Background
New York-based Interpublic Group, also known as IPG, is one of the world’s largest advertising and public relations holding companies, with offices in over 100 countries.
Its subsidiaries have worked for fossil fuel clients, including ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco, Shell, Valero, and Phillips 66 in recent years. Weber Shandwick, McCann, UM, FCB, and Carmichael Lynch are several IPG companies with fossil fuel clients.1See “Fossil Fuel Clients” table below.
Contract with Valero
In December 2015, Valero named Campbell Ewald as its advertising and public relations agency of record.4Erik Oster. “Valero Energy Corporation Names Campbell Ewald AOR,” AgencySpy, December 9, 2015. Archived October 12, 2017. Archive URL: https://archive.is/f5e6s When Valero announced the partnership, Campbell Ewald President Kevin Wertz told advertising trade publication Agency Spy that “working with the world’s largest independent refiner and one of the biggest renewable fuels producers is very exciting. Valero’s leading ethical practices will help us create some truly purposeful work.”
Many of Valero’s advertising campaigns created while Campbell Ewald was its agency of record positioned the fossil fuel company as a leader in the energy transition.5“Valero – ‘Drive Clean’,” AdForum, 2016. Archived December 11, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PaqPV In 2022, Valero launched the “Right Now” campaign, which focused on the fossil fuel company’s investment in ethanol and diesel from waste feedstocks.6“Right Now: Fried Fuel,” Valero YouTube Account, August 8, 2022. Archived March 13, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.is/yMeye Valero refers to these fuels as “low carbon fuels.”7 “ESG Report,” Valero, August 2023. Archived October 18, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. The campaign continued advertising through the end of 2023 and advertised Valero’s involvement in a carbon capture pipeline.8“Valero TV Spot, ‘Trees’,” iSpotTV, March 31, 2023. Archived January 9, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.is/cWWgl According to advertising intelligence service MediaRadar, Valero spent more than $2 million on television advertisements for the “Right Now” campaign.
Stance on Climate Change
IPG acknowledges the risk of climate change to its business.9“Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. – Climate Change 2023,” Carbon Disclosure Project, 2023. Archived March 8, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. In its 2023 report to the Carbon Disclosure Project, IPG said it sees publicizing its “visible commitment to sustainability” as a way to improve its reputation among clients.10“Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. – Climate Change 2023,page 6,” Carbon Disclosure Project, 2023. Archived March 8, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
In September 2022, IPG announced it would review the climate goals of prospective fossil fuel clients before agreeing to new work.11(Press Release). “IPG Takes New Steps in Considering Energy and Fuel Clients,” IPG, September 23, 2022. Archived October 5, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/yrcia IPG also stated that it would not work on messaging campaigns seeking to influence policy to “extend the life of fossil fuels.”
As of December 2023, IPG held 24 contracts with fossil fuel clients.12See the “Select Fossil Fuel Clients” table.
Funding
In 2022, IPG reported a total revenue of $10.9 billion.13(Press Release). “Interpublic Announces Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2023 Results,” IPG, October 20, 2023. Archived March 13, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.is/TZexG
Fossil Fuel Clients
Year | Region | Subsidiary | Client | Income, If Available/ Campaign | Citation |
2024 | UM | Aramco | 14“Jobs: Junior Account Manager,” Premier Group, c. 2024. Archived August 31, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/iEHmT | ||
2023 | Australia | UM | AGL | 15[Press Release]. “Paramount ANZ And AGL Invite Viewers To ‘Join The Change’,” Paramount, August 18, 2023. Archived August 31, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/IW0Q9 | |
2023 | India | Weber Shandwick | Cairn Oil & Gas | 16“Anshita Mishra,” Anshita Mishra LinkedIn Account, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | |
2023 | Momentum Worldwide | Chevron | 17“Who Does It: Sampson Yimer,” Momentum Worldwide, 2023. Archived June 4, 2023. Archived .png available at DeSmog. | ||
2023 | McCann | Copec | 18“Copec: Muevo,” McCann Worldgroup, 2023. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PNfN5 19“COPEC – Juegos Panamericanos,” La Asociación Chilena de Publicidad Youtube Account, October 26, 2023. | ||
2023 | Australia | Initiative | EnergyAustralia | 20Ashley Regan. “Initiative wins EnergyAustralia pitch,” Ad News, December 5, 2022. Archived December 5, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/j41kh | |
2023 | McCann | Equinor | 21“About Us,” McCann Enterprise, Archived June 2, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Yk75T | ||
2023 | UM | ExxonMobil | 22“2023 Finalists: Excellence in Integrated Marketing,” Marketing Excellence Awards Singapore, 2023. Archived October 6, 2023. Michael Bürgi. “UM and Magna undergo multiple rounds of layoffs amid client losses,” Digiday, December 4, 2023. Archived December 12, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/ymUjZ | ||
2023 | USA, UK | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 23“ExxonMobil: The Best for Your Boat,” Ads of the World, March 2023. Archived September 22, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/Yod4m | |
2023 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Independent Fuel Suppliers Association (UPEI) | 24“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, 2023. Archived January 2, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | |
2023 | India | FCBKinnect | Indian Oil | 25“This Holi, Indian Oil invokes sense of purpose & joy,” Exchange 4 Media, March 7, 2023. Archived March 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/IGbDT 26“FCBKinnect,” FCBKinnect, Archived June 4, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | |
2023 | Australia | Media Brands Content Studio | Jemena | 27Darcy Song. “Jemena hands creative account to IPG’s MBCS; stays with Initiative for media,” Mumbrella, January 25, 2023. Archived March 23, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PWykH | |
2023 | Australia | Initiative | Jemena | 28Darcy Song. “Jemena hands creative account to IPG’s MBCS; stays with Initiative for media,” Mumbrella, January 25, 2023. Archived March 23, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PWykH | |
