December 30, 2008 2:29 PM
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Advertising Roundup: 91 Layoffs at Vertis; Obama Stomache-Ache Ad; Levy Most Likeable; And More ...
(MoneyWatch) TBWA creates "Obama stomache ache ad" in Philippines -- Domperodone Motilium spot by TBWA SMP uses a lookalike to protray the president getting indigestion while visiting the premier of the Philippines for lunch. [Source: Ad Age]
Levy voted more likable than Roth, Sorrell or Wren -- O'Dwyer's poll asked readers who they'd like to share a cup of tea with. Publicis chief Maurice Levy beat out the other network heads. [Source: O'Dwyer's PR]
Vertis Communications lays off 91 -- Print and DM shop to close due to merger with American Color Graphics. Layoffs there bring the BNET ad agency layoff counter to 6,231. [Source: San Antonio Express-News]
M&C Saatchi sets anti-binge drinking assignment for UK students -- amusing results ensue. [Source: Some girl's blog]
Levy voted more likable than Roth, Sorrell or Wren -- O'Dwyer's poll asked readers who they'd like to share a cup of tea with. Publicis chief Maurice Levy beat out the other network heads. [Source: O'Dwyer's PR]
Vertis Communications lays off 91 -- Print and DM shop to close due to merger with American Color Graphics. Layoffs there bring the BNET ad agency layoff counter to 6,231. [Source: San Antonio Express-News]
M&C Saatchi sets anti-binge drinking assignment for UK students -- amusing results ensue. [Source: Some girl's blog]
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