McCann Worldgroup makes a Powers move

McCann Worldgroup today announced it has promoted Suzanne Powers to Global President McCann Worldgroup & CSO. Powers will expand her global responsibilities to drive the McCann Worldgroup brand and business both inside and outside the organization. This includes continuing to cultivate best-in-class work while driving the cultural and business transformation necessary to modernize all of the offerings for clients and … Continue reading “McCann Worldgroup makes a Powers move”

McCann named ‘Network of Year’ at 2020 Webbys

McCann Worldgroup announced today that it has been named Network of the Year by the 2020 Webby Awards. This marks the first time in the network’s history that it has received this recognition. The Webby Awards, known as the “Internet’s highest honor,” are presented annually by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). … Continue reading “McCann named ‘Network of Year’ at 2020 Webbys”

Coca-Cola and McCann react to social distancing

Brands continue to react to the new edict of social distancing due to the rampant spread of the normal coronavirus COVID-19. Yesterday, we showed you how McDonald’s separated its golden arches in a show of support for the action. Today, we have Argentina’s Mercado McCann with their effort for client Coca-Cola. The brand used a … Continue reading “Coca-Cola and McCann react to social distancing”

Burger King, McCann take top honors at 2019 Clios

Singing vaginas. Whopper detours. McCann, New York. Barbie. Answer is – what won last night at the 2019 Clio Awards? Burger King’s smart as hell “Whopper Detour,” from FCB New York won the Grand Clio in two categories, Digital/Mobile and Direct. Andy Cohen hosted the event at The Manhattan Center in New York City. The … Continue reading “Burger King, McCann take top honors at 2019 Clios”

McCann Worldgroup named 2019 Network of the Year

McCann Worldgroup was named Network of the Year at the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The global agency group, which won a total of 73 Lions representing creative work from across its disciplines and all of its regions, was also named at the weeklong Festival as the Healthcare Network of the Year for … Continue reading “McCann Worldgroup named 2019 Network of the Year”

McCann NY gives us stark reminder about gun violence

We’re all aware of Generation X, Generation Y, Generation Z, The Pepsi Generation. Now McCann NY and March for Our Lives wants to introduce us to “Generation Lockdown.” It is estimated that 95% of school kids — some as young as five — are now trained on what to do during an active shooter situation … Continue reading “McCann NY gives us stark reminder about gun violence”

‘NY Times Mag’ & McCann NY lead ADC Award noms

The New York Times Magazine and McCann New York lead the way with 20 finalist entries each in the global ADC 98th Annual Awards, as announced today by The One Club for Creativity, the world’s foremost non-profit organization celebrating creative excellence in advertising and design. The number of entries for the ADC 98th Annual Awards … Continue reading “‘NY Times Mag’ & McCann NY lead ADC Award noms”

BBDO NY & McCann NY lead One Show shortlist

BBDO New York, McCann New York and Droga5 have the most work on the early deadline shortlist for The One Show 2019 awards, according to The One Club for Creativity. US agencies and brands have 334 shortlisted entries, the most of any country. BBDO New York leads the way with 113 shortlisted entries, including 19 … Continue reading “BBDO NY & McCann NY lead One Show shortlist”

Columbia Sportswear selects McCann as global AOR

Integrated marketing team includes 215 McCann, UM and Weber Shandwick Columbia Sportswear has selected McCann Worldgroup as its global agency of record for marketing services for the Columbia brand. Today’s announcement follows a competitive review, and the new partnership will help drive Columbia’s efforts in the creative, media, and public relations landscapes. The McCann Worldgroup … Continue reading “Columbia Sportswear selects McCann as global AOR”

McCann recognized as most-innovative agency by Adweek

Wins the top Gravity Award and most honors at Adweek’s Project Isaac Awards   McCann has been recognized as the most innovative agency at Adweek’s 2018 Project Isaac Awards, receiving both the most awards in total and the best-in-show Gravity Award for National Geographic’s “Astronaut Reality Helmet.” This is the second time in three years … Continue reading “McCann recognized as most-innovative agency by Adweek”

McCann promotes Chris Macdonald And Nannette Dufour

(NEW YORK – 3 MAY 2018) – McCann Worldgroup today announced it has named Chris Macdonald and Nannette Dufour to new leadership positions. Macdonald has been promoted to President, Advertising & Allied Agencies, and Dufour to President, Global Clients & Business Leadership. Harris Diamond, Chairman and CEO, McCann Worldgroup, said, “Nannette and Chris will work … Continue reading “McCann promotes Chris Macdonald And Nannette Dufour”

REEL WOMEN: Nimble Works Sara Zaccheo

For Sara Zaccheo, Managing Partner, Creative Director, and Strategist at healthcare marketing agency Nimble Works, nothing is more energizing than a good insight. The ones that strike like lightning and ignite her uniquely suited role, which lives at the intersection of creative and strategy. Lightning has struck so many times in Sara’s 20-plus-year career, that … Continue reading “REEL WOMEN: Nimble Works Sara Zaccheo”

Agency EP Jon Rosenberg joins Carbon NY

Jon Rosenberg has joined the creative production studio Carbon as Executive Producer in New York. Having spent the past 25 years working at some of the biggest ad agencies on both sides of the US (BBDO, FCB, McCann, Ogilvy, and Publicis to name a few), Jon has worked on many of the industry’s best award-winning creative ideas … Continue reading “Agency EP Jon Rosenberg joins Carbon NY”

Love & Nudes creates breast cancer screening bra

Black women with breast cancer have a 40% higher death rate than white women. Despite this, nothing exists that shows breast cancer on darker skin – until now. Love & Nudes has created The Stage Zero Collection, the world’s first breast cancer screening bras for Black women, designed to help them recognize breast cancer’s symptoms even before … Continue reading “Love & Nudes creates breast cancer screening bra”

New York Lottery ups drama in Dutchess County

To get people in the spirit of playing its Cash Multiplier Series of Scratch-Offs, the New York Lottery is giving people the chance to multiply their winnings—and the drama— up to 100 times with every win. The latest campaign, created in partnership with McCann New York, leans into a well-known genre of daytime television, featuring … Continue reading “New York Lottery ups drama in Dutchess County”

Everything Everywhere leads Golden Reel noms

Aaaand Awards Season has begun. Actually, it began last year, but now we have nominations. The Motion Picture Sound Editors today revealed the nominations for its 70th annual Golden Reel Awards in categories spanning feature film, television, animation, computer entertainment and student productions with Everything Everywhere All At Once Top Gun: Maverick and Elvis among the nominees. … Continue reading “Everything Everywhere leads Golden Reel noms”

AFX Creative infuses post-magic into Mrs. Hayes

The holidays usher in a sense of giving, sentimentality, family, and festivities. And to help Chevrolet celebrate the season and drive home this narrative, creative content studio AFX Creative has helped illuminate the automaker’s heartwarming campaign dubbed “Mrs. Hayes.” Centered around the charming namesake character, her ‘57 Chevy Nomad, her family, and neighborhood, and the wealth of … Continue reading “AFX Creative infuses post-magic into Mrs. Hayes”

Crayola wins top honors at Global Best of Effies

The Global Best of the Best Effies were unveiled alongside the 2022 Global Multi-Region Effies at the Global Effie Celebration, which was held virtually on December 6. Crayola, dentsuMB, and Golin PR’s “Color Yourself into the World” won the Iridium Effie and was named the most effective campaign in the world at the second annual … Continue reading “Crayola wins top honors at Global Best of Effies”