2023 | Australia | Iniative | Kleenheat | 29Kim Shaw. “KLEENHEAT LAUNCHES ‘NO SONG AND DANCE’ CAMPAIGN VIA THE BRAND AGENCY,” Campaign Brief, July 10, 2023. Archived December 13, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/hNGYP | |
2023 | Canada | Initiative | PetroCanada | 30Justin Crann. “Why McCann is expanding its digital and media teams out west,” Strategy, February 22, 2023. Archived March 7, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/bHgFV | |
2023 | Canada | McCann | PetroCanada | 31Justin Crann. “Why McCann is expanding its digital and media teams out west,” Strategy, February 22, 2023. Archived March 7, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/bHgFV | |
2023 | APAC | IPG MediaBrands | Petronas | 32Kim Shaw. “MBCS & PETRONAS DELVE INTO CULTURAL DREAMS AND DANCES IN CELEBRATION OF KAAMATAN & GAWAI DAYAK,” Campaign Brief Asia, May 26, 2023. Archived June 4, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/yXgO4 | |
2023 | USA | Carmichael Lynch | Phillips 66 | Go Go Go | 33“Conoco TV Spot, ‘Fueling All the Ways You Go,” iSpotTV, November 14, 2023. Archived December 12, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/vttdK |
2023 | South Africa | FCBAfrica | Sasol | 34“Our Clients,” FCB Africa. Archived April 5, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | |
2023 | Jack Morton | Saudi Aramco | 35“Agency: Jack Morton MENAT,” Campaign Middle East, Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/NdvMy | ||
2023 | McCann/ FP7 | Saudi Aramco | 36“Campaign – Saudi Arabia Report 2023,” Motivate Media Group Issuu Account, May 30, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | ||
2023 | Ensemble Worldwide | Shell | 37“Our Partners,” Ensemble Worldwide, 2023. Archived February 3, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/eZVn7 | ||
2023 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Shell | 38“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, 2023. Archived January 2, 2024. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog. | |
2023 | Europe | FCBArtgroup | TotalEnergies | 39“EFFIE TÜRKİYE 2023 – KAZANANLAR,” Effie Awards Turkey, 2023. Archived July 3, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Fg6Eq | |
2023 | USA | Carmichael Lynch | Xcel Energy | 40“CL Media,” Carmichael Lynch, 2023. Archived May 29, 2023. Archived .mov available at DeSmog. | |
2023 | Argentina | McCann | YPF | 41“YPF | Científico,” Mercado McCann YouTube Account, January 6, 2023. Archived April 13, 2023. Archived .mov available at DeSmog. | |
2022 | Australia | UM | AGL | 42Calum Jaspan. “AGL to stay with UM after demerger dramas; creative undecided,” Mumbrella, July 28, 2022. Archived January 28, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/mYaK9 | |
2022 | India | Weber Shandwick | Cairn Oil & Gas | 43“2022 Award Winners,” Public Relations & Communication Association Asia Pacific, 2022. Archived January 29, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Xt6Ro | |
2022 | Momentum Worldwide | Chevron | 44“Come by the @Chevron Fan Energy HQ and show us what your energy can do!” @Chevron_Golf X Account, April 2, 2022. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/gbdfu “Fan Energy HQ,” Wildlife, Archived December 14, 2023. Archived .mov available at DeSmog. | ||
2022 | McCann | Copec | 45“COPEC Lo último de @eldiegoruiz para @mccann.santiago,” Cueca Films Instagram Account, August 23, 2022. Archived December 14, 2023. Archived .png available at DeSmog. | ||
2022 | Australia | Initiative | EnergyAustralia | 46Ashley Regan. “Initiative wins EnergyAustralia pitch,” Ad News, December 5, 2022. Archived December 5, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/j41kh | |
2022 | Brazil | McCann | Equinor | 47“Neste ano, nossa árvore foi decorada com bolas estampadas com as marcas dos nossos clientes,” WMcCann Brasil Instagram Account, December 23, 2022. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/MijFK | |
2022 | UM | ExxonMobil | 48“Shortlist for the Digital Media Awards 2023 released,” Campaign Asia, April 4, 2023. Archived April 5, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/GQHKA | ||
2022 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 49Weber Shandwick. “Email Nurture Program Generates Qualified Leads Across 3 Sectors,” Weber Shandwick Medium Account, January 14, 2022. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/n7Vgo | ||
2022 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Independent Fuel Suppliers Association (UPEI) | 50,000€ – 99,999€ | 50“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, 2023. Archived January 2, 2024. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog. |
2022 | Australia | Initiative | Jemena | 51Darcy Song. “Jemena hands creative account to IPG’s MBCS; stays with Initiative for media,” Mumbrella, January 25, 2023. Archived March 23, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PWykH | |
2022 | Australia | Initiative | Kleenheat | 52Ricki Green. “KLEENHEAT APPOINTS INITIATIVE PERTH AS MEDIA AGENCY FOLLOWING A SELECTION PROCESS,” Campaign Brief, March 10, 2022. Archived March 29, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/f3Vsw | |
2022 | Canada | McCann | PetroCanada | 53David Brown. “Why McCann made a 24-hour documentary,” The Message, November 23, 2022. Archived December 15, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | |
2022 | APAC | IPG MediaBrands | Petronas | 54Kim Shaw. “ENSEMBLE WORLDWIDE MALAYSIA CREATES TRIBUTE TO MALAYSIANS IN ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES FOR PETRONAS,” Campaign Brief, February 14, 2022. Archived March 10, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/IjNZ4 | |
2022 | USA | Carmichael Lynch Relate | Phillips 66 | 55[Press Release]. “Phillips 66® Honors Teachers as Part of the Big 12 Basketball Championships,” Phillips 66, March 11, 2022. Archived March 12, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/E2lEv | |
2022 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Repsol | 50,000€ – 99,999€ | 56“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, 2023. Archived January 2, 2024. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog. |
2022 | Jack Morton | Saudi Aramco | 57“Jack Morton Expands MENAT Operations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Key Leadership Hires,” Little Black Book, October 11, 2022. Archived November 11, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/aiTni | ||
2022 | FP7 McCann | Saudi Aramco | 58Ishwari Khatu. “Mohammed Bahmishan to head FP7 McCann KSA,” Campaign Middle East, November 1, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/JxoCt | ||
