Commonwealth/McCann unveils "Cat" for Chevrolet | Gut, Popeyes declare "We come in piece. 8 piece." | Grey, MassMutual share "Uncomfortable Truths"
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[] [Commonwealth/McCann unveils "Cat" for Chevrolet](
Commonwealth/McCann's 60-second "Cat" spot for Chevrolet's 2021 Chevy Silverado features a man and his feline companion, Walter, who comes when called, fetches sticks, swims and herds cattle. The campaign includes two additional spots, "Flex" and "Video Game," which take a playful look at both the Silverado and Chevy Equinox. Full Story: [Ad Age (tiered subscription model)]( (7/27)
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[] [Gut, Popeyes declare "We come in piece. 8 piece."](
Gut, with Horizon Media, created a digital, out-of-home and print campaign that introduces Popeyes' chicken nuggets and announces a truce in the "chicken wars," with the brand donating the cost of a million nuggets from its own and competitors' franchises to New Orleans' Second Harvest Food Bank. A 30-second spot follows an employee gathering nuggets for donations and features the tagline "We come in piece. 8 piece." Full Story: [Adweek]( (7/27), [Marketing Dive]( (7/27)
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Grey's debut work for MassMutual, airing during the Olympics, features three ads as part of the brand's "Uncomfortable Truths" campaign. One humorous 30-second spot shows a couple looking at their children and trying to imagine which one will take care of them in retirement, before coming to the unsettling realization they'll have to make other plans. Full Story: [Ad Age (tiered subscription model)]( (7/27)
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[] [Havas New York growth chief talks hybrid working, talent](
Havas New York's chief growth officer and managing director, Vanessa Romann, talks in this video about how the agency is seeking new talent, responding to social causes and approaching hybrid working. "We'll get to come together more, but we can also work asynchronously, in a more thoughtful way if we need the time on our own," Romann says. Full Story: [The Drum (free registration)]( (7/27)
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The shift to remote or hybrid working is leading some employers to shrink their office footprint and reallocate investment toward collaborative work experiences and staff well-being. "There's a new reality and awareness that just closing an office is not enough: there has to be more of an investment in the well-being of a team and how it's going to be coordinated around the mindset of a team," Futuri co-founder and CEO Daniel Anstandig said. Full Story: [Digiday (tiered subscription model)]( (7/28)
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[] [160over90 wins influencer, PR AOR for Hollister](
160over90 has won influencer and public relations agency of record for Hollister following a competitive review. "Our priority is to create the most inclusive and representative roster of authentic Gen Z creators," 160over90's Derek Goode said. Full Story: [Campaign US (tiered subscription model)]( (7/27)
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[] [LinkedIn reaches ad revenue, engagement milestones](
LinkedIn reaches ad revenue, engagement milestones (Getty Images)
LinkedIn experienced a 97% increase in quarterly ad revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter to surpass the $1 billion mark for the first time, also reaching a $10 billion overall revenue milestone for the year, according to executives from parent company Microsoft. LinkedIn also reported record engagement following 30% growth in user sessions. Full Story: [Social Media Today]( (7/27), [GeekWire]( (7/27)
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