Audrey Kemp
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Audrey Kemp is Adweek’s Agencies Reporter, covering the people, businesses and drama shaping the ad industry. Before joining Adweek, she covered creativity, climate, labor and corporate social responsibility at The Drum. She’s also covered startups, healthcare and education for the Orange County Business Journal and spent time as a music journalist for Janky Smooth Magazine. Her work has appeared in Locale Lifestyle Magazine, Narratively Inc. and more. Audrey is a UC Irvine alum with a degree in literary journalism and is based in New York City.
EXCLUSIVE: Omnicom To Ditch Individual Agency Email Domains
Regardless of what agency brand they work for, all staff will now use @omc.com emails.
Connor Keeshan Returns to BBH USA as Managing Director
BBH USA has hired Connor Keeshan as managing director to strengthen client partnerships and support the agency’s continued growth.
Fallon Adds James Fox as CSO, Lauren Pulwer as Managing Director
Fallon has named James Fox chief strategy officer and Lauren Pulwer managing director.
Dentsu Adds Three Senior Leaders to Media Practice
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The Shipyard Acquires TinyWins to Cement Cross-Channel Offering
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As Agencies Move Behind the Scenes in Cannes, Sport Beach Continues to Flex
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EXCLUSIVE: IPG Mediabrands Lays Off Dozens as Analytics Roles Move Offshore
IPG Mediabrands reporredly laid off 35–40 analysts this week without warning, as it offshores junior roles and asks departing staff to train their replacements.
EXCLUSIVE: Sophia Zhang to Leave GALE After Less Than Three Months as North America CEO
Sophie Zhang will depart GALE on May 30 after more than a decade at the agency to take on a brand-side role.
Flodesk Taps VCCP as First Creative AOR
Email marketing startup Flodesk has named VCCP its first creative agency of record, ADWEEK has learned.The decision marks a milestone for Flodesk, which has grown to over 90,000 customers and [...]