2022 | McCann Relationship Marketing | Saudi Aramco | 59“Charles Eddy joins MRM Middle East, North Africa & Turkey as general manager,” Campaign Middle East, March 4, 2022. Archived March 7, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/TOU8h | ||
2022 | Ensemble Worldwide | Shell | 60“Our Partners,” Ensemble Worldwide, Archived September 17, 2022. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | ||
2022 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Shell | 50,000€ – 99,999€ | 61“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, 2023. Archived January 2, 2024. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog. |
2022 | USA | Campbell Ewald | Valero | 62Brian Kahn. “Big Oil’s New Ad Campaign Is ‘One of the Creepiest’ It’s Ever Made,” Gizmodo, January 27, 2022. Archived Febraury 1, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/UnmBI | |
2022 | USA | McCann | Valero | 63“Right now. Valero,” Patrick Virgie, 2022. Archived September 26, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/SaIad | |
2022 | USA | Camichael Lynch | Xcel Energy | 64“Xcel Energy Selects Carmichael Lynch As Agency of Record,” Carmichael Lynch, Cision PR Newswire, April 8, 2019. Archived January 7, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.is/CEGSm | |
2022 | Argentina | McCann | YPF | 65“MERCADO MCCANN CELEBRA CON IMPULSO LOS 100 AÑOS DE YPF,” Latin Spots, January 27, 2022. Archived December 18, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | |
2021 | Australia | UM | AGL | 66Miranda Ward. “AGL hunts for new ad agencies as Mike Cannon-Brookes disrupts demerger,” Financial Review, May 9, 2022. Archived June 10, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/docU5 | |
2021 | Brazil | MRM Brasil | BR Distribuidora | 67“Unidade da McCann Worldgroup, torna-se MRM Brasil,” AdNews, April 5, 2021. Archived April 11, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.is/cXcYA | |
2021 | Momentum Worldwide | Chevron | 68“Who we do it with,” Momentum Worldwide, Archived March 2, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/dNvHB | ||
2021 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Eni | 69“WEBER SHANDWICK ID CARD,” Association of Accredited Public Policy Advocates to the European Union, May 5, 2021. Archived May 13, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.is/ebvkK | |
2021 | Brazil | McCann | Equinor | 70“Equinor: Two Decades of Operation in Brazil,” WMcCann, September 27, 2021. Archived January 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/LZV9f | |
2021 | UM | ExxonMobil | 71[Press Release]. “UM Named Media Agency of Record for NYC & Company ‘It’s Time for New York City’,” PR Newswire, June 24, 2021. Archived July 3, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/bYZUn | ||
2021 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 72Weber Shandwick. “Email Nurture Program Generates Qualified Leads Across 3 Sectors,” Weber Shandwick Medium Account, January 14, 2022. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/n7Vgo | ||
2021 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Independent Fuel Suppliers Association (UPEI) | 25,000€ – 49,999€ | 73“Weber Shandwick,” Lobby Facts.eu, August 30, 2022. Archived January 3, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2021 | Australia | Initiative | Jemena | 74Darcy Song. “Jemena hands creative account to IPG’s MBCS; stays with Initiative for media,” Mumbrella, January 25, 2023. Archived March 23, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PWykH | |
2021 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Neste | 10,000€ – 24,999€ | 75“Weber Shandwick,” Lobby Facts.eu, August 30, 2022. Archived January 3, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2021 | Canada | McCann | PetroCanada | 76David Brown. “Why Petro-Canada is celebrating coaches for the Olympics,” The Message, August 4, 2021. Archived September 25, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/qxlVn | |
2021 | APAC | IPG MediaBrands | Petronas | 77“Petronas Campaign in Malaysia Emphasizes a Message of Hope and Joy for Merdeka and Malaysia Day,” Branding in Asia, September 3, 2021. Archived October 24, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/2RXBJ | |
2021 | USA | Carmichael Lynch Relate | Phillips 66 | 78“Carmichael Lynch Relate: Client List,” PRovoke Media, 2021. Archived December 12, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/8Wmnn | |
2021 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Repsol | 50,000€ – 99,999€ | 79“Weber Shandwick,” Lobby Facts.eu, August 30, 2022. Archived January 3, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2021 | McCann | Saudi Aramco | 80Ishwari Khatu. “Marketing Game Changer 2022: Aramco’s Kirk Collingwood,” Campaign Middle East, December 20, 2022. Archived December 21, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/An1QT | ||
2021 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Shell | 50,000€ – 99,999€ | 81“Weber Shandwick,” Lobby Facts.eu, August 30, 2022. Archived January 3, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2021 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | TotalEnergies | 82“WEBER SHANDWICK ID CARD,” Association of Accredited Public Policy Advocates to the European Union, May 5, 2021. Archived May 13, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.is/ebvkK | |
2021 | USA | Campbell Ewald | Valero | 83Brian Kahn. “Big Oil’s New Ad Campaign Is ‘One of the Creepiest’ It’s Ever Made,” Gizmodo, January 27, 2022. Archived Febraury 1, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/UnmBI | |
2021 | USA | Carmichael Lynch | Xcel Energy | 84“Xcel Energy – Carbon Free – Energy is Everything,” AdForum, 2021. Archived December 12, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/rpbXE | |
2021 | Argentina | McCann | YPF | 85“YPF Luz | Generación,” Mercado McCann Youtube Account, June 25, 2021. Archived April 13, 2023. | |
2020 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | American Chemistry Council | 10,000€ – 24,999€ | 86“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, September 10, 2021. Archived January 3, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2020 | Australia | UM | AGL | 87Miranda Ward. “AGL hunts for new ad agencies as Mike Cannon-Brookes disrupts demerger,” Financial Review, May 9, 2022. Archived June 10, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/docU5 | |
2020 | Brazil | MRM Brasil | BR Distribuidora | 88“E/OU-MRM conquista conta digital da BR Distribuidora,” ABC da Comunicacao, July 14, 2020. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/Bj6ak | |
2020 | India | Weber Shandwick | Cairn Oil & Gas | 89“Kaleido Awards ’20 Winners,” Brand Equity, 2020. Archived December 4, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/pL6pT | |
