Accounts on the Move
Monday, June 1, 2009
  • Wendy's
    In Review
    Wendy's placed its creative and media accounts in review. Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners is the creative incumbent and MediaVest is the media incumbent.
  • BMW
    Universal McCann
    BMW tapped Universal McCann to handle its U.S. media account, estimated at $200 million. The agency bested incumbent GSD&M Idea City for the win.
  • Western Union
    Moroch Partners
    The Western Union Company tapped Moroch Partners to handle creative development and media planning and buying for the U.S. general market.
  • Zicam
    Lowe
    Zicam tapped Lowe to handle its $50 million advertising account. McCann Erickson previously handled the work.
  • ConocoPhillips
    Venables Bell & Partners
    ConocoPhillips awarded U.S. creative work on its Conoco and 76 gas station brands to Venables Bell & Partners. FKM previously handled the work. Combined work is estimated at $40 million.
  • Chobani
    TDA Advertising & Design
    Chobani Greek Yogurt tapped TDA Advertising & Design as its first advertising agency of record. An undisclosed budget will go to non-broadcast media, targeting active adults. First work will break in August. The agency bested Gotham and Agent16 for the win.
  • Modell's
    Berlin Cameron United
    Modell's tapped Berlin Cameron United to handle creative duties on its advertising account.
  • Bostik
    Nelson Schmidt
    Adhesive and sealant manufacturer, Bostik selected Nelson Schmidt as its agency of record, following a review. The agency will provide branding, advertising, public relations, direct mail, research and tradeshow support for Bostik's Non-woven, Tape & Label and Construction & Industrial divisions.
  • Ace Hardware
    GSD&M Idea City
    Ace Hardware awarded creative duties on its $40 million advertising account to GSD&M Idea City. Mars Advertising previously handled the work.
  • Cessna
    Mediassociates
    Mediassociates was awarded media planning and buying chores on Cessna's estimated $3 million account.
  • Kayak
    In Review
    Goodby, Silverstein & Partners; 180; and Saatchi & Saatchi are the three agencies left competing for creative and media duties on Kayak's estimated $40 million account.