08 Apr 2009
| by Alexandra Bruell
NEW YORK: Juniors fashion brand Candie's - part of the Iconix Brand Group - recently launched a multifaceted marketing campaign starring Britney Spears.
10 Mar 2009
| by Alexandria Bruell
CANTON, MA: Reebok has rolled out a global, marketing campaign to support the launch of new product lines and a workout it created in conjunction with Cirque du Soleil.
09 Mar 2009
| by Nicole Zerillo
BENTONVILLE, AR: Wal-Mart's marketing plan to prepare for the DVD release of the popular romance-vampire flick Twilight includes an emphasis on affordability and a partnership with BlogTalkRadio in an effort to woo the film's fan base.
06 Mar 2009
| by Kimberly Maul
NEW YORK: FreshDirect, the Long Island City, NY-based online food delivery company, has hired Peppercom as its new AOR.
16 Feb 2009
| by Aarti Shah
NEW YORK: Philips Electronics is conducting a global review that involves the two firms with which it works. David Wolf, director of corporate communications at Philips confirmed the review, noting the company currently employs MS&L and Text 100.
09 Feb 2009
| by Frank Washkuch
NEW YORK: HL Group is absorbing the New York operations of Freud Communications, the companies reported today. Hamilton South and Lynn Tesoro, HL Group founding partners, will manage the operations of the merged New York agency. Freud's UK offices will remain an independent business.
05 Feb 2009
| by Alexandra Bruell
EL SEGUNDO, CA: Mattel has launched an integrated marketing campaign to promote Barbie as a symbol of fashion and pop culture on the eve of her 50th anniversary this March.
20 Jan 2009
| by Nicole Zerillo
BENTON HARBOR, MI: Whirlpool Corp. has consolidated the majority of its brand work under Peppercom, which it has worked with since 2006.
19 Jan 2009
| by Tonya Garcia
MEMPHIS, TN: A Tweet by a Ketchum staffer that was visiting agency client FedEx in its hometown prompted an angry memo that reached executives on both sides and the blogosphere.
19 Jan 2009
| by Frank Washkuch
NEW YORK: Cohn & Wolfe has reduced its staff by less than 20 positions since late last year, said CEO Donna Imperato.