Interpublic Group of Cos.' McCann has acquired another creative heavy hitter. Andreas Dahlqvist, top creative at DDB Stockholm, is departing the Omnicom Group shop to become executive creative director and vice chairman of McCann's New York office.
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
McCann Poaches Andreas Dahlqvist From DDB Stockholm in Latest Big-Name Hire
Interpublic Group of Cos.' McCann has acquired another creative heavy hitter. Andreas Dahlqvist, top creative at DDB Stockholm, is departing the Omnicom Group shop to become executive creative director and vice chairman of McCann's New York office.
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Why May 2011 Was A Huge, Pivotal Month For Hedge Funds
May is over, and although the market is below its highs, and the economy is weakening, stocks are showing impressive strength.
Commodities, too, are catching bids again, with oil over $102.
But the month will go down a huge one for hedge funds, particularly commodity-based ones.
There were major shifts this month. Oil was weak for much of the month, gas prices fell, and silver got killed. There were other rotations, too, away from cyclical stocks and into more defensive ones.
As one hedge funder we talked to explained it: this is the kind of month that in the future investors will ask about: How did you do in May 2011?
If you got clobbered, it just means you move up and down with the market.
If you made money, it means you're adept at moving with tide, and getting ahead of the curve.
This month was a major tell.
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Paddy Power runs into controversy over Imogen Thomas newspaper ad
Irish bookmaker claims some papers refused to run ad featuring former Big Brother contestant next to the strapline 'Blow Me!'
No stranger to controversial marketing campaigns, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has complained that several national newspapers have refused to publish its latest ad featuring former Big Brother contestant Imogen Thomas, next to the strapline "Blow Me!".
The reality TV star was picked for the Paddy Power campaign after claims that she had an affair with footballer Ryan Giggs.
The ads were planned to coincide with Saturday's UEFA Champions League final at Wembley, when Giggs joins his Manchester United team mates to challenge Barcelona for European football's biggest prize.
The campaign, which features Thomas in a Manchester United shirt, debuted on Thursday but without the new strapline. It has been running in Metro, the Sun, the Daily Star, the Daily Record and The Times. The latest ad features Thomas holding a whistle, next to the words "Blow Me!".
A Paddy Power spokesman confirmed a number of newspapers had rejected the wording, but said the company hoped to have a new version in time for Saturday's papers. "When an ad gets pulled at the last minute it's all hands on deck," he added.
Thomas is said to have been paid a "high five figure" sum for the endorsement. The bookmaker has posted a video of the photoshoot on YouTube.
Paddy Power is known for its controversial ad campaigns ? its TV commercial showing a cat being kicked into a tree by a blind football player was the most complained about UK advert of 2010 ? but the spokesman refused to reveal whether it had any plans to involve its new signing in pitch side displays at the Champions League final.
Previous stunts have seen the bookmaker push the limits of what is legally possible. A 270ft Hollywood-style promotional sign, which loomed above the greens at last year's Ryder Cup, saw Paddy Power served with an injunction by the local council.
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Monday, 30 May 2011
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Bacterin is a Biotech Heading Towards Profitability
The following is a guest post by a fellow investor (mobile guru) whose interest lie within the mobile space.
In a previous article I had discussed Rockwell Medical Technologies (RMTI) and its potential movement based on a new drug approval as well as their potential inclusion into the Russell Index. In addition, another biotech stock�Bacterin (BONE), was mentioned that may also be included in that same index. Bacterin is a unique Biotech stock in that it has consistently grown revenues each year and has doubled them each of the last two years and achieve that feat this year as well. Along with rising revenues, the company is planning to be EBIDTA positive this fiscal year. This article will take a closer look at what Bacterin does and what potential is for future revenue and profitability.
Bacterin consists of two divisions which both have very large potentials. The Biologics division just recently launched a new product and focuses on the development of revolutionary bone graft material. The total market for products they address are well over $8.5B. A recent product launch, Bacterin’s hMatrix� is an acellular matrix processed from donated human dermal tissue that is used to replace damaged tissue or repair, reinforce or supplementary support soft tissue defects. The estimated market for this material is over $2.5B and currently their production facility can be scaled to over $120M in revenue. … [visit site to read more]
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