-GlaxoSmithKline has launched a $1.5 billion global media review. link

-Minneapolis ad vet Troy Longie, most recently creative co-chair at mono, has joined fellow Twin Cities shop Haberman (which counts clients including Volvo North America and Organic Valley) as creative director.

-Freddie Laker, former VP, global marketing strategy at SapientNitro, has unveiled a demo video to explain his new venture, Gui.de (above).

-Absolut and online design hub Threadless have teamed up to challenge artists to create a Chicago-themed design for a limited edition vodka bottle. link

-24 Seven is fielding responses for its 4th annual salary and job satisfaction survey (to see last year’s finding, go here). link

-Definition 6 has launched its Unified Communication Group, which will operate as a global practice for the agency. link