Applebee's International has moved its $100-million-plus media business to Starcom North America, headquartered in Chicago. Initiative media previously handled the account. Starcom will be responsible for integrated media planning and buying strategies, plus new media opportunities.

Y&R has been named lead creative agency for Toys 'R' Us. The account will be headquartered in the NY agency and include strategic planning and creative to build both the brand and in-store experience. Media will remain at Starcom and creative work is scheduled to break in the fourth quarter of 2004. Billings were not disclosed.

The Chicago office of Draft is creating an attendance-boosting campaign for the National Postal Forum (NPF). The NPF is an educational event and trade show targeting mail professionals in the United States. Draft will handle creative for direct mail, print, and some online work. Billings were not disclosed.

Doner has been awarded Sirius Satellite Radio's estimated $40 million account. The agency beat out BBDO North America; DDB Worldwide, Chicago; and Temerlin McClain, Dallas.

Reynardus & Moya Advertising, Inc. was selected from five New York-based Hispanic agencies to develop marketing, public relations and promotions plans for the launch of the POLLO CAMPERO Latin American restaurant chain in the New York City market. Billings were not disclosed.

Verizon Wireless has selected McCann Erickson in New York as its national advertising agency of record. Universal McCann will handle media planning responsibilities. The decision came after a 13-week review, which was narrowed down to McCann Erickson and one other agency. Billings were not disclosed, but industry sources estimate the account value at $300 million.

Medical Mutual, the largest and oldest Ohio-based health insurer, has appointed Wyse Advertising of Cleveland as its advertising agency of record. Billings were not disclosed.

Midwest Corporate Aviation has named Greteman Group its agency of record. The Wichita, Kansas-based branding agency will provide identity, collateral, and interactive support. Billings were not disclosed.

The Chicago franchisee group of Subway Restaurants has hired MediaCom U.S. to handle its media buying and planning business. This win is MediaCom's first local assignment from Subway Restaurants; the agency has been the media agency of record for Subway Restaurants' national account since 2000. Zenith Optimedia previously handled the account. The assignment includes media planning and buying activities on a local level. Billings were not disclosed.

Staples has split with its agency, Martin/Williams, Minneapolis, and has launched a review for its TV creative account. Select Resources International, Santa Monica, Calif., is handling the review.