2020 | Momentum Worldwide | Chevron | 90“Who we do it with,” Momentum Worldwide, Archived October 28, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/MXg0P | ||
2020 | McCann | Copec | 91“Pese a la crisis chilena, McCann Santiago cerró positivamente el año,” Insider, January 15, 2020. Archived August 5, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.is/SVAn1 | ||
2020 | Brazil | McCann | Equinor | 92“Programacao: Márcio Borges – WMcCann /Brasil,” Univates, March 2, 2020. Archived September 20, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/ObCXj | |
2020 | IPG MediaBrands | ExxonMobil | 93“UM’S ARIELLE GARCIA: PRIVACY MUST BECOME A BUSINESS IMPERATIVE,” IPG MediaBrands, July 30, 2020. Archived June 6, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/gUZOJ | ||
2020 | UM | ExxonMobil | 94“Exxon Mobil Rewards+ App TV Spot, ‘Your Next Fill Up’,” iSpotTV, August 8, 2020. Archived September 20, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.is/XCAkY | ||
2020 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 95Weber Shandwick. “Email Nurture Program Generates Qualified Leads Across 3 Sectors,” Weber Shandwick Medium Account, January 14, 2022. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/n7Vgo | ||
2020 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Independent Fuel Suppliers Association (UPEI) | 25,000€ – 49,999€ | 96“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, September 10, 2021. Archived January 3, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2020 | Australia | Initiative | Jemena | 97Darcy Song. “Jemena hands creative account to IPG’s MBCS; stays with Initiative for media,” Mumbrella, January 25, 2023. Archived March 23, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PWykH | |
2020 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Neste | 10,000€ – 24,999€ | 98“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, September 10, 2021. Archived January 3, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2020 | APAC | IPG MediaBrands | Petronas | 99“Petronas: Bao Bei by IPG Mediabrands,” The Drum, January 2020. Archived January 21, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.is/55e26 | |
2020 | USA | Carmichael Lynch Relate | Phillips 66 | 100“Despite Changing Plans and Safety Concerns, Conoco® Survey Finds That Americans Continue Taking To The Road Amid Coronavirus Pandemic,” Conoco, September 2, 2020. Archived September 16, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.is/GfZNn | |
2020 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Repsol | 50,000€ – 99,999€ | 101“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, September 10, 2021. Archived January 3, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2020 | McCann | Saudi Aramco | 102Ishwari Khatu. “Marketing Game Changer 2022: Aramco’s Kirk Collingwood,” Campaign Middle East, December 20, 2022. Archived December 21, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/An1QT | ||
2020 | Ensemble Worldwide | Shell | 103“Our Partners,” Ensemble Worldwide, Archived April 11, 2020. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | ||
2020 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Shell | 50,000€ – 99,999€ | 104“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, September 10, 2021. Archived January 3, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2020 | USA | Campbell Ewald | Valero | 105“Planning & Buying Awards,” MediaPost, February 5, 2021. Archived December 11, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.is/IOM4N | |
2020 | USA | Carmichael Lynch | Xcel Energy | 106“Xcel Energy Selects Carmichael Lynch As Agency of Record,” Carmichael Lynch, Cision PR Newswire, April 8, 2019. Archived January 7, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.is/CEGSm | |
2020 | Argentina | McCann | YPF | 107“FINALISTAS Y GANADORES – EL OJO FILM 2020,” El Ojo de Iberoamerica, 2020. Archived June 6, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/SShmp | |
2020 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Zero Emissions Platform | 25,000€ – 49,999€ | 108“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, September 10, 2021. Archived January 3, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2019 | USA | Weber Shandwick | American Chemistry Council | $2,069,759 | 109“Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax: American Chemistry Council,” Internal Revenue Service, November 11, 2020. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2019 | Australia | UM | AGL | $23,000,000 | 110Arvind Hickman. “UM wins $23m AGL media account,” Ad News, February 19, 2018. Archived May 21, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/sdfhI |
2019 | Brazil | McCann | Equinor | 111“Equinor,” Joanna Peixinho, 2019. Archived November 1, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.is/MxRlL | |
2019 | UM | ExxonMobil | 112“Exxon Mobil TV Spot, ‘Algae Potential’,” iSpotTV, October 19, 2019. Archived December 2, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/pm0eO | ||
2019 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 113Weber Shandwick. “Email Nurture Program Generates Qualified Leads Across 3 Sectors,” Weber Shandwick Medium Account, January 14, 2022. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/n7Vgo | ||
2019 | Australia | Initiative | Jemena | 114Darcy Song. “Jemena hands creative account to IPG’s MBCS; stays with Initiative for media,” Mumbrella, January 25, 2023. Archived March 23, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PWykH | |
2019 | Canada | McCann | PetroCanada | 115“Our Clients,” McCann WorldGroup Canada, Archived April 10, 2019. Archive URL: https://archive.is/F2Tkc | |
2019 | APAC | IPG MediaBrands | Petronas | 116“IPG Mediabrands to create specialised unit to service PETRONAS,” Marketing Interactive, January 24, 2019. Archived September 25, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.is/6IsEU | |
2019 | USA | Carmichael Lynch Relate | Phillips 66 | 117Doug Zanger. “Conoco’s 47-Minute Lo-Fi Mix Will Make You Fall in Love With Audio All Over Again,” Adweek, October 21, 2019. Archived October 22, 2019. Archive URL: https://archive.is/cJSSX | |
2019 | South Africa | FCB Joburg | Sasol | 118“FCB Joburg’s #ThisIsGlugGlug ad for Sasol takes poll position on best liked ads list,” Advertising Company News South Africa, August 14, 2020. Archived April 27, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.is/31htj | |
2019 | McCann | Saudi Aramco | 119Michael Ives. “‘Real Impact’ – Across the Kingdom and Around the Globe — Aramco’s First Branding Campaign,” The Arabian Sun reposted on Aramco Expats, October 30, 2019. Archived December 15, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/DLyyZ | ||
