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Draftfcb

Cox Communications taps Draftfcb Chicago as AOR for digital, direct

Tim Peterson January 17, 2012

Communications and entertainment company Cox Communications named Draftfcb's Chicago office its national digital and direct-response agency of record after a two-month review, Todd Smith, director of media relations at Cox Communications, confirmed via email on Jan. 16.

Draftfcb chief growth officer resigns

Melissa Hoffmann January 11, 2012

Draftfcb chief growth officer Nick Paul has resigned from the agency, said Draftfcb EVP and chief communications officer Wally Petersen. Recently appointed global chief of staff Peter Drakoulias will take on Paul's business development responsibilities, effective immediately.

Draftfcb CCO out after 15 months

Melissa Hoffmann December 22, 2011

Draftfcb New York's chief creative officer, Darren Moran, will vacate his post in the first quarter of 2012, the agency's chief communications officer, Wally Petersen, confirmed in a statement on Dec. 22.

Q&A: Paula Fedoris, chief analytics officer, Draftfcb

Juan Martinez September 13, 2011

Paula Fedoris, chief analytics officer at Draftfcb, discusses her new role, and the role analytics plays in building customer loyalty.

Draftfcb hires analytics, strategy chiefs in NY office

Tim Peterson September 08, 2011

Draftfcb has named Paula Fedoris EVP and chief analytics officer and Sara Bamber chief strategy officer for its New York office. Bamber's hire took effect September 6, while Fedoris started work at the agency last week.

On heels of SC Johnson loss, layoffs, another strikeout for Draftfcb

Tony Case August 19, 2011

If an agency ever wore bad luck like a backpack, surely it's Draftfcb. What else can go wrong for this agency?

USPS conducting agency review

Tim Peterson June 30, 2011

The US Postal Service is conducting a review of its marketing agencies, the government agency said on June 30. USPS spokesperson Patricia Licata said that the USPS is reviewing its strategy and creative, retail promotions, direct marketing and sales support, media planning and buying, and multicultural marketing for the African-American, Hispanic and Asian markets.

Shuttleworth promoted to chief strategy officer at Draftfcb Chicago

Juan Martinez May 13, 2011

Draftfcb Chicago has promoted EVP and chief strategic planning officer Jamie Shuttleworth to chief strategy officer, the agency said May 13. He will report directly to Draftfcb Chicago president Michael Fassnacht and manage about 100 employees in the agency's planning and customer intelligence departments.

Interpublic Group reports first-quarter net loss

Tim Peterson April 28, 2011

The Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG) reported a first-quarter net loss of $53.2 million on April 28. Although the holding company's revenue grew 9.3% organically to $1.47 billion in the quarter, compared with the prior year, operating expenses rose 8.9% to $1.52 billion in the period.

Draftfcb hires Coughlin as first global CMO, EVP

Frank Washkuch March 15, 2011

Draftfcb has named Debra Coughlin its first global CMO and EVP, effective March 14. Coughlin is leading the agency's global capabilities team, overseeing the development and promotion of agency tools and proprietary technology. She is based in New York and reports directly to Laurence Boschetto, CEO of Draftfcb.

IPG revenue, income up for Q4, full year 2010

Tim Peterson February 25, 2011

Holding company Interpublic Group reported revenue of $6.5 billion for full-year 2010, a 7% organic growth increase compared with 2009. Net income for 2010 grew by 96.1% compared with the previous year to $281.2 million. IPG's marketing services contributed 42% of the holding company's total revenue last year.

Three executives out at Draftfcb

Ryan Chatelain August 27, 2010

Three Draftfcb executives are no longer with the firm, said agency spokespeople. North American President Mark Modesto, Chicago CFO Bob Mallers and North American Chief of Staff Bill McCarthy have left the company.