The Ad Council, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and WarnerMedia today announced the launch of a new PSA featuring key moments from some of Warner Bros.’ most famous film franchises to encourage all Americans to continue to wear face masks to protect themselves and their loves ones from COVID-19. While COVID-19 continues … Continue reading “Ad Council, WarnerMedia team for mask-wearing ad”
The Ad Council today announced plans for a communications effort to encourage vaccination against the virus, which will represent one of the largest public education campaigns in history. This coincides with Astrazeneca’s announcement of a vaccine that is 70% effective. This effort will be launched in partnership with the COVID Collaborative, a national assembly that has brought … Continue reading “Ad Council launches COVID-19 vaccine education effort”
Award-winning entertainment company Zoic Studios has teamed up with McKinney to drop viewers into a game that has no winner in a powerful new PSA for the Ad Council and Brady, “No Extra Life.” Crafted in the perspective of a first-person shooter video game, the spot follows the heart-racing experience of someone frantically racing through … Continue reading “Zoic, Mckinney create powerful PSA for Ad Council”
With President Donald Trump consistently referring to the current novel Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic as “The Chinese virus,” it’s no wonder the United States has seen an increase in racism, scapegoating and bigotry, particularly towards Asian populations. This perpetuates the harmful stereotypes that the community has fought for so long to dismantle. With nearly 2,000 reported … Continue reading “Ad Council addresses racism toward API community”
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ad Council is working in collaboration with the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and major media networks to launch a series of national public service ads (PSAs) and multi-channel content to provide critical and urgent messages. … Continue reading “Ad Council creates PSA campaign for COVID-19”
A new bilingual autism awareness campaign from BBDO New York and sister agency Dieste launched today to promote early screening and diagnosis. This can open a world of possibilities for the estimated 1 in 59 children with autism, improving learning, communication and social skills in young children with autism spectrum disorder. The estimate comes from … Continue reading “‘Sesame Street’ joins Ad Council for autism campaign”
According to the Ad Council, meanness is on the rise and it is time to push back. In an effort to combat both online and offline bullying, the Ad Council has released Because of You, a new Bullying Prevention message aimed at heightening self-awareness and reflection among teens. The new work encourages teens to consider … Continue reading “Ad Council campaign asks teens to consider others”
In order to ensure the agency’s creative vision manifests with excellence, 72andSunny has announced the launch of a new Creative Leadership Council. The council was formed by newly appointed chief creative officers, Carlo Cavallone and Matt Murphy. A deeper look at the council, we’ll see it also includes creative leaders across global offices: Rey Andrade, … Continue reading “72andSunny ushers in Creative Leadership Council”
Creative marketing agency Public Label has announced the appointment of Erica Calhoun, who joins the agency as Senior Vice President and Head of Experiential, working across the agency’s highest-profile accounts such as Moët Hennessey, Ford Bronco, adidas, BRP, and Progressive, among others. Reporting to Brian Kittelson, Public Label’s EVP Brand Strategy and Commercialization, Calhoun will … Continue reading “Public Label: Names Calhoun Head of Experiential”
Ogilvy has announced that Kaleeta McDade has been named Global Executive Creative Director for Ogilvy Experience. Throughout her career, Kaleeta’s influence and leadership have shaped how customers around the world experience some of the largest brands in retail, sports, beauty, and health. Kaleeta will be responsible for defining, shaping, and driving the creative vision and … Continue reading “McDade named Global ECD for Ogilvy Experience”
It was one year ago today that George Floyd was viciously and callously murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who held his knee on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes. For three of those minutes, Floyd was unconscious. His final words of “I can’t breathe” become ignited a global movement demanding racial justice. Since then, a … Continue reading “George Floyd: A look back at the best ads”
Padilla has announced the promotion of 14 of the agency’s team members who have performed extremely well in their current roles, and have demonstrated the ability to excel in their new positions helping clients build, grow and protect brands and reputations. “We’re excited to recognize the accomplishments of colleagues at Padilla and FoodMinds, Joe Smith and SMS Research divisions,” said Matt … Continue reading “Padilla announces fourteen U.S. agency promotions”
Rachel Carey’s debut film Deadly Cuts is a story of female empowerment accentuated with extensions, hair dye, scissors, and a little bit of the blood of men- who were asking for it. This dark comedy is set in a working-class Dublin hair salon where hair stylists take law and scissors into their own hands. Deadly … Continue reading “Deadly Cuts: a story of hair extensions and dying”
Creative studio 3AM, a division of entertainment marketing agency Wild Card Creative Group, has recruited former Cashmere Agency VP Group Creative Director Tynesha Williams as Executive Creative Director. The announcement was made today (we are not sure if it was at 3 AM) by Tara DeVeaux, Managing Director, 3AM. Williams has a strong background in … Continue reading “Tynesha Williams tapped to lead content studio 3AM”
News from DDB New York announced today the promotion of Teri Altman to Head of Production. Altman is elevated from her position as Executive Producer. “Teri is fundamental to the creativity and culture of DDB New York. She is a force that not only break barriers but builds,” says Audrey Melofchik, President of DDB New York. “People want … Continue reading “Teri Altman promoted to Head of Production at DDB”
DDB Worldwide today announced two recent promotions, continuing the momentum of leadership changes. Alex Hesz has been promoted to global chief strategy officer and Roisin “Ro” Rooney has been promoted to newly-created role of global chief people officer. Both join from within the network into newly created roles. Alex most recently led strategy for the … Continue reading “DDB Worldwide announces leadership promotions”
Moldy Whopper, created by INGO Stockholm with DAVID Miami and Publicis Bucharest, tops the world with 23 finalist entries for The One Show 2020, the year’s largest global awards show in advertising and design recognizing excellence in creativity of ideas and quality of execution. All finalists will win either a One Show Pencil or Merit. Winners will be announced in a special streaming event … Continue reading “BK’s Moldy Whopper leads One Show finalists”
Los Angeles was a big winner on the final day of the week-long online ADC 99th Annual Awards, taking home the coveted best-of-show ADC Black Cube for “Bounce” on behalf of Apple and Agency of the Year honors. “Bounce”, done with Pulse Films and Framestore, both in Los Angeles, was also awarded Best of Discipline in Advertising. This year’s Special Awards top honors, based upon … Continue reading “ADC Best of Show, Agency of the Year announced”
Leo Burnett Chicago today announced internationally awarded creative leader Adriano Matos has joined the agency as Executive Vice-President/Executive Creative Director. Matos, who was most recently Chief Creative Officer at Grey Brazil makes his return to the network after serving as a creative at Leo Burnett Tailor Made São Paulo from 2013 through 2015. Matos will … Continue reading “Leo Burnett Chicago names Adriano Matos EVP/ECD”
R/GA has announced several creative leadership moves across its US offices. Kim Laama has joined as group executive creative director in the New York office, and Will Esparza has been promoted to SVP, executive creative director West Coast, campaigns. In their new roles, Kim will help lead, grow, and elevate the product and service design … Continue reading “R/GA announces creative leadership moves across U.S.”
