Kao USA has launched a review of creative responsibilities for global brands John Frieda, Jergens, Biore and Curel. In a terse press release, the company said it and incumbent Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners have “mutually agreed to separate.” “We are deeply grateful to KBS+P and their partnership for the past ten years,” said Dave Muenz, regional executive officer for Kao’s mass business.
Kao USA has launched a review of creative responsibilities for global brands John Frieda, Jergens, Biore and Curel. In a terse press release, the company said it and incumbent Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners have “mutually agreed to separate.” “We are deeply grateful to KBS+P and their partnership for the past ten years,” said Dave Muenz, regional executive officer for Kao’s mass business.
Google’s Valentine’s Day doodle for the U.S. is unlike any other Doodle the company has offered before. The search engine has offered interactive doodles many times, but this one presents a series of candy hearts, each telling a different love story.
“For Valentine’s Day, as people everywhere search for love – something a search engine might not be the ideal tool for – each of these candy hearts brings you a true story of love,” a voice tells you when you click on one. “These are real people.”
After that initial click, you can click on each one to listen.
Ford is known for embracing new technologies before other automakers do. It’s already been working with 3D printers for a while to produce prototypes for testing. Now the company is having a little fun on Valentine’s Day by experimenting with 3D printed chocolate.
If any unexpected flames of love start flickering in Paris for Valentine's Day today, the Cupid-shot lovesick fools will be ready. That's because the Flower Council of Holland (an industry group that helps florists build their businesses) has installed 1,500 cute little red boxes that are modeled after emergency boxes—but contain single red roses. "In case of love at first sight, break glass," the boxes say. It's a cute idea, and not as dangerous as it sounds. The "glass" is actually cellophane. Agency: Kingsday.
Net income fell at Interpublic Group last year—both in the fourth quarter and for the full year—despite revenue gains in each period. Revenue grew 3 percent in Q4 to 2.12 billion and 2 percent for the year to 7.12 billion, compared to the same periods in 2012. On an organic basis, revenue rose nearly 4 percent in the quarter and about 3 percent for the year. That said, net income for the year slid to $259.2 million from $435.1 million in '12. And for the quarter, net income fell from $313.3 million in '12 to $193.1 million in 2013.
Net income fell at Interpublic Group last year—both in the fourth quarter and for the full year—despite revenue gains in each period. Revenue grew 3 percent in Q4 to 2.12 billion and 2 percent for the year to 7.12 billion, compared to the same periods in 2012. On an organic basis, revenue rose nearly 4 percent in the quarter and about 3 percent for the year. That said, net income for the year slid to $259.2 million from $435.1 million in '12. And for the quarter, net income fell from $313.3 million in '12 to $193.1 million in 2013.
Here's some hot wood-on-wood action for Valentine's Day, courtesy of Ikea. BBH Singapore created this Valentine's Day image, which was posted to the brand's local Facebook page and is being featured on posters in stores, according to Campaign Brief Asia.
Japanese cosmetics and skincare giant Kao is reviewing its global creative business upon ending its decade-long relationship with KBS.Joanne Davis Consulting and SCAN International are supporting the search, which is expected to conclude by May 2014, the company said in a statement.The company is looking for an agency to support its John Frieda, Jergens, Biore a
Japanese cosmetics and skincare giant Kao is reviewing its global creative business upon ending its decade-long relationship with KBS.Joanne Davis Consulting and SCAN International are supporting the search, which is expected to conclude by May 2014, the company said in a statement.The company is looking for an agency to support its John Frieda, Jergens, Bi