Gen-Z, Millennial Opps: Pinstripes brings in new CMO (Score 61)
Oct 5, 2023

Sales lead: This hire will likely lead to higher ad spending & agency appointments.  Pinstripes appointed Shannon Keller as CMO in September 2023. Keller is now responsible for marketing strategy, brand positioning, grand openings, local store marketing, and growth. Keller most recently served as CMO of Fransmart.  Target demographic: Gen-Zers & millennials The company will likely: Ramp ad spend back up Try new ad channels Build out its agency roster Digital a...

Male Millennial, Gen-X Opps: Lucas Oil hires first-ever CSO (Score 49)
Oct 5, 2023

Sales lead: The new DM has CMO experience, so she will likely be heavily involved in the marketing strategy.  Lucas Oil (LO) created a new position by hiring Deidra Colvin as chief strategy officer. Colvin brings extensive marketing experience from her time as CMO of OneClick Ventures, Baker Hill, and Spirion.  She most recently served as CEO of EDGE Mentoring.  As CSO, Colvin is tasked with creating annual and quarterly strategic plans, making sure all teams are on the same page,...

Tiffany & Co. hires new marketing DM (Score 49)
Oct 4, 2023

Sales lead: This hire will likely lead to increased ad spend, so get in touch now to offer ad space.  Tiffany & Company (T&C) brought in Hector Muelas as chief brand creative officer in September 2023. Muelas most recently served as global marketing & creative SVP of Expedia Group.  He also brings agency experience from his time at Creative Artists Agency and Wieden + Kennedy.  Target demographic: Gen-Z/millennial women & gift-giving men The company will likely: Review...

Blenders Eyewear taps PR AOR, partners with Coach Prime (Score 14)
Oct 4, 2023

Sales lead: Reach out to help this company build brand awareness.  Blenders Eyewear picked up 5W as its PR AOR in September 2023. The agency is tasked with implementing a media relations program to increase brand awareness and boost sales.  Blenders also partnered with Deion Sanders, first-year head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, on the limited edition Coach Prime sunglasses. Plus, the company is now the Preferred Eyewear Partner of Colorado Athletics. Target demographic: M...

Digital B2B Opps: Sonatype appoints marketing chief amid YTD spend increases (Score 50)
Oct 4, 2023

Sales lead: This hire will directly impact the company's marketing strategy.  Sonatype hired Megan Lueders as CMO in September 2023.  Lueders most recently served as CMO of Silicon Labs.  She is now responsible for customer engagement, brand recognition, growth, and market positioning.  Target demographic: Businesses that need supply chain software The company will likely: Return to 2021 spending levels Diversify digital ad placement Outsource some marketing duties...

Porsche hires president, CEO amid digital spend increases (Score 24)
Oct 4, 2023

Sales lead: The new CEO has extensive marketing experience, so he will likely be heavily involved in strategy.  Porsche Cars North America named Timo Resch as president & CEO, effective November 1st, 2023. Resch most recently served as BMW's customer, brand, and sales VP. Prior to that, he was the sales & marketing VP at BMW.  Target demographic: Affluent Gen-X & millennial men The company will likely: Review the current agency roster/seek additional assistance Keep ...

Digital B2B Opps: Synopsys hires CMO amid YTD spend declines (Score 49)
Oct 4, 2023

Sales lead: Contact the new CMO for specifics about her future plans.  Synopsys hired Ann Minooka as CMO, effective September 2023. Minooka most recently served as SVP & CMO of Ampere.  She is tasked with leading global brand strategy, communications, and all marketing operations.  Target demographic: Businesses  The company will likely: Ramp digital spend back up Experiment with new ad channels Build out the agency roster Digital and social insights (digital ...

Uber appoints Omnicom as media agency (Score 19)
Oct 4, 2023

Sales lead: This appointment will affect the company's ad placement and may lead to additional reviews.  Uber has completed the media review we told you about in May.  Omnicom Media Group now handles media duties for Uber's rideshare and delivery businesses.  ID Comms handled the review for Uber.  This replaces EssenceMediaCom.  Target demographic: Gen-Zers/millennials (delivery) & Gen-X (rideshare) The company will likely: Implement a new media strategy Review oth...

Male Millennial, Gen-X Opps: The CW Network appoints media AOR as it shifts towards sports (Score 80)
Oct 3, 2023

Sales lead: Reach out if you can help this network promote its new sports programming.  The CW Network selected Known as its media AOR in September 2023. The agency will handle media strategy, planning, buying, and optimization.  Known had been working with CW on a project basis.  This move comes as CW expands into live sports with the recent addition of LIV Golf and ACC football and basketball.  We predicted roster shifts when we told you about CW naming Chris Spadaccini as CMO...

Affluent Male Millennial Opps: Lamborghini picks up experiential AOR (Score 25)
Oct 3, 2023

Sales lead: This will likely lead to the company utilizing new marketing tactics.  Lamborghini appointed BMF as its experiential AOR in September 2023. The agency will focus on influencers and social media.  The partnership is set for four years.  Target demographic: Affluent millennial men The company will likely: Partner with influencers Increase social/digital spend Build out its agency roster Digital and social insights (digital ad spend, effectiveness, im...