Omnicom Group and Publicis Groupe have announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for a merger of equals, creating the world’s leading company in communications, advertising, marketing and digital services, with combined 2012 revenue of $22.7 billion (€17.7 billion). Based on closing prices on July 26, 2013, Publicis Omnicom Group will have a combined […]
Procter & Gamble has moved its global Gillette advertising account into WPP’s Grey, ending a relationship with BBDO of nearly five decades. Grey triumphed against Omnicom’s BBDO and the other finalist, Publicis Groupe’s Saatchi & Saatchi, ending the shaving brand’s 47-year relationship with BBDO. The review kicked off in September 2012 and initially covered the […]
To poke fun at the social phenomenon known as ‘social smoking’, ad agency BBDO Toronto created an ad for the Ontario Ministry of Health that humorously replaces cigarettes with farts. Called ‘Social Farter’, it tells the story of a young lady who only farts in social situations. “If you only fart with friends, you’re not […]
Daniel Bonner has been announced as the 15th Annual FAB Awards’ Jury President for the Advertising, Interactive and Digital categories. Commenting on Daniel’s acceptance to chair the 2013 Panel, FAB Awards President N.Nayar said, “We are truly delighted to have someone of Dan’s calibre to Chair the Jury. Dan as a Creative and Dan as […]
The entry lines for the 15th annual FAB awards are now open. The award function, which has steadily gained a strong reputation over the years, is an international programme focused entirely on work done for Food and Beverage brands. It recognises the critical contribution that outstanding creative work makes to build brands. Rewarding the leading […]
Just when it seemed like social networks could no longer surprise users, Pinterest turned up. Different and addictive, this social network has experienced a remarkable growth, in response to all users who needed a place in which to share, actively, the images and pictures they find in the blogs and web pages they follow every […]