Wednesday Odd And Ends

- Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos Inc. has hired Rob Rich as executive vice president and group creative director in the agency’s Boston office. (link)

- Google buying a video game company? Gotta respect them. The kids know where the money is at – be it just for the system or not. Duh. (link)

- Gamers are civic minded by the way. And you think we’re all bad apple? (link)

- WPP shop adds Bacardi Flavors and Bacardi Gold Rum to client roster, which includes Bacardi Superior Rum. (link)

- Best Buy is the latest marketer that had cut their ad spend. Maybe it’s because they are shelling out cash for failing brand, Napster. (link)

- Consumer ads for medical devices subject of Senate Panel. (link)

- Sex Pistols star John Rotten is set to star in an advert for British butter brand Country Life.(link)

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