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Rumours swept the Toronto ad community last week that Envoy Communications Group s bid to purchase Leagas Delaney for CDNdollars 132 million was in jeopardy.
The keeper of Campaign's much-perused new-business performance league has had a frustrating year. It might be the season to be merry, but it seems the industry is far more interested in porkie pies than mince pies. With the plethora of dotcom launches, agencies and their new hip clients have taken...
Wrigley s is shifting the creative assignment for Orbit, its sugar-free gum, into Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO from TBWA/London as a precursor to a major push behind the brand.
Moet et Chandon, the Champagne brand, is embarking on a global review of its advertising account, estimated to be worth about pounds 12 million.
Portugese ministers have approved plans to ban alcohol ads on TV and radio until after 10.30pm, the use of national symbols in alcohol advertising and the outlawing of alcohol brand sponsorship of youth cultural activities and sports events.
Watch out everyone, Niall Fitzgerald has got his feather duster out and he s not afraid to use it. Unilever s chief has been busy with a bit of corporate cleaning.
Matthew Cowen chooses McCann-Erickson's 'Tom Cat' spot for Bacardi Breezer: 'I know it's terrible to admit, but I'm a sucker for cute furry animals behaving like hard-living humans. Bud Light used to do this sort of thing really well with its 'drunk bulldog' ads in the 80s and this spot has just the...
The coffee chain Starbucks has appointed Manning Gottlieb Media to handle its media strategy and buying.
Banks Hoggins O Shea/FCB has won the pounds 2.5 million Tic Tac mint brand with a brief to refresh its image. A TV campaign will launch in the UK and Ireland on 15 January. The agency already handles its sister brand, Ferrero Rocher.
The Advertising Association has protested to the Food Standards Agency over what it claims is an attempt by the Government-backed body to clamp down on the promotion of food to children. The AA has accused the FSA of pushing ahead with its scheme without proper consultation.
