Heat, a newly launched agency, was named agency of record for Condé Nast Publications. Spending was not released.

Elite Memorabilia has selected Prime Visibility to redesign its Web site, search engine optimization, and Internet marketing. Spending was not revealed.

A team of IPG agencies, such as Draft, Lowe, R/GA, and Jack Morton, has been selected to work on Nokia's pan-European account. The account is valued at $250 million, according to industry sources.

Sony Electronics has severed ties with its agency, Young & Rubicam.

BVK has been chosen as the United States agency of record for the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. The agency will provide strategic planning, public relations, advertising, media planning, and market research to promote the country as a vacation destination. Spending was not revealed.

Giant Ideas has been hired by Elite Custom Motorcycles to work on various projects for the company. Spending was not revealed.

Berlin Cameron, JWT, Euro RSCG, M&C Saatchi and Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners advanced to the next round for Jaguar's estimated $100 million creative account.

J. Walter Thompson Technology has picked up Texas Instruments estimated $75 million account. TM Advertising previously handled the account.

Mike's Hard Lemonade has placed its estimated $10 to $15 million account in review. The Ad Store currently handles the account.

Helzberg Diamonds has placed its account, estimated between $5 and $13 million, in review. Doner presently handles the account.