Austin-based advertising firm, Exopolis Inc. will take over the marketing and branding for a proposed Formula One race to happen in Austin. Exopolis Matt Hovis says, “We’re just thrilled, as you can imagine.” Additionally, Hovis told the press, “I think Austin is going to end up being an absolutely ideal fit for this. Part of [...]
Continue reading...Monday, August 16, 2010
Chevrolet has announced that all of its Hispanic advertising in the United States will be awarded to LatinWorks. The company will begin work immediately. “LatinWorks is considered one of the most creative agencies in the Hispanic marketing space,” said Joel Ewanick, vice president, GM U.S. Marketing. “In addition to their creativity, they also have strong [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Kolar Advertising has laid off employees for the first time in its 20-year history. Nineteen of the firm’s 89 employees have been laid off. Those laid off are getting a severance package and outplacement. Two of Kolar’s major clients, the US Army and 3M, have cut back on ad and marketing spending. Founded in 1989, [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tom Hansen, president of TM Advertising, is leaving the agency to become president and CEO of Heelys. He replaces Michael Hessong, interim leader of Heelys since former CEO Donald Carroll resigned in February after less than a year on the job. Dennis McClain, TM Advertising’s founding partner, will replace Hansen as chairman. Bill Oakley, Dave [...]
Continue reading...Friday, July 10, 2009
Directo Hispanic has opened a new office in Dallas, Texas, and brought on two new hires for the location. Roberto Bottger joins as account director for LALA Foods. He has managed, planned and executed programs for Fortune 500 companies including Pillsbury, ConAgra, KIA Motors, Miller Brewing Company, and Time Warner Cable. Yadira Pulles joins as [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Another Southern US ad agency is laying off workers. Austin, Texas’ GSD&M Idea City has cut 10 jobs, and imposed across-the-board temporary pay cuts. Mark Taylor, the agency’s executive creative director, has also left the firm. The agency has about 500 employees. GSD&M Idea City is an advertising agency founded in 1971 by graduates of [...]
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