Advertising Age - People & Players

A Look Back at Donna Summer's Long Commercial Career

The dance-music diva's megahits did more than flood dance floors and top the charts; Ms. Summer's songs were used in plenty of commercials, well after disco's peak in the 1970s and 1980s.
People on the Move: Gill Duff Named President-CEO of BBDO, Atlanta

Also on the move this week are David White, Kimberly Lau, Deborah J. Mignucci, Michael Alex and the management team at Chick-fil-A.
Mark Modesto Joins Ryan Partnership as CEO

He's leaving Marc USA to join the shopper-marketing agency. John Immesoete is also leaving Marc to join Ryan as chief creative officer.
People on the Move: Skechers' Leonard Armato to Head Up Leverage Agency

The sports and entertainment-marketing firm has tapped the Skechers CMO to open and oversee a Los Angeles office.
Arnold Taps Aaron Griffiths as Co-Chief Creative Officer in New York

In wake of steady growth, the agency has chosen the former TBWA/Chiat/Day creative director to partner with current chief creative John Staffen.
People on the Move: Monique L. Nelson to Take Over for Byron Lewis Sr. at UniWorld Group

The CEO and founder of the groundbreaking multicultural agency is retiring and will serve as chairman emeritus.
People on the Move: Tim Fenton Named COO at McDonald's

A 39-year veteran of the company, Mr. Fenton has most recently been president of McDonald's Asia, Pacific, Middle East and Africa.
Iain Tait to Depart Wieden & Kennedy for Google Creative Lab

"The opportunity to work ... alongside some of the brightest scientists and inventors in the world was something my inner nerd just couldn't turn down," said Mr. Tait, who was on the Old Spice Response Campaign and recently became a partner at W&K.
People on the Move: Tim Pontarelli Named Group Creative Director at Energy BBDO

Also on the move: Maurie Perl, John Driscoll, Julie Shumaker, Steve Chavez, D. Scott Karnedy and Jon Landa.
Longtime Magazine Ad Salesman Arne Gittleman Dies at 87

The longtime magazine ad executive died March 21 after a battle with Parkinson's. He was 87.
Ad Age Global Correspondent Dagmar Mussey Dies at 86
Dagmar Mussey, a Duesseldorf-based journalist who was Advertising Age's correspondent in Germany for many years, died on March 14. She was 86.
People on the Move: Luis DeAnda Named Managing Director of TBWA Media Arts Lab

The TBWA Hakuhodo chief operating officer is leaving Tokyo for Los Angeles, where he'll help grow the agency's worldwide Apple business.
Kraft Marketing VP Dana Anderson Heading to Mondelez Unit After Split

Kraft Marketing VP Dana Anderson will join CEO Irene Rosenfeld at Mondelez, the snack company to be formed after the food giant splits in two.
People on the Move: Ed Brojerdi Named President of KBS+

In a series of promotions at the agency, Mr. Brojerdi is adding president to his co-chief creative officer role, Matt Powell has become chief information officer, Jonah Bloom is now head of digital strategy and Tom Buontempo is head of digital engagement.
Trio of CP&B Execs Launches Shop to Support American Companies

Dave Schiff, Scott Prindle and John Kieselhorst are forming Made, billed as the first marketing firm focused on supporting a resurgence in U.S. manufacturing.
McGarryBowen CEO John McGarry Elevated to Dentsu Corporate Post

McGarryBowen founder and rainmaker John McGarry is expected to help take the network global and advise on client matters across Dentsu's family of agencies.
Initiative Taps Traffiq's Nick Pahade as North America CEO

The exec, who was most recently CEO of web-based media-services agency Traffiq, will succeed Tim Spengler at the IPG firm.
McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner to Retire

Mr. Skinner, 67, has been with McDonald's for 41 years. He was an architect of its "Plan to Win" turnaround effort, in place since 2003.
People on the Move: Thrillist Appoints Philippe Guelton President

The former exec VP-chief operating officer of HFMUS is the first to hold the president title at Thrillist Media Group.
People on the Move: Kimberly-Clark Elevates Tony Palmer to President-Global Brands

Also on the move this week are Susan St. Ledger, David Cohen, Carl Warner, Mike Racic, Tara Poto, Joop Broeren, Laura Petasnick and Hal Trencher.
CMO Exits RadioShack Amid Final Agency Pitches

RadioShack CMO Lee Applbaum is departing amid a creative agency review, but the company said the process is on track and a new shop would be selected this month.
People on the Move: Scott Ballantyne Joins Fab as Global CMO

Joining the former Vonage CMO in this week's executive moves are James Lou, Meredith Kopit Levien, Mark Howard, Christopher McLoughlin, Shirin Peykar and Julie S. Washington.
True Tales and Cocktails with the Real Mad Men and Women of Madison Avenue

Forget "Mad Men": Last night I got to hang out with the real thing: legendary folks from advertising's famed era.
Allstate Chief Marketing Officer Mark LaNeve Resigns

Allstate Chief Marketing Officer Mark LaNeve, a veteran ad executive who previously worked at General Motors, is leaving the insurer for personal reasons.
People on the Move: Alain Groenendaal Named President-CEO of Grey Latin America

Coca-Cola's Elizabeth Coveney has moved to Arnold Worldwide to head the McDonald's business, and former A-B chief Keith Levy has been named president of Royal Canin USA.
Mary Murcko Named President-Sales for Gannett

Mary Murcko, Rodale's former exec VP-group publisher, has been named president-sales at Gannett Co., it announced this morning.