funny Ads for Wonderful Halos
The kids aren't just hangry in a new campaign for Wonderful Halos, they're downright vengeful and borderline homicidal. That's because their parents polished off all the sweet-as-candy mandarin oranges...
View ArticleFox Super Bowl Special Reunites Bill Belichick and Tom Brady
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are reuniting for a Super Bowl, and Michael Strahan's presence won't spoil it, for once. Strahan's SMAC Entertainment is teaming up with Fox Sports Films, BZ Entertainment...
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