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10 Signs It's Time to Leave Your Job

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:55:17 -0500

It's the end of the year. The job market is tight because of the depressed economy; still, it's a good time to evaluate your current situation and set your goals for 2010. But how can you tell it's time to begin a job search? By watching for the 10 tell-tale signs.

We're Raising Superheroes, So Can You

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:09:32 -0500

I am starting to think more seriously about how I can engage my growing staff to live the brand of the organization. And, that really is getting me excited.

Tobaccowala, Mainwaring Host Executives in Residence Program at University of Oregon

jrooney@adage.com(Jennifer Rooney) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:54:14 -0500

Rishad Tobaccowala and Simon Mainwaring are featured guests of this year's Executives in Residence program at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, Nov. 18-20.

Recession May Be Over, but Worst Likely Still to Come for Advertising Industry

bjohnson@adage.com(Bradley Johnson) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:48:54 -0500

LOS ANGELES (AdAge.com) -- Ad-industry employment has increased for the first time in a year, a hopeful sign of recovery following a deep recession. But there is reason to be cautious as there could be more job cuts ahead.

But It Wasn't Me Who Posted That Keg-Stand Picture!

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:09:34 -0400

What if you follow all the sage advice for job searching in the digital age, but a friend posts an inappropriate picture on Facebook or your mom tweets about your job search? Here's how to control the damage.

How Can My Resume Help Me Stand Out?

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:43:05 -0500

If you are one of the 65,000 people in the advertising business who lost a job this past year, you may want to read on.

What Can I Do to Make Sure I Don't Get Laid Off?

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:12:52 -0500

We read the headlines, we see the news, we hear about our friends. Times are tough, and the advertising and marketing business isn't going to be spared. In the past, I had the unfortunate privilege of being in the room as we went through a pretty major layoff. So here are some insider tips on what you can do to improve your chances of keeping your job.

A Vacation Sounds Great, but Is It Worth the Trouble?

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Here's my advice: take vacation days. Take all of your vacation days. And take them as vacation days.

Atari Taps Jonathan Anastas as VP-Head of Marketing

rparekh@adage.com(Rupal Parekh) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:24:26 -0500

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Video game marketer Atari today named ad agency veteran Jonathan Anastas as its VP-head of marketing. In his new role, Mr. Anastas will be charged with plotting all brand marketing strategies for Atari's retail and online businesses globally.

John Cantarella Named Senior VP-Digital at Time Inc.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:50 -0500

John Cantarella has been promoted to senior VP-digital, Time Inc. Business, News and Sports Group.

Kellogg Names GM's Betsy Lazar VP-Global Media

eyork@adage.com(Emily Bryson York) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:35:42 -0500

CHICAGO (AdAge.com) -- General Motors veteran Betsy Lazar is Kellogg's new VP-global media, both companies have confirmed. Ms. Lazar was previously executive director-media and advertising at GM.

Lori McFarling Named CMO of Discovery Education

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:49:43 -0500

Lori McFarling has been elevated to chief marketing officer of Discovery Education and domestic distribution at Discovery Communications.

Creative Maxine Daley Locker Dies at 83

kpatel@adage.com(Kunur Patel) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:25:45 -0400

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) --Maxine Daley Locker, an agency creative for nearly three decades, died in California this month from pneumonia at the age of 83.

DraftFCB Names Victor Ruvolo Senior VP-Group Media Director

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:15:06 -0400

DraftFCB, New York, has hired marketing communications veteran Victor Ruvolo as senior VP-group media director, and he will assume responsibility for several corporate initiatives for the agency's Merck business. Plus other moves of note.

Oprah Winfrey Network Names Kathleen Kayse Exec VP-Advertising Sales

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:51:52 -0400

Kathleen Kayse has been named exec VP-advertising sales for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. Ms. Kayse most recently served as exec VP-digital sales at Discovery Communications. Plus other moves of note.