Kelly Johnson Promoted to President of twofifteenmccann
Kelly Johnson has been promoted to president at twofifteenmccann, San Francisco, a new role at the McCann Worldgroup agency following a recent surge in new business.
Johnson has been managing director at twofifteenmccann since she joined the unit three years ago. During that time, the office has added clients like Hulu, Workday, Machine Zone and Lookout to the creative and strategic responsibilities it's handled for founding client of 10 years, Xbox. Read the article.
WLN LA Hosts Mentoring Mixer
The Los Angeles chapter of the Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) wrapped up their 2015 year-long Mentorship Circle program with a Mentoring Mixer on May 24th. This was an opportunity for participants to meet mentors and mentees from other circles and to recruit mentees for the 2016 circles. The evening included a panel discussion made of up mentors and mentees, a clothing drive for Dress For Success, and a recruitment plug for the next Mentorship Circle session. The evening began with an introduction to WLN LA Chapter and closed with networking amongst agency peers. 55 women from across the Los Angeles IPG agency network attended.
McCann's Nannette Lafond-Dufour and R/GA's Chloe Gottlieb Named to Advertising Age's Women to Watch 2016
Nannette Lafond-Dufour, Global Chief Client Officer, McCann Worldgroup
As McCann's chief client officer, Nannette Lafond-Dufour focuses on growing the network's client relationships around the world, a responsibility that came after successfully running the agency's global L'Oréal account. She joined the shop in 2012 to oversee that account and its "You're Worth It" brand concept, including the digital campaign "Makeup Genius," which came out of the Paris office. Read on...
Chloe Gottlieb, Exec VP-Exec Creative Director, R/GA U.S.
In March, Chloe Gottlieb had just been appointed R/GA's exec VP and co-executive creative director for the U.S. when she made an emotional, heartfelt pledge from the stage at the 4A's Transformation Conference to use her hiring power to improve diversity. Ms. Gottlieb, who now oversees work across R/GA's six U.S. offices in partnership with Taras Wayner, said she will continue pushing the shop in terms of diversity, both with work and talent. Read on...
Deutsch New York appoints Rachel Mercer as VP, Digital Strategy Director
New York – May 24, 2016 — Deutsch New York’s Chief Strategy Officer, Andrew Dawson, announced the appointment of Rachel Mercer as VP, Digital Strategy Director. She will be charged with helping to grow the Agency’s digital, social and innovation strategy practice – working on clients including Sherwin-Williams and PNC Bank. Reporting directly to Dawson, May 31 is her first day. Mercer replaces Scott Lindenbaum who is transferring to the LA office as SVP, Director of Digital Strategy, Products and Platforms, effective June 6.
“Rachel’s talent was so immediate, my first thought was, I wish she started yesterday,” said Dawson. “She has diverse strategic experience, ranging from innovation consulting work to both digital and traditional strategy, as well as being a genuinely multifaceted thinker, collaborator and leader.”
Most recently, Mercer was the Strategy & Innovation Director at The Upside and, prior to that, she was with Made by Many in London, leading development, user insights, strategy and multipartner relationships. Read more.
Maggie O. Connors Signs on as Executive Vice President, Head of Business Development, Deutsch New York
“With Maggie’s palpable energy, quick-witted smarts, and driving business force, she is undoubtedly the right fit for this passionate team that is raring to go” said Val DiFebo, CEO, Deutsch NY. Reporting to DiFebo, and working with Jeff White, North American CMO, Connors’ first day is June 13.
Connors joins Deutsch New York from JWT, where for the past two years – she spearheaded new business initiatives for New York and North America, as well as worked across their global network. She ran all pitches, prospecting and agency marketing—resulting in one new win a month for 14 straight months. “I am thrilled to be part of the new energy and focus at Deutsch. The foundation is set and I can't wait to be a part of the team,” said Connors. Read more.
UM Reorganizes Its North American Network After Big Wins in the 'Year of the Pitch'
President Kasha Cacy has been promoted to U.S. CEO
IPG's UM was named Adweek's 2015 Media Agency of the Year in February after winning J&J, Coca-Cola, CVS, BMW and McCormick in the spate of reviews known colloquially as "Mediapalooza" or "The Year of the Pitch."
But now, the agency is reorganizing its North American network. President Kasha Cacy has been promoted to U.S. CEO after leading several successful pitches and promoting UM's efforts to improve its targeting with data.
UM global CEO Daryl Lee called Cacy "a superstar" and told Adweek, "What we are doing is recognizing and reinforcing the U.S. leadership that has been so successful over the past year."
Three UM executives also have been promoted to serve as presidents of their respective geographic regions. Global CMO Lynn Lewis will lead the East Coast region, while UM Detroit evp and general manager Scott Russell will be president of the network's central region. Karen Hunt, evp and global managing partner, will manage West Coast operations. Read the full article.
MPLS WLN Presents:
On March 23, 2016, MPLS WLN hosted A Talk with Sue Crolick at Carmichael Lynch | Spong.
Sue Crolick rose through the ranks of the advertising world during the Mad Men era to become the first ever female art director in the Twin Cities. Sue shared the successes and struggles of her career and life with over 80 employees in attendance.
Presentation was followed by a Q&A and cocktail reception.
Martin Agency hires 4Creative high flyer Olivia Browne
Interpublic-owned The Martin Agency, one of the very best US creative agencies, has, like many of its American peers, made a slow start in London.
The agency opened its doors in 2014 but is still in the process of completing its management. It’s now taken a big step forward by hiring Olivia Browne (below) from Channel 4’s much awarded 4Creative where she was group business director. Before that she was a board account director at AMV BBDO. She will report to CEO Matt Williams. Read the full article.
Campbell Ewald Appoints Jo Shoesmith as First Female Chief Creative Officer
Campbell Ewald has promoted Jo Shoesmith to the role of chief creative officer, making her the agency’s first female to hold that title in its 105-year history.
The move by the Interpublic-owned agency comes as Madison Avenue is under increased scrutiny over the number of women in top roles, especially in the creative department.
Ms. Shoesmith, who joined Campbell Ewald last year, succeeds Mark Simon, who is retiring after 16 years with Campbell Ewald. Ms. Shoesmith joined the agency last year as executive creative director and earlier worked at Leo Burnett Chicago on brands such as Allstate and Hallmark. Read the full article.