VB+P Celebrates its 20th Anniversary by Offering $20 AOR services

by thesanfranciscoegotist / October 28, 2021 /

In honor of its 20th anniversary, Venables Bell + Partners has announced that it will offer its full-service Agency of Record duties to one deserving San Francisco-based small business for one year for $20. The agency launched a contest to share the word with local, independent small businesses that have been significantly affected by the pandemic and related challenges. A winner will be selected and announced in mid-December.

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Friendly’s Restaurants Hires Erich & Kallman as New Agency of Record

by thesanfranciscoegotist / October 28, 2021 /

Friendly's Restaurants, known for something called a "Fribble Milkshake," announced it has selected Erich & Kallman as its new agency of record following a strategic competitive review. Erich & Kallman will handle all creative marketing and media duties.

“Friendly’s started as an ice cream shop more than 80 years ago and ice cream will always be the heart of the brand. It puts a smile on your face,” said David Ellis, who was appointed chief marketing officer at Friendly'[Read More]

Venables Bell + Partners wins 4 new accounts

by thesanfranciscoegotist / August 26, 2021 /

Big news from VB+P: they've signed on four new brand partnerships: Carter’s the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children, UK-based PizzaExpress, leading finding service <[Read More]

Duncan Channon Creates New Director of Account Management and Operations Role for Jamie Katz

by thesanfranciscoegotist / April 7, 2021 /

Duncan Channon has named Jamie Katz as the agency’s first director of account management and operations. Katz previously served as director of account management – heading up the agency’s 14 person account department and leading key client [Read More]

ARGONAUT promotes Rebecca Kallman to Head of Brand Management

by thesanfranciscoegotist / March 4, 2020 /

ARGONAUT announced that it has promoted Rebecca Kallman to Head of Brand Management. Prior to ARGONAUT, she ran the Levi’s account at AKQA San Francisco.

"Becca approaches all of her relationships with a level of mindful service that influences our clients, their brands, and her internal teams,” ARGONAUT’s Managing Director, JT Pierce said. “We're excited to see her continue to grow at ARGONAUT and have a positive impact on the[Read More]