The BBDO-Bayer Debacle: How Bad Was It? by John Barker
By now, most of the industry has heard or likely seen the Cannes Bronze Lion-winning scam ad from BBDO’s Brazilian subsidiary. And you are also probably aware that BBDO and Bayer have distanced themselves from the mess after sane people like Cindy Gallop called out their transgressions on Twitter and elsewhere.
Facebook’s issue ads policy adds barrier to brands jumping on social movements
“I’m interested to see how tonality and satire play into the restrictions as we often test humor across segments via dark posting,” said Lauren Reddy, VP / Director of Media at BARKER.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Names BARKER as Its Lead Agency
Non-profit organization Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS NYC) appointed New York independent agency BARKER as its lead agency, following a review. Going forward BARKER will handle marketing strategy, creative and media planning for the nonprofit.
11 Marketing Campaigns that Made a Splash in Q2 2018
Associate Creative Director, Dan Asulin weighs in on the best marketing campaigns of the quarter.
Barker Wins AOR Duties for Sunsweet Growers
“Yuba City, California-based prune cooperative Sunsweet Growers, most likely the only prune brand you’ve ever heard of, selected New York-based independent agency Barker as its agency of record, following a review.”
