Update: Why GSD&M Bailed On The Edward Jones Pitch

Earlier we reported that GSD&M was no longer pitching for financial analysts Edward Jones.

Thanks to you lovely readers, we have some answers. It seems that GSD&M is in the pitch for Compass Bank, as well. Due to the normal conflict of interest hazards, Spence’s team had to remove themselves. All very logical.

Ed Bilek, SVP, Communications at Compass Bank, told us that:

“We have not made any announcements as to we have awarded our advertising duties to. Any announcement would be premature at this point.”

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