McCann N.Y., FCB N.Y. big winners at ADC Awards | PPK publishes book to fundraise for pediatric cancer | BBH USA, Samsung take aim at Apple's "Crush"
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[] [McCann N.Y., FCB N.Y. big winners at ADC Awards](
McCann New York won the ADC Black Cube for Best of Show, along with the Designism Cube, top honors in Typography and two Gold Cubes, for its "ADLaM" initiative for Microsoft at the ADC 103rd Annual Awards. FCB New York won nine Gold Cubes and was awarded Agency of the Year, honored for its "Dreamcaster" campaign for Michelob Ultra, which won Brand of the Year. Full Story: [Ad Age (tiered subscription model)]( (5/15)
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[] [PPK publishes book to fundraise for pediatric cancer](
[PPK publishes book to fundraise for pediatric cancer]( (PPK/PRNewswire)
PPK is publishing a "Clarence the Cloud" children's book to raise money for its pro bono client National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, which tells an inclusive story and was written by Nick McMurdy, creative director, with illustrations by Alan Schneller, art director. The agency will tout the book via social, including working with momfluencers, PR and will conduct reading sessions at children's hospitals. Full Story: [MediaPost Communications (free registration)]( (5/15)
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BBH USA and Samsung are taking a shot at Apple with a 43-second spot that picks up at the end of the controversial "Crush" spot. The ad shows a woman walking over the debris left by the hydraulic press, before picking up and playing a damaged guitar as copy reads, "Creativity cannot be crushed." Full Story: [The Drum (free registration)]( (5/16), [Ad Age (tiered subscription model)]( (5/15)
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[] [TBWA\Chiat\Day N.Y.'s Gabriel Cheung on teamwork](
Gabriel Cheung, global executive creative director at TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, writes about what growing up in his family's business taught him about teamwork and collaboration. "[E]mbracing the familial approach fosters a sense of unity and purpose, resulting in work that not only reflects your pride but also leaves a lasting impact on those around you," Cheung writes. Full Story: [Ad Age (tiered subscription model)]( (5/14)
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[] [VaynerMedia L.A. wins lead creative for Barefoot Wine](
VaynerMedia Los Angeles won US lead creative for E. & J. Gallo Winery's Barefoot Wine following a review. "Our increased focus on taking the brand to the next level on social media is what drove our decision to add Vayner to the team," said Amy Lund, vice president of marketing and media investment at Gallo. Full Story: [Campaign US (tiered subscription model)]( (5/15)
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[] [Creators' suit says TikTok ban violates First Amendment](
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