Super Bowl LI is in the books, but there's still plenty to say about this year's crop of ads--and the social snark brands were dishing out in real time. In a bonus episode of Adweek's weekly podcast, "Yeah, That's Probably an Ad," our panel recaps the night's wins, losses, controversies and baffling brand moments. On...
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Advertising & Agency Daily
February 07, 2017
Your overview of the agency world
Let's talk celebs, boycotts and big trends
By David Griner
Super Bowl LI is in the books, but there's still plenty to say about this year's crop of ads--and the social snark brands were dishing out in real time. In a bonus episode of Adweek's weekly podcast, "Yeah, That's Probably an Ad," our panel recaps the night's wins, losses, controversies and baffling brand moments. On...
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Brand launches 'Do Your Part(ner)' campaign
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Amy Avery is a data and analytics veteran
By Katie Richards
Droga5 has added a new role to its senior leadership team. Today the agency announced Amy Avery as its first chief intelligence officer, effective immediately. Avery brings with her years of experience in data and analytics. In her most recent role Avery headed up J. Walter Thompson's worldwide analytics practice, and before that she was...
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The firm will join Ascential's information services division
By Katie Richards
Today the parent company of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Ascential plc, announced plans to acquire 100 percent of U.S. advertising and marketing firm MediaLink in a deal valued up to $207 million. The deal is expected to go through by the end of the month. Once it has cleared, MediaLink will join Ascential's...
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The frozen waffle brand couldn't resist the opportunity
By Kristina Monllos
Eggo's unexpected appearance in the Super Bowl was not an accident. The Kellogg brand worked with Netflix on the spot, which appears to be an ad for the frozen waffles brand before it is revealed to be a teaser for the second season of the hit show Stranger Things. Eggo became a part of the...
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Messages of diversity and acceptance spark praise and boycotts
By Patrick Coffee
Some may have hoped that Super Bowl LI would provide a respite from a period of deep political division in America. But that was not the case on Sunday night. Industry leaders like StrawberryFrog CEO Scott Goodson told Adweek that "lots of Americans were frustrated by the election" and simply wanted to be entertained, yet...
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A fast, stylish and troubled nameplate makes a play for American drivers
By Robert Klara
Fiat Chrysler's decision to run three Super Bowl ads--and devote all of them to Alfa Romeo--makes it clear the automaker has gotten serious about promoting its legendary Italian brand. Make that its legendarily troubled Italian brand. The exotic stepchild of Fiat Chrysler Group, which includes Jeep, Dodge, and RAM truck, Alfa Romeo is in the...
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Agency's global CEO Luke Taylor resigns
By Katie Richards
Today Publicis Groupe's digital division, Publicis.Sapient, named Nigel Vaz as global president of agency DigitasLBi. The agency's former global CEO, Luke Taylor, resigned from his role making room for Vaz's promotion. Vaz currently leads Publicis.Sapient in Europe and Asia and will continue to manage those regions in his new position. "I'm thrilled to step into...
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