Tuesday Odds and Ends

-Saatchi & Saatchi NY and JWT are set to launch new JCPenney and Macy’s holiday campaigns, respectively, next week. link

-With the NBA’s regular season kicking off tonight, it’s fitting that we show the neat, new Nike “Break to Build” spot featuring pro ballers Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and more. link

-Chris Mendola, Alex Melvin and Andy Fackrell were named CEO, chairman and CCO, respectively, at 180 Amsterdam. link

-Google Chrome themes for rainy day inspiration. link

-The Ad Council partners with Hearst and Zinio to launch digital PSA efforts. link

-Anyone who’s ever feared clowns might get a kick out of a frozen beverage brand’s 10th anniversary ad. link

-Publicis is looking to grow in China and India. link

-Google could capitalize on Baidu’s advertising stumble. link

-Levi’s is joining forces with artist Shepard Fairey to launch a new line of Obey-themed Levi’s products. link

-Hitachi is beta testing a new image search engine called GazoPa. link

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