Martin Sorrell

Friday Morning Stir - Posted April 26, 2013
-Here are your 2013 AICP and AICP Next Awards shortlists. link -Among other things, Sir Martin Sorrell says he's "not proud" of WPP's 2-3% organic revenue growth in Q1.... [AgencySpy]

Wednesday Morning Stir - Posted April 10, 2013
-Cheil U.K. has appointed CBS Outdoor alum Fiona FitzGibbon as its first head of out-of-home. -Staying in the U.K. for a sec, London-based experiential agency Ignite (not to be confused with Ignition or Ignited) has promoted ... [AgencySpy]

Tuesday Morning Stir - Posted March 19, 2013
-SapientNitro Minneapolis has welcomed John Biondi as creative director and Adina Dahlin as director of marketing strategy. -Well, we can't ignore the elephant in the room. Santa Monica-based RPA h... [AgencySpy]

It Appears We Were Right About a G2, Ogilvy Union - Posted March 5, 2013
This looks like a pretty legit report from the London newswires and it confirms what we first speculated on last week, that G2 was separating from Grey and aligning under Ogilvy. Well, this just adds to what's al... [AgencySpy]

WPP Takes Over john st. - Posted March 4, 2013
You may have heard the word (shout out to the Toronto Egotist for the tip), but yes, Toronto-based john st. is the latest shop to be swooped up by Sir ... [AgencySpy]

The Egotist Returns Once Again, This Time from London - Posted February 26, 2013
Damn, has it really been close to a year since we received our last Egotist beat report? No worries, time flies, and for the first time, the Egotist network chimes in from London with an extensive look (with videos galore!) at the goings-on across the pond. Without further ado, here you... [AgencySpy]

Tuesday Morning Stir (Updated) - Posted February 26, 2013
- Nearly three years after replacing Randy Browning as CEO of Publicis West Seattle, Mark Cadman... [AgencySpy]

Wednesday Odds and Ends - Posted January 23, 2013
-Former TBWA\Chiat\Day agency producer David Fisher, who spent nearly four years in all and worked on notable efforts including Spike Jonze's "I'm... [AgencySpy]

Tuesday Morning Stir - Posted January 8, 2013
-Former Leo Burnett London head of planning Mark Tomblin has joined in a similar role at TAXI Toronto. -Social media/WOM marketing firm Likeable Media has appointed Carrie Kerpen as CEO and has ... [AgencySpy]

Wednesday Morning Stir - Posted January 2, 2013
-Avis has agreed to buy car-sharing service Zipcar for approximately $500 million in cash. link -The ATP is kicking off the 2013 tennis season with a new global campaign from London... [AgencySpy]

Tuesday Morning Stir - Posted December 4, 2012
-Along with picking up agency of record duties for Heineken cider brand, Strongbow, L.A.-based Zambezi also was named AOR for Footlocker-owned e-commerce sports gear retailer, Eastbay. -McCann Worldgroup launched its global adaptation/production business unit, Craft Worldwide, in 23 markets ranging from New York to London Singapore. The new arm houses 570 emp... [AgencySpy]

Tuesday Morning Stir - Posted December 4, 2012
-Along with picking up agency of record duties for Heineken cider brand, Strongbow, L.A.-based Zambezi also was named AOR for Footlocker-owned e-commerce sports gear retailer, Eastbay. -McCann Worldgroup launched its global adaptation/production business unit, Craft Worldwide, in 23 markets ranging from New York to London Singapore. The new arm houses 570 emp... [MediaJobsDaily]

Tuesday Morning Stir - Posted November 13, 2012
-TED is celebrating the fact that its cumulative talk views have surpassed the one-billion mark by launching "TopTED" playlists, which includes submissions from members such as Bono, Ben Affleck and... [AgencySpy]

Thursday Morning Stir - Posted October 25, 2012
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Friday Morning Stir - Posted August 31, 2012
  -Sir Martin Sorrell reports that WPP profits have jumped up seven percent, which coincides nicely enough with the holding company boss's plan to move its HQ back to the U.K.... [AgencySpy]

Thursday Morning Stir - Posted August 9, 2012
-Google has its eyes set on Siri as it launches a voice search app on iOS. link -Fold7 designed a new site for British clothing label, Sunspel. link -Lil Buck helps ring in Gap'... [AgencySpy]