2019 | Ensemble Worldwide | Shell | 120“Our Partners,” Ensemble Worldwide, Archived September 26, 2019. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | ||
2019 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Shell | 50,000€ – 99,999€ | 121“Weber Shandwick,” Lobby Facts EU, September 4, 2020. Archived March 20, 2023. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog. |
2019 | USA | Carmichael Lynch | Xcel Energy | 122“Together,” AdForum, 2019. Archived December 12, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/rpbXE | |
2019 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Zero Emissions Platform | 100,000€ – 199,999€ | 123“Weber Shandwick,” Lobby Facts EU, September 4, 2020. Archived March 20, 2023. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog. |
2018 | USA | Weber Shandwick | American Chemistry Council | $940,747.00 | 124“Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax: American Chemistry Council,” Internal Revenue Service, November 11, 2020. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2018 | Momentum Worldwide | Chevron | 125[Press Release]. “Momentum Worldwide Named A “Standout Agency” By Ad Age For The Second Consecutive Year,” Momentum Worldwide, February 19, 2018. Archived November 9, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.is/0jRp1 | ||
2018 | Initiative | Copec | 126“2018 FINALIST SUSTAINED SUCCESS,” The Effie Awards, 2018. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/rf7lC | ||
2018 | Brazil | McCann | Equinor | 127Alexandre Zaghi Lemos. “See the agencies that grew the most in media buying,” Meio e Mensagem February 18, 2019. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/m1AON | |
2018 | Australia | UM | AGL | $23,000,000 | 128Arvind Hickman. “UM wins $23m AGL media account,” Ad News, February 19, 2018. Archived May 21, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/sdfhI |
2018 | UM | ExxonMobil | 129“Exxon Mobil TV Spot, ‘Unexpected Energy’,” iSpotTV, July 14, 2018. Archived April 23, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/5eh12 | ||
2018 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 130Weber Shandwick. “Email Nurture Program Generates Qualified Leads Across 3 Sectors,” Weber Shandwick Medium Account, January 14, 2022. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/n7Vgo | ||
2018 | Australia | Initiative | Jemena | 131Darcy Song. “Jemena hands creative account to IPG’s MBCS; stays with Initiative for media,” Mumbrella, January 25, 2023. Archived March 23, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PWykH | |
2018 | Canada | McCann | PetroCanada | 132Justin Dallaire. “Petro-Canada invites you to ‘Live by the Leaf’,” Strategy, August 10, 2018. Archived July 7, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/0vZ2n | |
2018 | USA | Carmichael Lynch Relate | Phillips 66 | Choose Go | 133“Phillips 66: Live to the Full by Carmichael Lynch,” The Drum, January 2018. Archived May 7, 2018. Archive URL: https://archive.is/lIoAj |
2018 | South Africa | FCB Joburg | Sasol | 134“FCB Africa to power the Sasol brand,” Amplifier, December 8, 2017. Archived March 23, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/La9eV | |
2018 | Ensemble Worldwide | Shell | 135Lynchy. “UM MALAYSIA, SOCIETY AND ENSEMBLE WORLDWIDE WIN 8 AWARDS AT THE MDA’S ALL-NEW D AWARDS,” Campaign Brief Asia, April 10, 2018. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/mBoQy | ||
2018 | USA | Campbell Ewald | Valero | 136“Valero: ‘Every Mile,‘” Durango Effect Youtube Account, March 14, 2018. Archived December 11, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/fnNsK | |
2018 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Zero Emissions Platform | 10,000€ – 24,999€ | 137“Weber Shandwick,” Lobby Facts EU, September 5, 2019. Archived January 4, 2023. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog. |
2017 | Momentum Worldwide | Chevron | 138Patrick Coffee. “Chevron to Review Its Global Media Business After 16 Years With WPP,” Adweek, January 18, 2019. Archived February 9, 2019. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | ||
2017 | Initiative | Copec | 139“2017 BRONZE COMMERCE & SHOPPER: CATEGORY/AISLE EVOLUTION,” The Effie Awards, 2017. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/ElJ9y | ||
2017 | Momentum McCann | ExxonMobil | 140“Campeones del FIP 2017,” FIP Festival, 2017. Archived September 14, 2019. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/YrlPw | ||
2017 | UM | ExxonMobil | 141“Exxon Mobil TV Spot, ‘America’s Energy’,” iSpotTV, November 8, 2017. Archived December 7, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.is/I9sq2 | ||
2017 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 142“ExxonMobil Puts Official Sports Partnerships in Fast Lane to Support New Product Launch,” Business Wire, March 10, 2017. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/feJH9 | ||
2017 | Australia | Initiative | Jemena | Natural Gas Campaign | 143Vivienne Kelly. “Initiative retains Jemena media account after review,” Mumbrella, December 21, 2017. Archived January 25, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PS1ov |
2017 | USA | Carmichael Lynch Relate | Phillips 66 | 144Patrick Coffee. “Carmichael Lynch to Help Oil Giant Phillips 66 Navigate ‘Changing Consumer Behaviors’,” Adweek, March 13, 2017. Archived September 19, 2017. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | |
2017 | McCann/ FP7 | Saudi Aramco | 145“Saudi Aramco releases Energo, a multi-game platform designed & developed by Eurisko Mobility in collaboration with FP7,” Eurisko Mobility, January 30, 2017. Archived June 27, 2017. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/QmryK | ||
2017 | Ensemble Worldwide | Shell | 146Lynchy. “TBWA\SINGAPORE + ENSEMBLE WORLDWIDE MALAYSIA SHORTLISTED IN WARC AWARDS FOR SOCIAL STRATEGY,” Campaign Brief Asia, June 2, 2017. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/APkCk | ||
2017 | USA | Campbell Ewald | Valero | 147“Valero – Life Between Fill-Ups,” Former Co. Vimeo Account, 2017. Archived December 11, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/8iA2X | |
2017 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Zero Emissions Platform | 50,000€ – 99,999€ | 148“Weber Shandwick,” Lobby Facts EU, September 5, 2018. Archived January 4, 2023. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog. |
2016 | UM | ExxonMobil | 149Patrick Coffee. “We Hear: ExxonMobil Moves a Portion of Its Brand Work from DDB to BBDO,” Agency Spy, December 15, 2016. Archived February 15, 2018. Archive URL: https://archive.is/hLZDs | ||
