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Much has been written on dot.com clients wanting their agencies to have an understanding of their businesses, as opposed to a mere understanding of the advertising game. It appears, however, [...]

Western Exec Accuses IPG of 'Scheming' to Defame His Character LOS ANGELES-Michael Kassan, president and COO of Western Initiative Media Worldwide in the U.S., is suing Western and its parent, [...]

Circuit City Decision date: August Budget: $50 million Incumbent: DeVito/Verdi, New York MARKET SITUATION Circuit City's chief rival in the home electronics segment is category leader Best Buy, but the [...]

Agency's June 16 Filing Calls for Dismissal of Defamation Charges NEWYORK--Helayne Spivak, J. Walter Thompson's worldwide creative director until she resigned in October 1997, is suing her former employer for [...]

Dweck has had trouble placing some of the new TV spots for Top Driver. The four commercials all purport to show hidden camera footage of what happens at those 'other [...]

'What's on your voicemail?' That's the question as we debut a feature that highlights the rants and raves of ShopTalk's always opinionated readers. Our first beef comes from the head [...]

New Republic's Ruth Shalit Joins Mad Dogs Who says advertising isn't a forgiving business? Ruth Shalit, the wunderkind journalist who left The New Republic after allegations of plagiarism, has a [...]

Retiring Lord Group Chief Appears in Ads 'There's a fine line between gone but not forgotten and forgotten but not gone.' So says ad agency veteran Dick Lord, who is [...]

TBWA/Chiat/Day has always been big on job titles. Now, the Playa del Rey, Calif., shop has come up with a new one: duke. Hank Hinton, the shop's veteran storyboard artist, [...]

Goodfellas at Odiorne Have a Job for You You've heard about themed restaurants and themed hotels? Well, say hello to a themed agency-Murder Inc. The interactive shop-named after the infamous [...]

Our Cops-like Ride-along With Peter Arnell It's amazing what some ad guys can get away with--particularly when New York's finest are on their side. Take Peter Arnell of Arnell Group [...]

New York-based Burkhardt & Hillman's first print ads for Tom's of Maine use the product as the medium. One of a series of ads (shown here) features a picture of [...]

* Looking to create a roster of agencies that understands its 'sensibilities,' Comedy Central is talking to a number of shops about creative projects. The fast-growing cable network already has [...]

Candie's Decision date: Undisclosed Budget: $25 million Incumbent: InMarketing, Glen Cove, N.Y. MARKET SITUATION The shoe marketer wants to turn Candie's into a 'Generation Y' lifestyle brand, hence the acquisition [...]

Reports on the strategy used by Wells BDDP company in the development of an advertisement for Heineken USA. Comments from associate creative director John Pearson, art director of the campaign; Detailed information on the strategy used.

Reports that Tommy Hilfiger has split with its agency, AG, and is handing lead creative duties on its ad business to Deutsch. How executives at Deutsch feel; previous project handled by Deutsch for Hilfiger; Relationship between Hilfiger and AG.

Reports on the Mercedes-Benz Retailers' search for an advertising agency, after firing Yellow Card. Budget for the advertising business; Details on the advertising duties; Actress featured on previous dealership advertising from Yellow Card.

Reports the challenge faced by Arnell Group Brand Consulting to develop a recruitment campaign that portrays New York City cops as heroes. Budget for the advertising campaign; Details on the advertisement; Comment from Peter Arnell, director of the advertisement.

Reports that Dweck & Campbell has won United Paramount Network's (UPN) creative assignment. Worth of the network's advertising account; Comments from Geoff Calnan, executive vice president of marketing for UPN; Idea of Dweck that UPN liked.

Reports on the decision of Candie's Inc. to keep its advertising account with InMarketing and its in-house advertising team. Reaction of the agencies that competed for the business; Information on the campaign that will be launched by Candies in May 1999.

Reports that Publicis/Bloom has been awarded the account for T-Fal company, a cookware and small appliance manufacturer. Estimated size of the account; When the first advertisements are expected to break; Look at T-Fal's previous campaigns.

Reports that the advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson has removed the shadow characters in its traditional advertising campaign assignment for DeBeers' diamond products. Estimated worth of the account; Reaction of women buyers.

Reports that Indulge.com, a Web-based luxury cosmetics and accessories retailer, has selected AG as its agency. Value of the account; Reason for choosing the agency; Brief background on Indulge.

Talks about the watch advertising category. Basic elements of the advertising; Popular way to ensure the product's publicity; Details on the advertising campaign for Concord watch brand.

Reports on the opening of Murder Inc., an advertising agency, in San Francisco Bay Area, California. Executives who led the company; Theme of the agency's office; Plans for the agency.

Reports on the decision of Tommy Hilfiger to move its account to Kirshenbaum Bond & Partners from Arnell Group Brand Consulting. Value of the account; Company accounts to be moved; Reason behind the company's decision.

Reports that `InStyle' magazine has had discussions with several advertising agencies regarding its account. Outcome of the discussions between `InStyle' and Spike/DDB; Information on the budget on the account; Incumbent agency for `InStyle.'

Reports on a lawsuit involving Sony Computer Entertainment and Apple company. Complaint of Sony on a marketer of cheap software; Decision of the judge on Sony.

Provides information on the video of Donny Deutsch created for the Leader of the Year Awards of WSAAA in Los Angeles, California. How staffers at Deutsche/LA described the video; Style used; Features.

Provides information on the road trip of Carmichael Lynch's team to Germany which got an invitation from Joel Ewanick of Porsche. Their work that prompted the invitation; Speed they raced Porsches automobile on the Autobahn; Result of the race.

Focuses on the acceptance speech of American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame inductee Jay Chiat at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, New York. Remarks on how the futuristic concept can work; Host of the show; Other attendees honored in the show.

Announces the decision of Young & Rubicam to hand the African-American portion of its Census 2000 for Chisholm Mingo Group. Concerns of the United States Federal Communications Commission on the work of J. Curtis & Co.; Reaction of the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters.

Reports on the dissolution of Montgomery North, a spinoff company of Kirschenbaum Bond & Partners. Factors contributing to the demise of the company; Circumstances surrounding the formation of Montgomery North; Details on the resignation of Richard Warren, co-managing director of Montgomery.

Reports on four television spots from Cliff Freeman and Partners for Staples which uphold the agency's reputation for comedy and offbeat characters. Description of two of the four spots.

Focuses on the name change of the advertising agency, Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide. Plans to drop the `Worldwide' from its name; Other name changes made by the firm.

Reports on the return of Billboard Liberation Front advertising group after a break of more than a year. Why the agency took a break; Details on a billboard done for Levi Strauss and Company; Comments from Levi's representative Amy Rosenthal.

Reports that at least four American companies have announced plans to abort advertisements that make unfortunate references to the British Royal Family in wake of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Which companies will abort the ads; Description of the advertisements.

Focuses on McCann-Erickson's Northern British office located in Prestbury, which is a converted nineteenth century country house with a swimming pool. Work done by the agency to determine how to improve staff creativity; Encouragement given to staffers to take a five-minute dip when feeling artistically blocked; Details on the venture's success.

Presents information on the Account Planning Group Awards event in Miami during July 1997. Identification of companies who received gold honors; Highlights of the event.