NEW YORK, July 16, 2013 (via Engadget) – Mayor Bloomberg’s government is often finding ways to keep The Big Apple as connected to the internet as can be. Today, in an effort to bring more connectivity options to its residents (and tourists), the City of New York announced that it’s teaming up with […]
Scripps’ Chief Digital Officer Adam Symson Refuses To Be ‘In the Business of Churn’
NEW YORK, July 15, 2013 (via AdExchanger) – As SVP and chief digital officer for The E.W. Scripps Company, Adam Symson oversees the development of media and advertising products and services in more than 20 markets. His main focus is to enhance the company’s marketing and media product development through […]
Paul Gunning becomes CEO of DDB Chicago, promoted from global Chief Digital Officer
NEW YORK, July 11, 2013 (via AdWeek) – Assuming the top job at DDB, Chicago, is Paul Gunning, a DDB veteran who most recently was global CEO of digital unit Tribal DDB and global chief digital officer at DDB. Peter McGuinness, head of the office since 2011, is moving back to New York to become […]
Jonathan Miller Joins Shari Redstone’s Advancit
NEW YORK , July 9, 2013 (via The Hollywood Reporter) – Jonathan Miller, the former chief digital officer at News Corp., has become a partner at Advancit, an early stage investment firm that was co-founded by Shari Redstone, president of National Amusements and vice-chairwoman of CBS Corp. and Viacom. Redstone, daughter of media magnate […]
VML MD Treuhaft Assumes CDO Post at Grey NY
NEW YORK, July 9, 2013 (via AgencySpy) – It’s been a busy week on the Grey front. Just days after it was announcedthat the agency promoted chief operating officer Michael Houston to CEO, North America, we’ve received confirmation that the Grey camp has welcomed Zachary Treuhaft as its new chief digital officer […]