P&G still the big spender
P&G maintained its spot atop the rankings by TNS Media Intelligence in the first half of 2007, with 1,611.8 million in spending, up 1.8%...
Nielsen launches KeepingTrac; Carat signs on
The Nielsen Company announced the launch of a new web-based commercial tracking system, KeepingTrac, which enables clients to know whether their commercials ran the...
National advertisers to discuss African American market
Interep announced a distinguished group of leading national advertisers will participate on a panel, "The Strategic Importance of the African American Market to Help...
Hyundai challenges consumers to "Think About It"
Hyundai Motor America announced the launch of a two-part campaign aimed at reframing the brand for U.S. consumers under the theme "Think About It."...
Chrysler taps Toyota's Jim Press
Jim Press, the former head of Toyota's North American operations, has been hired by Chrysler as co-vice chairman and co-president with former Chrysler CEO...
Monster names BBDO as AOR
Monster Worldwide announced BBDO Worldwide has been named its new AOR for advertising and branding. "Monster is already one of the most recognized brands...
Taco Bell "Avatarsment"
Taco Bell "Avatarsment" to debut during 2007 MTV Video Music Awards - This year's MTV Video Music Awards is all about firsts: first time...
Mercedes-Benz campaign introduces 2008 C-Class
In support of the launch of the 2008 C-Class, Mercedes-Benz USA will begin airing the broadcast components of its most significant marketing campaign in...
Cowdell on Ford's "Swap My Ride" campaign
Ford's "Swap My Ride" secret stunt in which folks who had recently bought new cars from competitors traded them temporarily for Fords began running...
Jennie-O Turkey partners with "The Biggest Loser"
Jennie-O Turkey Store is partnering with NBC's "The Biggest Loser" for the second year as the show's exclusive protein brand, offering healthy meal options...
InStore Broadcasting Network signs for PPM in Houston
InStore Broadcasting Network has signed a contract with Arbitron to measure the audience of its in-store audio network in 200 Walgreens drug stores in...
Ford launches "Swap My Ride"
Ford has launched "Swap My Ride," a secret stunt in which folks who had recently bought new cars from competitors traded them temporarily for...
Midway Games delivers campaign for "Stranglehold"
Midway Games unveiled a multi-million dollar campaign for the highly award-winning Stranglehold release in North America for the Xbox 360 today. The PC and...
CBS creates "tasty" ad for "Cane"
CBS announced it has created a first of its kind print ad for a television series that tastes like a non-alcoholic lime mojito. The...
Kansas City and college radio spots examined
Media Monitors took a look at college advertisers, Kansas City and their use of spot radio. Last week in Kansas City, these were the...