Stepping Up
D.C.-based Social Driver appointed Dave Stroup account director for public affairs.
circle S studio has been named agency of record for TowneBank Richmond to provide strategic marketing, creative and public relations services. Spurrier Media Group will manage media planning, buying and placement services.
Omnicom launched the Omniwomen initiative. The international advertising and marketing holding company recognized that very few women were progressing through to its Omnicom University’s Advanced Management Program. Also, that companies with diverse boards and management typically outperform companies that do not. The goal is to identify rising female stars across the company who could be inspired to go further, and also to encourage and sponsor the next generation. According to Janet Riccio, EVP at Omnicom and Dean of Omnicom University, the plan is to roll it out globally Regional Omnicom companies include Fleishman Hillard, Ketchum, Porter Novelli and Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates.