2016 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 150“NBA and ExxonMobil Announce New Multiyear Partnership in U.S. and China,” Business Wire, October 5, 2016. Archived November 29, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/FzNFT | ||
2016 | Australia | Initiative | Jemena | Natural Gas Campaign | 151Ricki Green. “JEMENA PICKS INITIATIVE AS ITS MEDIA AGENCY PARTNER FOLLOWING A COMPETITIVE PITCH PROCESS,” Campaign Brief, December 15, 2015. Archived December 13, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/rgAwK |
2016 | Ensemble Worldwide | Shell | 152“Our Partners,” Ensemble Worldwide, Archived October 25, 2016. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | ||
2016 | USA | Campbell Ewald | Valero | 153Erik Oster. “Valero Energy Corporation Names Campbell Ewald AOR,” AgencySpy, December 9, 2015. Archived October 12, 2017. Archive URL: https://archive.is/f5e6s | |
2016 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Zero Emissions Platform | 100,000€ – 199,999€ | 154“Weber Shandwick,” Lobby Facts EU, September 12, 2017. Archived January 4, 2023. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog. |
2015 | UK | McCann | Equinor | 155James Smith. “Statoil hires McCann for UK marketing task,” Campaign US, August 25, 2015. Archived December 15, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/93WTx | |
2015 | UM | ExxonMobil | 156Mark Renfree. “How Agencies Helped ExxonMobil Excite Young Audiences About Engineering,” PR News, July 31, 2015. Archived February 8, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/5pcMh | ||
2015 | Australia | Initiative | Jemena | 157Ricki Green. “JEMENA PICKS INITIATIVE AS ITS MEDIA AGENCY PARTNER FOLLOWING A COMPETITIVE PITCH PROCESS,” Campaign Brief, December 15, 2015. Archived December 13, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/rgAwK | |
2015 | Argentina | McCann | YPF | 158“Come to go, by Mercado McCann to YPF,” McCann Worldgroup YouTube Account, October 5, 2015. Archived March 23, 2024. Archived .mov available at DeSmog. | |
2015 | Europe | Weber Shandwick | Zero Emissions Platform | 200,000€ – 299,999€ | 159“Weber Shandwick,” Lobby Facts EU, August 31, 2016. Archived March 24, 2023. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog. |
2014 | UK | McCann | Equinor | 160James Smith. “Statoil hires McCann for UK marketing task,” Campaign US, August 25, 2015. Archived December 15, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/93WTx | |
2014 | UM | ExxonMobil | 161“Exxon Mobil TV Spot, ‘Enabling Everyday Progress: Egg’,” iSpotTV, November 24, 2014. Archived October 16, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/5eh12 | ||
2014 | Australia | Initiative | Jemena | 162Ricki Green. “JEMENA PICKS INITIATIVE AS ITS MEDIA AGENCY PARTNER FOLLOWING A COMPETITIVE PITCH PROCESS,” Campaign Brief, December 15, 2015. Archived December 13, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/rgAwK | |
2014 | Jack Morton | Saudi Aramco | 163“SILVER WINNER: FILM/VIDEO — NON-BROADCAST PRODUCTIONS – USE OF ANIMATION,” The Telly Awards, 2014. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/CoSbY | ||
2013 | UK | McCann | Equinor | 164“Letters of intent to McCann Worldgroup and Try/Apt,” Equinor, April 15, 2013. Archived May 30, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/cwWQI | |
2013 | UM | ExxonMobil | 165“Exxon Mobil TV Spot, ‘Operating Room’,” iSpotTV, November 28, 2013. Archived November 1, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.is/QRwUM | ||
2013 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 166“2014 CSR Awards,” PR News, 2014. Archived February 1, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/34xcJ | ||
2012 | UK | McCann | Equinor | Energy Realities campaign | 167“Campaign Media Awards 2012 – Best Financial, Corporate and Utilities Campaign: Statoil,” Campaign US, November 22, 2012. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. |
2012 | UM | ExxonMobil | 168[Press Release]. “UM WINS GLOBAL ACCOUNT FOR EXXONMOBIL,” UM, April 20, 2012. Archived September 22, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/0VabD | ||
2012 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 169“Weber Shandwick: Contently Case Studies,” Contently, 2013. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/5yKDg | ||
2012 | Jack Morton | Saudi Aramco | 170“Saudi Aramco,” Plus One Vimeo Account, October 22, 2012. Archived December 1, 2012. Archive URL: https://archive.is/NGt7D | ||
2011 | Global | McCann | Equinor | £2,000,000.00 | 171Oliver Luft. “UM London wins Statoil UK activity,” Campaign UK, June 8, 2011. Archived December 15, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/zmMLr |
2011 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 172Benjamin Li. “Weber Shandwick brings in senior leader, Natalie Lowe, as VP,” Campaign Asia, November 1, 2011. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/DIGMh | ||
2010 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 173Michael Bush. “WEBER SHANDWICK IS NO. 9 ON AD AGE’S AGENCY A-LIST,” Ad Age, January 25, 2010. Archived April 12, 2019. Archive URL: https://archive.is/S9wPt | ||
2009 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 174“ExxonMobil: LEWIS HAMILTON’S SUPERCIRCUIT,” Ads Spot, February 2009. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/FC2Hp | ||
2007 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 175“ExxonMobil Unveils New Website For Mobil Industrial Lubricants,” ExxonMobil, September 18, 2007. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/yHosD | ||
2006 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 176Michael Bush. “Exxon buoys PR amid oil industry backlash,” PR Week, February 3, 2006. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | ||
2005 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 177Michael Bush. “Exxon buoys PR amid oil industry backlash,” PR Week, February 3, 2006. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. | ||
2004 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 178“Greening ExxonMobil,” O’Dwyer’s PR Daily, republished by the Center for Media and Democracy’s PR Watch, September 8, 2004. Archived August 28, 2023. Archive URL: http://archive.today/kb6aK | ||
2003 | Weber Shandwick | ExxonMobil | 179Paul Holmes. “Exxon Mobil Lubricants Taps Weber Shandwick,” PRovoke Media, February 10, 2003. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/VjqqC |
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November 16, 2023
DeSmog reported that McCann was repitching itself to handle fossil fuel giant Aramco’s advertising work. McCann was already working for Aramco under contracts set to expire in 2024. One IPG employee told DeSmog there was “growing unease” among employees about the company’s work for Aramco.
