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Mark Burnett in Digital Branded Content Venture
Producer Mark Burnett and Video In My Backyard (Vimby) have formed a partnership to develop branded content in the digital space. The new co-venture, as yet unnamed, will work with media companies and advertisers to implement "cost-effective branded..
Apple to Roll Out App Ad Net
Apple CEO Steve Jobs once famously said mobile advertising "sucks." Now, he's out to change that with the introduction of an ad network called iAd. Apple plans to offer iAd to application developers. The ads will differ from many standard mobile..
Ring, Ring! Run!
The Nike+ running community had been a success in most of Europe, but uptake in Spain had been disappointing. The brand had been targeting hardcore runners who deemed it "not serious enough," so it needed to engage and educate a broader..
McCann's Matt Weiss Jumps Ship to Kirshenbaum Bond
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- McCann WorldGroup Chief Growth Officer Matt Weiss is leaving his post after 17 years to join his former colleague, Lori Senecal, in leading crosstown shop Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal & Partners.
Aegis Closes Digital Shop Farfar in Sweden
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Staff at Farfar were told on Thursday the legendary Swedish digital ad agency is closing, five years after the four founders sold it to Aegis Group and it became part of the company's Isobar digital network.
Buffets Inc. Puts $32 Million Account Up for Review
CHICAGO (AdAge.com) -- Buffets Inc., which last year shelled out $32 million on measured media for its portfolio of restaurant brands including Old Country Buffett and Roadhouse Grill, is seeking a new agency for its creative-advertising account. The..
Online shopping set to overtake in-store
LONDON - Online shopping is set to overtake traditional in-store shopping with 90% of UK consumers searching for their latest purchase via the internet, claims a new report.