Andreas Combuechen, CEO and chief creative officer of Atmosphere, the New York-based digital arm of BBDO North America, has been building the agency's client roster and garnering accolades since the unit launched in 1999. One of the top 50 interactive agencies, Atmosphere represents blue chip marketers including America Online (AOL), Cingular Wireless, Frito-Lay, General Electric, and the New York Stock Exchange. The agency's work has been recognized by the One Show and AD:Tech, and received Andy, Effie, and Cannes Festival honors. OMMA's Lee Hall spoke recently with Combuechen on a variety of topics.

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Watching television on cell phones? Atlanta, Ga.-based SmartVideo Technologies recently launched a video service for wireless phones with several content distribution partnerships.

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