September 23, 2022
IPG announced that it would review the climate policies of prospective fossil fuel clients before agreeing to new work with these clients.180 (Press Release). “IPG Takes New Steps in Considering Energy and Fuel Clients,” IPG, September 23, 2022. Archived October 5, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/yrcia IPG acknowledged that several of its subsidiaries currently worked for fossil fuel clients and that previous work failed to meet its new standards, including IPG’s commitment not to create public relations and advertising campaigns seeking to influence public policy in favor of fossil fuels.
September 19, 2022
Clean Creatives, a campaign to dissuade advertising and public relations firms from working with fossil fuel clients, featured IPG’s work for Saudi Aramco and other oil and gas companies on its annual “F List.”181“REPORT: The F-List 2022 Comprehensively Exposes Over 230 Ad and PR Agencies Working with Fossil Fuel Industry,” Clean Creatives, September 19, 2022. Archived December 22, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Iw8KJ
As part of the 2022 F List, Clean Creatives published a job posting from Well7, an IPG Mediabrands communications firm. Clean Creatives alleged that this subsidiary was created primarily to work for Aramco.182 Evie Barrett. “UN boss slams agencies for ‘raking in billions’ by ‘enabling’ fossil-fuel companies,” Campaign, September 23, 2022. Archived November 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/iUKw8
The firm’s name refers to the first well that struck oil in Saudi Arabia in 1938. IPG did not respond to Clean Creatives’ allegation.
December 2021
Valero launched the “Essential for Life” campaign, featuring video ads showing how fossil fuels were essential to keeping a child in the NICU alive.183Brian Kahn. “The Nightmare Valero Site Claiming Fossil Fuels Are ‘Essential for Life’,” Gizmodo, January 28, 2022. Archived March 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PtIFM The ads directed viewers to the website valeroforlife.com, which was registered to Campbell Ewald.
July 2021
Carmichael Lynch launched the advertising campaign “Energy is Everything” for Xcel Energy,184“Xcel Energy: Energy is Everything,” Carmichael Lynch, 2021. Archived August 12, 2022. Archived screen recording available at DeSmog. a Minnesota-based185“Investor Relations,” Xcel Energy, Archived February 19, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/ZV3cT gas and electric utility that serves Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.186“Communities Served,” Xcel Energy, Archived March 28, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/6yhhB Carmichael Lynch cultivated Xcel Energy’s climate-friendly image with paid posts on social media advertising Xcel’s announcement that it would rely on completely carbon-free energy by 2050.187“Xcel Energy: Energy is Everything,” Carmichael Lynch, 2021. Archived August 12, 2022. Archived screen recording available at DeSmog. Around the same time the “Energy is Everything” ads were playing on Facebook and Instagram,188 Xcel Energy. “Energy. It’s the sun, the wind and you. It’s a unifying force that will get us to a carbon-free future. You. Us. Together.,” Meta Ad Library, December 14, 2021. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Xcel Energy began funding Coloradans for Energy Access. This gas industry front group spread misinformation about electrification’s costs and supported expanded natural gas production.
