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0 Best of the Midwest voted on by attendees as iconic ads are highlighted in benefit event for Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis food banks. The hors d’oeuvres were whatever you had on hand, the tinkling of cocktail glasses was done from afar and the applause was a bit muted, but that didn’t stop the Midwest … Continue reading “Best of the Midwest goes to ‘Like a Girl’ from Leo Burnett”
0 Kaylin Goldstein has been promoted to Head of Planning for Leo Burnett Chicago. Goldstein will report to Chief Strategy Officer, Aki Spicer, who dubbed her his “strategic sword of creative bravery”—bringing the background and pedigree to help raise the bar on our brand foundations and briefs, scaling the agency’s approach to strategy and tightening … Continue reading “Leo Burnett promotes Kaylin Goldstein, Head of Planning”
2+ With all of the challenges 2020 has brought, Foxtrot is launching a new campaign rooted in the idea that enjoyment can be found in the ordinary everyday. Good Stuff Delivered celebrates the small moments that feel memorable in today’s world, like grabbing a cup of coffee, picking up a bottle of wine, or ordering … Continue reading “Leo Burnett delivers new campaign for Foxtrot”
2+ If ladling on sauce makes you want to sing marinara’s praises, SNL’s Cecily Strong has just the message for you. Check out how Leo Burnett Chicago’s new work for Prego encourages us all to make dinner quick and “pour it on thick.” The best way to win at dinner is to put it all … Continue reading “SNL’s Cecily Strong ladles up the Prego for Leo Burnett”
2+ Leo Burnett Chicago’s newest pro bono work for the United Nations 12th Global Goal centres around responsible consumption and production, and how the best way to accomplish this is by doing nothing. The campaign showcases comedians David Cross, Gilbert Gottfried, Bridget Everett and more as they urge the audience to do their part in … Continue reading “Leo Burnett and the United Nations agree to ‘Do Nothing’”
2+ Leo Burnett junior copywriter Len Sheth opens up about their highly successful work with Trans Lifeline, brands authentically extending their reach, and even a competitive tap-dancing past. Two years ago, Len Sheth began their journey as a Burnetter—and since then, the junior copywriter has created exceptional work for a diversified client portfolio including American … Continue reading “Leo Burnett copywriter, Trans Lifeline co-lead, Len Sheth”
1+ Created by Leo Burnett in partnership with Groupe Connect—Leo Burnett’s first work for Bank of America—this spot is a lesson in how creative decisions can work in service of the message it imparts. The spot shows familiar sights throughout American households and neighborhoods, as the sound of string instruments swells behind a powerful statement. … Continue reading “Viola Davis narrates Leo Burnett’s first work for BOA”
3+ Following a review, Northbrook-based Allstate has tapped New York agency Droga5 to lead its creative account. Allstate had been a client of Leo Burnett’s for 60 years, calling the agency its AOR as late as 2018. However, the insurance giant cut ties with the Publicis Groupe shop several months ago after moving much of … Continue reading “Allstate leaves Leo Burnett after 60 years for Droga5”
2+ As COVID-19 continues to spread through communities, health care workers struggle to provide resources from their patients and themselves. In addition to last week’s announcement of a 10,000-bed commitment to the state of New York, Serta Simmons Bedding in collaboration with ICF Leo Burnett, has launched, “Stay Home, Send Beds.” The Institute for Health … Continue reading “Serta, Leo Burnett and ICF want you to “stay home, send beds””
4+ Leo Burnett Chicago today announced that award-winning brand strategist and cultural anthropologist Kaylin Goldstein has joined the agency as Executive Vice President, Strategy Director. Goldstein will lead strategy for MillerCoors. Goldstein’s combined Ph.D in Anthropology and extensive agency experience uniquely position her to help brands uncover surprising truths, find the stories in the data … Continue reading “Kaylin Goldstein joins Leo Burnett as EVP/Strategy”
