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05/30/2025

Hart Inc.

Hart Appoints Amanda Marko as Managing Director of Washington, D.C., Office

Hart, a full-service marketing agency with offices in Toledo and Columbus, Ohio, and Detroit and Washington, D.C., has announced the appointment of Amanda Marko as managing director of its D.C. office.

05/30/2025

Adweek

WPP Touts AI Investments in New B2B Campaign

WPP is promoting its AI investments in a business-to-business (B2B) ad campaign, launched Wednesday. “Transforming How We Create,” developed by WPP agencies, aims to position the holding company as an artificial intelligence firm built on WPP Open, the agency’s AI-powered marketing platform.

05/23/2025

THE MAYOR

Piggy Banks, Golf Legends, and Real Savings: Ted Danson Returns for New Consumer Cellular Campaign

Consumer Cellular has launched a new national campaign starring Ted Danson and golf legend Fred Couples, aimed at helping Americans 50+ save on their wireless bills.

05/23/2025

​BarkleyOKRP

BarkleyOKRP Named Agency of Record for Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.

​BarkleyOKRP has been named agency of record (AOR) for Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (Inspire), the leading medical technology provider of innovative obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment, following a formal review process managed by consultancy Pile.

05/22/2025

EVERSANA

EVERSANA Elevates Agency Leadership Team with Key Talent to Drive Innovation and Maximize Impact for Pharma Brands

EVERSANA, a leading provider of commercial services to the life sciences industry, today announced new appointments to the company’s global agency network, EVERSANA INTOUCH, to meet growing client needs.

05/22/2025

&Barr

Orlando Advertising Agency Secures Five District 4 ADDYs

&Barr announces five ADDYs at the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) District 4 American Advertising Awards, including a Gold Print for Rosen Hotels & Resorts Rosen Runway Zine.

05/16/2025

Adweek

From Mending Fences to Leading Through Crisis, Marla Kaplowitz Reflects on Her 4As Legacy

When Marla Kaplowitz first took the helm of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As) in 2017, she had a clear expectation: three to five years of leadership, then a graceful exit.

05/16/2025

LoopMe

LoopMe and Cedara Partner to Tackle Carbon Emissions

LoopMe, the global leader in brand performance, announced a partnership with Cedara, the Carbon Intelligence Platform, as part of its ongoing commitment to creating a sustainable advertising ecosystem.

05/15/2025

AdAge

Outgoing 4As CEO Outlines Four Critical Changes Agencies Must Make

After eight years leading the 4As, I’ve learned that challenging times don’t break our industry—they reveal its character. A pandemic, whiplash macro‑economics and an AI revolution have applied pressure to every aspect of the agency ecosystem. The good news is that pressure can forge something stronger if we choose to respond with integrity rather than insecurity.

05/15/2025

Direct Digital Holdings | Orange 142

Orange 142 Unveils Essential Guide for Brand Visibility in the Generative AI Search Era

New guide provides essential strategies for marketers navigating the future of generative search engine optimization and zero-click customer journeys.

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