Tuesday Morning Stir - Posted July 10, 2012
-Yes, Sir Martin Sorrell will be one of the torchbearers for the Olympic flame. link -180LA is helping Expedia launc... [AgencySpy]

WPP Set to Acquire AKQA - Posted June 20, 2012
  Despite his shareholder woes, we guess you can chalk up another win for Sir Martin Sorrell as his holding company WPP has agreed to acquire AKQA. The digital network will still operate as a stan... [AgencySpy]

Wednesday Morning Stir - Posted June 13, 2012
-WPP shareholders have given a thumbs down to Martin Sorrell's big pay hike. link -In case you missed last night's AICP awards, here's the opening titl... [AgencySpy]

Wednesday Odds and Ends - Posted June 6, 2012
-Sir Martin Sorrell finds the controversy about his pretty sizable pay package "deeply disturbing." ... [MediaJobsDaily]

So, What Were Folks Really Thinking During the WPP/Vice Upfront? - Posted June 1, 2012
About a month ago, Vice and WPP threw what some deemed a "boozy upfront" down on Wall Street to say hello to advertisers. Vice co-founder ... [AgencySpy]

Wednesday Morning Stir - Posted May 30, 2012
-WPP defends Sir Martin Sorrell's new pay package. ... [AgencySpy]

Y&R's Argentine Olympics Spot Sparks Controversy for 'Playing Politics' - Posted May 4, 2012
The above new spot for Argentina's Olympic team from Y&R New York is being called by some "beneath contempt," "tasteless," "feral and disgusting behavior" and "designed to offer maximum offence and contrary to both the Olympic spirit and all sense of human decency." Harsh words, yes, but perhaps a brief history... [MediaJobsDaily]

Y&R's Argentine Olympics Spot Sparks Controversy for 'Playing Politics' - Posted May 4, 2012
The above new spot for Argentina's Olympic team from Y&R New York is being called by some "beneath contempt," "tasteless," "feral and disgusting behavior" and "designed to offer maximum offence and contrary to both the Olympic spirit and all sense of human decency." Harsh words, yes, but perhaps a brief history... [AgencySpy]

Wednesday Morning Stir - Posted April 25, 2012
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Tuesday Odds and Ends - Posted March 27, 2012
-Leo Burnett and the One Club h... [AgencySpy]

Survey: Business Is Up To Start 2012 - Posted January 12, 2012
Worldcom Public Relations Group, the international network of independent firms, has conducted a survey of its members, finding that new business is trending upward in the new year. More than 100 respondents (Worldc... [PRNewser]

Team Detroit to Launch NYC-Based Boutique for Lincoln - Posted December 15, 2011
Ah, so this is why we got a last-minute invite to a conference here in New York starring WPP don Sir Martin Sorrell among others. Come Jan. 1, WPP's Team Detroit unit will launch a new unit here in the Big Apple that will be dedicated to the... [MediaJobsDaily]

Wednesday Morning Stir - Posted December 7, 2011
-After just eight months at Mullen, where he worked alongside Mauro Cavalletti, Perry Fair ... [AgencySpy]

Friday Morning Stir - Posted October 28, 2011
-Jeep/Maxus and Lowe's/OMD took home top honors at last night's Vibrant Awards in NYC. link -Cheil Canada hired Havas Euro RSCG Toronto alum Matthew Cammaert as president. -Cleveland-based agency Marcus T... [AgencySpy]

Friday Morning Stir - Posted September 23, 2011
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Monday Odds and Ends - Posted May 9, 2011
-Step aside, Google. Apple takes over as the world's most valuable brand. ... [MediaJobsDaily]

Thursday Odds and Ends - Posted April 28, 2011
-Here's a compilation of ... [AgencySpy]

Anonymous 'Ad Professional' Takes Issue with Sorrell in Open Letter - Posted March 1, 2011
It seems as of late that our tips box has evolved into a soapbox of sorts and just like our frustrated job seeker from earlier this year... [AgencySpy]

Friday Odds and Ends - Posted January 14, 2011
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Tuesday Odds and Ends - Posted December 21, 2010
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Tuesday Morning Stir - Posted December 7, 2010
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Tuesday Morning Stir - Posted November 30, 2010
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Reuters Global Media Summit Begins Monday - Posted November 29, 2010
The annual Reuters Global Media Summit starts Monday and runs through Thursday in New York, London, Paris, Mumbai, and Taipei, featuring exclusive, private interviews with top executives from media and entertainment companies. C... [WebNewser - SocialTimes.com]

