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March 03, 2008
The Showdown Interactive

Sorry, this one is one of us, but I have to talk about it as we've spent so much time working on this lately... :)

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Last year, One Show asked us to develop the image for their Interactive competition in 2008.

As you may know, fighters have replaced Mariachis as the new mexican cliche and we tried to create a game with some mexican flavor, a bit nasty and that served as a place of reunion for designers, developers, creatives, art directors, etc. trying to have some fun and blood.

Continue reading... "The Showdown Interactive"

October 22, 2007
The Hottest Digital Agencies Around

Adage today has an article in which it highlights the hottest digital agencies on the market. Interesting if you're thinking about running a pitch to give some fresh air to your brand online. But watch out, they listed only the "independent" agencies, so you won't get the whole picture, but just the its indie revisited version.

May 30, 2007
Your consumer cannot be found

While Mark is looking for ground-breaking and usable agency websites, Shedwa points at this great example. At first glance you think the page cannot be found, but a second look learns you so much more. The connection to your consumer cannot be found. Read further and you'll see how simple and strong an agency message (and website) can be. Kudos for Westwayne!

October 26, 2005
Accounts of the week

Coca-Cola has hired AKQA as its global digital agency. The business should be worth about £3m.

Wieden & Kennedy Amsterdam has been appointed by UPC Broadband (owned by Liberty Media) to reposition its brand throughout Europe.

Leo Burnett has won the international Samsung account.

Ketchum will manage Starbucks' PR account in Germany.

After winnin NTL and Sony Ericsson's digital accounts Soup will open a new office in London

September 13, 2005
Accounts of the week

Leagas Delaney has won the creative account for Blackberry.

EasyJet has shortlised five agencies to handle its pan-European account: Omnicom's AMV BBDO, Interpublic's Lowe, WPP's Ogilvy & Mather and Publicis' Saatchi & Saatchi.

AdAge reports Lowe's has awarded its $315 million advertising and media business to Omnicom Group's BBDO and OMD.

September 08, 2005
New accounts for Crispin Porter & Bogusky

Crispin Porter & Bogusky Miami, one of the most talked about agencies of the year has won to big accounts: soft drink Sprite and automaker Volkswagen. Consequently to the Volkswagen account assignment, the agency announced it has resigned its account for BMW's Mini USA.

September 07, 2005
Bacardi is looking for an agency

Bacardi Martini is looking for a single agency to run its its £90m Bacardi rum creative account on a global basis. BrandRepublic explains Fallon is currently handling the account in the UK, while David and Goliath manages it the US and McCann Erickson takes care of it in several international markets.

September 06, 2005
Enpocket and Tequila, partners in mobile marketing

Big advertising and direct marketing agencies are getting ready for the mobile challenge. Tequila, for example, has announced today it has joined forces with Enpocket to integrate mobile in its direct marketing activities. The alliance, which is thought to be the first of its kind in the industry, means that Enpocket's mobile marketing technology and experience in delivering campaigns
for over 400 brands since 2001, is accessible to TEQUILA\'s global network of 48 offices in 34 countries. Peter Larsen, CEO, Enpocket commented:

"We are delighted to be driving this step change in the industry by joining forces with one of the biggest global agency networks. For mobile marketing to succeed it needs to be integrated effectively with traditional customer acquisition and retention activities. Our relationship with TEQUILA\ means global brands can now take full advantage of the benefits mobile can deliver."

August 19, 2005
Short marriage for KPN and FHV BBDO

Media & Marketing Europe reports KPN Telecom, the Netherlands’ biggest advertiser, has fired its advertising agency FHV BBDO less than two months after the sudden departure of three of its four directors. The agency will continue working for KPN to manage its Hi mobile business.

August 02, 2005
Accounts of the week

BBC World has decided to review its advertising accounts in India. Currently Euro RSCG (for creative) and The Media Edge (for media buying) are in charge.

Sony is looking for a digital agency to take care of the launch of its PlayStation3.

Bacardi has decided to move its Bombay Sapphire account to KSL, the same agency that plans and buys ads for its Grey Goose Vodka.

Gulf Air has picked OgilvyOne to handle its interactive account and work on CRM programs.

July 11, 2005
R/GA dressed for success

Congrats to my friends at R/GA for the article appeared today on AdAge celebrating the success of the agency led by Bob Greenberg.

July 04, 2005
Accounts of the week

British Airways is looking for a new agency after ten years of love with M&C Saatchi.

Strawberryfrog has been named agency of record for Harris Direct.

Saatchi & Saatchi has opened a new office in Kuwait.

Hotels.com has named Avenue A/Razorfish, as its interactive agency of record.

4 agencies against global warming

The Guardian has challenged four top agencies to develop a concept to convince people global warming is a serious issue. Click here to read what did TBWA\London, Saatchi & Saatchi, Strawberry Frog and Soul came up with.

June 24, 2005

Accounts of the week

June 23, 2005

The Cyber Lions winners

June 20, 2005

Vespa picks KraftWorks

June 16, 2005

Cinzano looking for an agency

June 08, 2005

Accounts of the week

June 03, 2005

Strawberry Frog wins Heineken and Tiscali

May 26, 2005

Vertu picks Agency.com

May 20, 2005

Interactive accounts of the week

Deutsch loses Monster

May 16, 2005

Industry@Saatchi R&D dept. launched

Framfab acquires Oyster

May 09, 2005

Lost Boys acquire DAD

April 21, 2005

Yahoo! Europe appoints OgilvyOne

April 15, 2005

One in, one out for I-Level

April 13, 2005

In Europe LG picks Euro RSCG and Starcom

Top online planners in France

February 24, 2005

Two campaigns for Olà

January 19, 2005

People on the move (in Europe)

January 12, 2005

People on the move in Europe

Something new at Espotting Spain

November 22, 2004

Fresh ideas in The Netherlands

November 09, 2004

Grolsch wants to invest more online

August 27, 2004

BA looks for fresh ideas

July 07, 2004

Mobileway invests in Asia

July 02, 2004

R/GA leads the way

July 01, 2004

Online advertising is bouncing back

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