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In The New York Times, an interested reader asks questions about the new State Farm Insurance ads; Draftfcb Chicago is cited as the creator of these new spots. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/21/business/media/21adnewsletter2.html?scp=1&sq=draftfcb&st=cse

In The New York Times and AAAA, Draftfcb Chicago hires Chip Hoyt as executive vice president, group management director of retail. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/21/business/media/21adnewsletter3.html?scp=2&sq=draftfcb&st=cse http://www.aaaa.org/news/agency/Pages/061610_draftfcb_hoyt.aspx

In Screen Africa, Draftfcb South Africa Group Executive Creative Director Brett Morris and Deputy Creative Director Neo Mashigo will be judges at this year’s Loerie Awards. http://www.screenafrica.com/pls/cms/page?s=2054%2c4715%2c0%2c0%2c103%2c581284%2cJudging_line-up_at_Loeries

In Screen Africa, Biz Community and Taxi, the first awards of the 2010 Cannes Lions have been announced; fifty-five promo & activation category winners were selected by the international jury led by Draftfcb Global Retail and Promotions Officer Tina Manikas. http://www.screenafrica.com/pls/cms/page?s=2054%2c4609%2c0%2c0%2c103%2c582266%2cCannes_Lions_winners_in_Promo__Activation_PR__Direct_ http://medical.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/14/49198.html http://www.designtaxi.com/news/32115/Cannes-Lions-Announces-First-4-Awards/

In The Economic Times, India ranks fifth at Cannes among countries with the highest number of entries, but has not performed well in the Promo & Activation and Direct categories; Draftfcb Global Retail and Promotions Officer and Promo & Activation Jury President Tina Manikas is quoted. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/advertising/Cannes-Dismal-performance-in-promo-becomes-talk-of-the-town/articleshow/6076571.cms

In Ad Age, Brand Republic, USA Today, The Economic Times, Afaqs! and Adweek’s RealTimeCannes, the 2010 Cannes Lions promo & activation category winners have been announced; Draftfcb Global Retail and Promotions Officer and Promo & Activation Jury President Tina Manikas is quoted. http://adage.com/cannes2010/article?article_id=144568 http://www.brandrepublic.com/news/1011191/AMV-BBDO-UK-winner-Promo---Activation-Lions/ http://content.usatoday.com/communities/livefrom/post/2010/06/cannes-juries-raise-a-glass-to-gatorade/1 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/advertising/Cannes-India-opens-account-with-silver--bronze/articleshow/6076566.cms http://www.afaqs.com/perl/news/story.html?sid=27453_Cannes+2010:+Ogilvy+India+gets+its+first+Promo+Lion http://www.realtimecannes.com/2010/06/tbwachiatday-wins-two-grand-prix-in-promo-and-pr-for-gatorade-replay.html

In DRAFTFCBlog, Giovanni+Draftfcb São Paulo SVP, Account Management Patricia Marinho shares her thoughts on Day 2 in Cannes, discussing two successful seminars hosted by Go Viral and JWT. http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=260

In Adland and Elsterama, Draftfcb Stockholm Creative Director Anders Dalenius is interviewed in Cannes; he shares his thoughts on advertising, creatives today and his agency’s successful “Hero” campaign. http://adland.tv/content/anders-dalenius-draftfcb-stockholm-breaking-rules-create-something-new http://elsterama.com/anders-dalenius-draftfcb-stockholm-breaking-rules-create-something-new

In PR USA, Milwaukee teens are part of the White House ONDCP’s new campaign, “The Influence Project;” Draftfcb New York is mentioned for creating the new pro bono spot “Ordinary Day.” http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=419196&Itemid=33

In Exchange4Media, Draftfcb Global Retail and Promotions Officer Tina Manikas is this year’s Promo and Activation Lions Jury president at the Cannes Lions. http://www.exchange4media.com/cannes/2010/fullstory2010.asp?Section_id=50&News_id=38502

In BizCommunity, three ads from Draftfcb Johannesburg are put on the radio Shortlist at this year’s Cannes Lions. http://medical.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/12/49146.html

In Business 24-7, the 2010 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival begins; Draftfcb is one of the agencies on the roster scheduled to host a session discussing digital advertising. http://www.business24-7.ae/companies-markets/media/cannes-lions-opens-with-a-roar-2010-06-21-1.257608

In DRAFTFCBlog, Giovanni+Draftfcb São Paulo SVP, Account Management Patricia Marinho shares her perspective on the first day of seminars at the Cannes Lions. http://www.draftfcbblog.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=259

In Brandweek, Draftfcb Chicago creates a 15-second spot, “Statue,” for the return of Kraft Foods’ Bull’s-Eye brand to national television. http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/packaged-goods/e3ic9efda4c1138e1a1e554a61336345f56

In Ad Age, the NHL Florida Panthers have a new ad campaign; Draftfcb Chicago is mentioned for developing an ad campaign for the Chicago Cubs. http://adage.com/article?article_id=144531

In Campaign Brief, Pully Chau joins Draftfcb as chairman and chief executive officer of Draftfcb Greater China; Draftfcb CEO and President Laurence Boschetto and Draftfcb Greater China President Mark Pacchini are quoted. http://www.campaignbrief.com/asia/2010/06/pully-chau-appointed-chairmanc.html

In Marketing Tribune, Draftfcb Amsterdam Executive Creative Director Dagan Cohen sits on the Cyber jury at this year’s Cannes Lions Festival. http://www.marketingtribune.nl/nieuws/nederlandse-reclamebranche-reist-af-naar-cannes/

In 10 and 5, Draftfcb South Africa offices celebrate the World Cup opening ceremony. http://www.10and5.com/2010/06/special-edition-office-photos-draftfcb/

In Marketing Week and Brand Republic, the Post Office is holding a statutory review of its £12 million ad business; Draftfcb London is mentioned. http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/sectors/utilities/post-office-calls-statutory-advertising-review/3014826.article http://www.brandrepublic.com/Industry/TechUtilities/News/1010927/Mother-alert-Post-Office-calls-advertising-review/