Following a three-month review, Sun Microsystems has opted to keep its estimated $50 million global media account with Starcom Worldwide. The account includes global media strategy, investments, and local marketing support.

Shell Group has consolidated its estimated $240 million global media account at MediaCom and Maxus. Initiative media also participated in the review.

Lands' End has selected four finalists in its quest for a creative agency. Advancing to the next round are: BBDO, Chicago; Downtown Partners, Chicago; Fresh Grey, New York; and, Young & Laramore, Indianapolis. The review began in April and is expected to be conclude by the end of July.

Empower MediaMarketing, Cincinnati, has been named media agency for Foohy, maker of school supplies such as writing instruments, markers and erasers targeting tweens. Billings were not disclosed.

Dyson has placed its $50 million advertising account in review. Fallon presently handles the account.

Belle Rock Gaming's estimated $20 million advertising account has been placed in review. Competing for the account are Avrett Free & Ginsberg and Euro RSCG.

Northwestern Mutual has placed its estimated $15 million advertising account in review. JWT presently handles the account.