NEWS & FEATURES - AUTOMOTIVE/TRAVEL



Orbitz
Orbitz's Creative Biz Travels to BBDO
The online travel service launched a review in December. » More



Hilton
Hilton Launches Agency Search
The review is limited to the Hilton brand and does not include the hotelier's other units. » More



Cars
Toyota Drags Them All Down?
Other automakers also suffered a decline between early Feb. and March. » More



Lexus hybrid
Lexus Spells Out Hybrids' History
New campaign showcases automaker's hybrid vehicle line and the power of 'H.' » More



Hotel
1800Hotels.com Hires Ad Agency
The online service began doing business in the U.S. last year, but has done little marketing outreach so far. » More



Mazda
Mazda Looks Past Doner, Hires Pile for Review
The Ford nameplate spent $155 mil. last year in measured media. » More



Parenthood
Nissan Backs 'Parenthood' Premiere
Carmarker is the exclusive sponsor of the show's debut tonight on NBC. » More



KM
How Coda Chose Its New Lead Agency
Kerri Martin, CMO at the electric-car company, discusses the selection of ad shop Goodness Manufacturing. » More



ford
Ford 'Agents' Hit the Road
Automaker revs up brand consideration for summer launch of its Fiesta small car. » More



Aflac
Aflac Sets Field for Review
The insurance provider is asking shops for a fully integrated campaign. » More



Pennzoil Ultra
Pennzoil Touts 'Factory Clean' Motor Oil
Brand launches a multiplatform campaign for new Pennzoil Ultra. » More



Porsche
Porsche Reviews Global Media
Automaker's North America unit, however, is displeased with the decision and is lobbying to stay with current agency. » More



Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Eyes Three Shops
The assignment includes digital efforts, promotions and experiential marketing. » More



Chevy
Chevy Tries Human Touch
Human stories define new campaign for Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. » More



Napa
Napa Auto Parts Sings a New Tune
Brand features catchy original music in its ads, from new agency Kaplan Thaler Group. » More



Infinity
Infiniti Plays Up Japanese Heritage in Global Campaign
Automaker's shift to a brand-focused approach is evinced in new TV work. » More



Hyundai Sonata
Which Car Gained Most From Super Bowl?
New study finds that the Hyundai Sonata and Audi A3 fared best. » More



Audi green police
Audi's Super Bowl Play: An Environmental Police State
CMO Keogh shares the thinking behind 'Green Police,' which is no typical luxury-car ad. » More



Toyota
For Toyota, Media Barrage Tests Measured Approach
Automaker takes to social media to plead its case. Will it be enough? » More



Sheraton
Sheraton's $20 Mil. Push Mixes Business With Pleasure
New campaign is part of the hotelier's $6 billion brand 'revitalization' effort. » More



Toyota
Toyota Still (Mostly) Well-Regarded
But the automaker's image has experienced some slippage. » More



Hyundai
Why Hyundai's Dead Serious About Its Super Bowl Ads
Vp of marketing Joel Ewanick explains why the carmaker's ads aren't what you'd call rib-ticklers. » More



GM
Automakers Get Much Needed Jump-Start
Domestic car spending has surged recently, spurred by sales and promotional events. » More



Bridgestone Tells 'Whale of a Tale' for Super Bowl
Tire brand returns with a pair of spots breaking during the game. » More



Mitsubishi
Inside the Mitsubishi RFP
Carmaker seeks agency assistance to help define and refine its brand identity. » More


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