Merrill Lynch pushes masses aside, aiming a new campaign at the very rich and very busy
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Merrill Lynch has hired Steve Martin as spokesperson for it's new ad campaign. The effort, produced by J. Walter Thompson, attempts to woo and retain accounts of the wealthy. Over the next 3-months, Merrill Lynch plans to spend $25 mil on radio, print and TV ads.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2001
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The Nature Conservancy comes up with a campaign to acquaint the public with its goals
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The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, VA, has 1.1 mil members and a $740 mil annual budget. Beginning in Portland, OR, the organization is spending $1.3 mil on a 2 month campaign using TV and print.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2001
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