6+ Nintendo has debuted a launch film for its highly anticipated new Switch game, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Working with Leo Burnett-Chicago and Framestore Pictures, service production company LS Productions took the high-profile VFX shoot to the Cotswolds. Directed by Murray Butler, the spot shows off Sword and Shield’s gameplay by manifesting the classic … Continue reading “Leo Burnett creates Pokémon campaign for Nintendo”
1+ Musical executive chairs continues in Chicago. Ad Age is reporting that Leo Burnett Chicago president and chief strategy officer, Emma Montgomery, has resigned from her post. She leaves approximately four months after U.S. Chief Creative Officer Britt Nolan departed for DDB North America. “We are so thankful for Emma’s leadership and contributions and wish … Continue reading “Leo Burnett president Emma Montogomery steps down”
1+ Leo Burnett Chicago today named Aki Spicer to the role of chief strategy officer. Elevated from the role of EVP and Global Strategy Lead, Spicer begins in his new role immediately and will report to Andrew Swinand, Leo Burnett Group CEO. “Aki is a rare thinker who’s steeped in the classical aspects of the … Continue reading “Leo Burnett Chicago names Aki Spicer CSO”
2+ Hamann will oversee work for Kellogg’s, following the recent appointment of Jordan Doucette to CCO Leo Burnett Chicago welcomed Rick Hamann as executive creative director for the Kellogg’s account yesterday, helping evolve the company’s iconic brands and characters for today’s consumers. The greeting was contained in an item posted to the news section of … Continue reading “Leo Burnett Chicago welcomes Rick Hamann as ECD”
5+ Serta’s iconic sheep mascot takes a whimsical trip from sticky sepia to cool blue Leo Burnett offers consumers a journey to a better place in a new commercial for the iComfort by Serta Mattress. An iComfort Story about Cooler Sleep opens with a woman and a sheep in a heat wave. It is 7:30 … Continue reading “iComfort is the place to be in new spot by Leo Burnett”
4+ Seasoned creative leader will help brands connect with consumers through technology Leo Burnett North America has today named Matt Marcus to the newly created role of Chief Experience Officer. Marcus’ client portfolio will include Kellogg, Kraft, General Motors and Miller Coors, among others. He starts in the position immediately, reporting to Liz Taylor, chief … Continue reading “Leo Burnett names Matt Marcus Chief Experience Officer”
2+ Leadership move strengthens ‘creative culture that is alive and well’ at the agency Leo Burnett Chicago today elevated Jordan Doucette to the role of Chief Creative Officer. Most recently EVP/executive creative director at the agency, Doucette is the creative lead on The Kellogg Company and Miller-Coors. She starts in her new role immediately and … Continue reading “Leo Burnett Chicago ups Doucette to Chief Creative Officer”
1+ Internal memo obtained by Ad Age does not disclose the agency Nolan is heading to More changes are coming to Leo Burnett. Just two months after Liz Taylor announced she was leaving FCB Chicago to join the Wacker Avenue shop as its Global Chief Creative Officer, comes word that U.S. Chief Creative Officer and … Continue reading “Britt Nolan departs Leo Burnett”
3+ Chairman and CCO Mark Tutssel’s top contenders exemplify creativity that creates human value Today, Leo Burnett Worldwide published its 32nd annual Cannes Predictions, a list that forecasts the top 20 contenders for the industry’s most prestigious global awards. The 66th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity will be held in Cannes, France, from June … Continue reading “Leo Burnett’s 2019 Cannes Lions predictions”
1+ Former FCB Chief Creative Officer will assume leadership across Publicis Communications North America in new role Award-winning creative leader Liz Taylor will join Leo Burnett Worldwide as chief creative officer. Starting July 8, she will sit at the agency’s Chicago headquarters leading the creative direction of the global agency network. Taylor will work alongside … Continue reading “Liz Taylor named Chief Creative Officer at Leo Burnett”