WPP Acquires TAXI - Posted November 19, 2010
Sir Martin Sorrell nabbed another one today as his WPP announced that it's acquired TAXI and is aligning the shop with its roster of Young & Rubicam Brands unit. ... [AgencySpy]

Martin Sorrell Will Now Take Your Questions - Posted November 2, 2010
(Sir) Martin Sorrell is head of the world's most successful advertising holding company, W... [AgencySpy]

WPP's Sorrell Supports Paywalls - Posted August 25, 2010
WPP CEO Martin Sorrell spoke with the UK's MediaWeek about the necessity of paywalls for online media. "We think paywalls are essen... [PRNewser]

WPP: PR Revenue Up 2% So Far In 2010 - Posted June 30, 2010
WPP said at its annual meeting on Tuesday that public relations and public affairs are up 2% over the first five months in 2010, an slight improvement over the company's advertising and media investment management businesses, which saw 1.7% growth over the ... [PRNewser]

WPP CEO Martin Sorrell: Invading Social Media With Commercial Messages 'Might Not Be The Right Thing' - Posted March 4, 2010
As the social media marketing gold rush continues, one of the marketing industry's top executives -- WPP CEO Martin Sorrell -- is questioning the medium. "Invading these [social] media with commercial messages might not be the right thing," said Sorrell ... [PRNewser]

Year in Review: Agency Trends - Posted December 30, 2009
This year was all about digital, digital, digital. Agencies big and small expanded, re-branded, and staffed up to meet client demand, while also performing triage on their traditional business. A number agencies made deep staff cuts, while some closed altogether. Journalists fled crumbling mastheads to join the PR... [PRNewser]

WPP CEO Martin Sorrell: 2010 Revenues Will Be Flat - Posted December 2, 2009
Don't expect growth from WPP in 2010, said CEO Martin Sorrell at the Reuters Global Media Summit today. Sorrell said he expects revenues for the holding company to be flat for ... [PRNewser]

Middleberg Communications Acquires Dowd Agency - Posted November 3, 2009
Middleberg Communications will acquire The Dowd Agency in a deal announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, however the acquisition puts the agency at more than $4 million in revenues and about 25 employees. Middleberg had net fees of $2,694,000 in 2008, which means about $1.5 million in annual... [PRNewser]

The 36,000 Page RFP Submission? It Exists, Says WPP's Sorrell - Posted October 29, 2009
There are many gripes agencies have with the RFP process. One of the main ones being that they take up so much non-billable time. WPP CEO Martin Sorrell wishes agencies would get paid for their submissions, but knows it's just not going to happen. ... [PRNewser]

WPP Head Martin Sorrell Explains Problems Behind Enfatico - Posted September 18, 2009
Enfatico, the mega-agency created to handle all advertising, marketing and communications for Dell, launched amid much fanfare. CEO Torrence Boone told the... [PRNewser]

WPP Chief Exec: Ad Industry Is 'Going To Be In Russia, India, China, Vietnam ... And Digital' - Posted August 27, 2009
WPP Chief Executive Martin Sorrell says that the ad industry will never be the same. While most ad execs are in agreement that the worst is over, nobody knows when things will really bounce back. Clients have gotten used to paying less, ... [MediaJobsDaily]

Morning Reading List, 09.10.07 - Posted September 9, 2007
Good morning Washington. Jeff Golimowski, investigative reporter, is no longer with CNSNews.com Longtime producer Michele Michaels has left News 4 to go to Washington Hospital Center. (Trend alert? Producer Lydia Postlewaite left WTOP earlier this year for Washington Adventist Hospital and longtim... [FishbowlDC]

'The Mad Dwarf And The Nympho Schizo' - Posted March 20, 2007
Only in an ad dude's trial would a "dwarf" and "schizo" be central to the plaintiff's case: Testifying against Marco Benatti, WPP chief Martin Sorrell last week in open court in London accused his former employee of disseminating a "vicious" image of him and a female executive and branding them "the mad... [Fishbowl NY]

'The Mad Dwarf And The Nympho Schizo' - Posted March 20, 2007
Only in an ad dude's trial would a "dwarf" and "schizo" be central to the plaintiff's case: Testifying against Marco Benatti, WPP chief Martin Sorrell last week in open court in London accused his former employee of disseminating a "vicious" image of him and a female executive and branding them "the mad... [FishbowlNY]