Head of Messenger Stan Chudnovsky to Leave Meta in Q2 2022 Meta will have to endure another key departure, as head of Messenger Stan Chudnovsky said he will leave the company at some point in the second quarter of 2022. Chudnovsky joined Facebook in February 2015 as head of product for messaging, after serving as
How Wieden+Kennedy Staffers Will Remember David Kennedy In October, the advertising industry lost one of the greats at the age of 82. David Kennedy, alongside business partner Dan Wieden, together grew one of the world's most respected independent agencies. Working prominently with brands such as Nike, Honda and Coca-Cola, among many other major global brands,
W+K Portland Names JP Petty ECD to Help Brands Become Part of the Cultural Conversation Wieden+Kennedy wants its work to mirror culture. And in a culture where the conversation often starts online--in social spaces stocked with consumers who may beg brands to weigh in--having in-tune leadership that understands how to react in the moment is
Petco Promotes Katie Nauman to CMO as It Continues Foray Into Health and Wellness As it looks to continue the transition from a traditional retailer into a health and wellness brand, Petco announced that Katie Nauman has been promoted to chief marketing officer. Nauman has been with Petco since March 2020, most recently as vice
Phil Adrien Promoted to Lead Dentsu’s APAC Creative Transformation Dentsu International has named Phil Adrien as chief executive of creative for Asia Pacific as it aims to deliver creative transformation and growth for clients. Alongside his new role, Adrien will also continue to hold the post of managing director for Dentu's creative group based in
At the Root of Marketing at Cameo: Human Connection When taking a look at Emily Boschwitz's work experience, it comes as no surprise that she is good at what she does. Previously honored as Adweek Brand Visionary Award in 2019 for her work on the telemedicine brand Hims and Hers, Emily helped build the brand
McCann Worldgroup Names a New Leader for Diversity and Inclusion in Europe McCann Worldgroup has hired Bertille Calinaud as diversity and inclusion lead across Europe and the U.K. As regional director of DEI for Europe and the U.K., Calinaud will oversee and develop diversity programs and initiatives for the agency, its employees and clients. She
Open Letter From UK Ad Leaders Calls on Social Media Platforms to Stamp Out Hate Speech Following England's loss to Italy on penalties on Sunday during the final of the UEFA Euro 2020 Championships, the three England players who missed their kicks--Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho--were met with an onslaught of racist abuse
Havas Media Hires North America Data Lead From Accenture Havas Media Group hired the newest member of its executive leadership team in North America away from one of the five largest consulting firms. Mike Bregman joins Havas Media as chief data officer for North America to serve as a member of the North American executive
Neil Christie Reflects on 17 Years at W+K and the Musical Pitch That Led to an Iconic Ad Wieden+Kennedy recently announced its London-based agency stalwart Neil Christie, most recently its director of growth markets, would leave after 17 years. Don't call it a retirement, the agency world veteran says. Christie is shifting to education to
