Millie Dresselhaus, the first woman to win the National Medal of Science in Engineering, is treated like a Kardashian--photographed, celebrated, followed--in BBDO's new campaign for GE. The 60-second spot is part of GE's audacious plan to employ 20,000 women in STEM roles by 2020 and to have 50/50 gender representation in its technical entry-level programs...
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Advertising & Agency Daily
February 08, 2017
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Delightful work from BBDO aims to bridge gender gap in science
By Kristina Monllos
Millie Dresselhaus, the first woman to win the National Medal of Science in Engineering, is treated like a Kardashian--photographed, celebrated, followed--in BBDO's new campaign for GE. The 60-second spot is part of GE's audacious plan to employ 20,000 women in STEM roles by 2020 and to have 50/50 gender representation in its technical entry-level programs...
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Happy film will feel bleak if you can't hear the dialogue
By Angela Natividad
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By Katie Richards
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Beer giant is now America's largest brewer
By Patrick Coffee
Beer giant Molson Coors has completed a global review of its media agencies, choosing a Publicis Groupe umbrella organization to handle the bulk of its marketing budget as U.S. agency of record. The news comes after Molson finalized its $100 billion takeover of MillerCoors, which is now the larger company's U.S. division and the country's...
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New video aims to up mascot's chances
By Robert Klara
It's not often that a peanut makes news, but just in case you missed it, it happened over Thanksgiving. Mr. Peanut--Planters' monocle-wearing, top-hatted mascot--had taken his place atop the Nutmobile in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Like countless other brand mascots at the event, Mr. Peanut spent his time bowing, waving and variously acknowledging the...
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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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IPG network promotes Amy Armstrong of BPN
By Patrick Coffee
Initiative, a communications agency within the IPG Mediabrands network, announced a newly reorganized U.S. executive management team for 2017. Leading that group will be Amy Armstrong, former president of IPG media network BPN. Armstrong's new role, effective immediately, makes her Initiative's first-ever U.S. CEO, reporting directly to global chief executive Mat Baxter. Armstrong will be...
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Jeff Benjamin left JWT in 2014
By Erik Oster
Barton F. Graf has expanded its creative leadership team, naming former JWT North America chief creative officer Jeff Benjamin as partner and executive creative director. Benjamin will be tasked with leading creative direction for new and existing clients while reporting to founder and chief creative officer Gerry Graf. Benjamin's appointment, which is effective immediately, follows...
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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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