When Denver’s Channel 9 News asked Xcel why it advertises when many of its customers only have one option for an electric utility, Xcel Energy confirmed that some of its advertisements were paid for by consumer electricity bills.189Marshall Zelinger. “Why is Xcel Energy advertising to a captive audience?” Channel 9 News, February 3, 2023. Archived December 13, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/RnAmT
2020
Campbell Ewald launched the “Rescue Relay” campaign for Valero, which featured advertisements showing the fossil fuel company’s work to rescue dogs from kill shelters.191“Congrats to our fantastic CE Media team for winning a 2020 MediaPost Creative Media Award for their work on the Valero EnergyRescue Relay campaign,” Campbell Ewald Facebook Account, February 5, 2021. Archived copy available at DeSmog. Campbell Ewald copywriter and creative director David Bierman192“About,” David Bierman, 2020. Archived January 28, 2020. Archive URL: https://archive.is/nY0vZ described the campaign’s objective on his website: “Most people don’t get the warm fuzzies about an oil company. We tried to change that by aligning Valero with a nationwide network of rescue relays who shepherd at-risk dogs from kill shelters to their forever homes.”193David Bierman. “Valero Rescue Relay,” DavidBierman.com, 2020. Archived December 11, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/QCbHE
One video ad created by Campbell Ewald for the “Rescue Relay” campaign opened with a video of a dog and a voiceover that said, “Ducky is scheduled to be euthanized today.”194David Bierman. “Valero Rescue Relay,” DavidBierman.com, 2020. Archived December 11, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/QCbHE Instead, the dog is rescued, and the video ends with “Valero provides top-tier quality fuel to rescue relay organizations that help dogs like Ducky.” Campbell Ewald ran “Rescue Relay” advertisements on social media, and its video ads received over 32 million views.195David Bierman. “Valero Rescue Relay,” DavidBierman.com, 2020. Archived December 11, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/QCbHE Campbell Ewald won a MediaPost award for the campaign.196“Planning & Buying Awards,” MediaPost, February 5, 2021. Archived December 11, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.is/IOM4N
2018
Carmichael Lynch Relate launched “Choose Go” for Conoco, a campaign to improve the brand’s image with 18 to 24-year-olds.197“Conoco: Choose Go by Carmichael Lynch,” The Drum, May 2018. Archived January 4, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.is/vGH4X Carmichael Lynch Relate wrote on its website that the campaign’s digital outreach included memes and video games targeted toward young consumers.198“Inspiring a younger audience to “Choose Go,” Carmichael Lynch Relate, 2018. Archived July 5, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.is/H3bAK Carmichael Lynch Relate also reported that “Conoco sold 40 million more gallons of gas in the campaign’s first five months compared to the year prior.” This line was removed199Kathryn Lundstrom & Emmy Liederman. “Turning Agencies Against Fossil Fuel Brands Harkens Back to the Tobacco Wars,” AdWeek, October 25, 2021. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. from the Carmichael Lynch Relate website after environmental journalist Molly Taft mentioned it in a 2021 article.200Molly Taft. “I Hate That Conoco Is So Good at Social Media,” Gizmodo, July 5, 2021. Archived July 5, 2021. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/DRdR6
December 2015
Valero named IPG subsidiary Campbell Ewald as its agency of record.201Erik Oster. “Valero Energy Corporation Names Campbell Ewald AOR,” AgencySpy, December 9, 2015. Archived October 12, 2017. Archive URL: https://archive.is/f5e6s According to advertising trade publication Agency Spy, Valero was spending $10 to $15 million annually when it hired Campbell Ewald to handle media buying, advertising, and branding.
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- 1See “Fossil Fuel Clients” table below.
- 2“Dear New Yorkers who work at @mccann_mw 🌇 Do those emojis look eerily familiar? We’ll tell you this – orange is not your color. It’s great for that chunky cardigan you love – but not on your skyline. Why was the sky orange? Because fossil fuel companies like @Saudi Aramco, @Copec, and more keep polluting – and McCann still works for them. It’s not your fault. But you can fix it, and we can support you.✉️➡️DM us to learn how,” Instagram post by Clean Creatives, September 20, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/YI79L
- 3Campbell Ewald. “Valero – ‘Drive Clean’’,” AdForum, 2016. Archived December 11, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PaqPV
- 4Erik Oster. “Valero Energy Corporation Names Campbell Ewald AOR,” AgencySpy, December 9, 2015. Archived October 12, 2017. Archive URL: https://archive.is/f5e6s
- 5“Valero – ‘Drive Clean’,” AdForum, 2016. Archived December 11, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PaqPV
- 6“Right Now: Fried Fuel,” Valero YouTube Account, August 8, 2022. Archived March 13, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.is/yMeye
- 7“ESG Report,” Valero, August 2023. Archived October 18, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
- 8“Valero TV Spot, ‘Trees’,” iSpotTV, March 31, 2023. Archived January 9, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.is/cWWgl
- 9“Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. – Climate Change 2023,” Carbon Disclosure Project, 2023. Archived March 8, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
- 10“Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. – Climate Change 2023,page 6,” Carbon Disclosure Project, 2023. Archived March 8, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
- 11(Press Release). “IPG Takes New Steps in Considering Energy and Fuel Clients,” IPG, September 23, 2022. Archived October 5, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/yrcia
- 12See the “Select Fossil Fuel Clients” table.
- 13(Press Release). “Interpublic Announces Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2023 Results,” IPG, October 20, 2023. Archived March 13, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.is/TZexG
- 14“Jobs: Junior Account Manager,” Premier Group, c. 2024. Archived August 31, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/iEHmT
- 15[Press Release]. “Paramount ANZ And AGL Invite Viewers To ‘Join The Change’,” Paramount, August 18, 2023. Archived August 31, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/IW0Q9
- 16“Anshita Mishra,” Anshita Mishra LinkedIn Account, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
- 17“Who Does It: Sampson Yimer,” Momentum Worldwide, 2023. Archived June 4, 2023. Archived .png available at DeSmog.
- 18“Copec: Muevo,” McCann Worldgroup, 2023. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PNfN5
- 19“COPEC – Juegos Panamericanos,” La Asociación Chilena de Publicidad Youtube Account, October 26, 2023.
- 20Ashley Regan. “Initiative wins EnergyAustralia pitch,” Ad News, December 5, 2022. Archived December 5, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/j41kh
- 21“About Us,” McCann Enterprise, Archived June 2, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Yk75T
- 22“2023 Finalists: Excellence in Integrated Marketing,” Marketing Excellence Awards Singapore, 2023. Archived October 6, 2023. Michael Bürgi. “UM and Magna undergo multiple rounds of layoffs amid client losses,” Digiday, December 4, 2023. Archived December 12, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/ymUjZ
- 23“ExxonMobil: The Best for Your Boat,” Ads of the World, March 2023. Archived September 22, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/Yod4m
- 24“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, 2023. Archived January 2, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
- 25“This Holi, Indian Oil invokes sense of purpose & joy,” Exchange 4 Media, March 7, 2023. Archived March 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/IGbDT
- 26“FCBKinnect,” FCBKinnect, Archived June 4, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
- 27Darcy Song. “Jemena hands creative account to IPG’s MBCS; stays with Initiative for media,” Mumbrella, January 25, 2023. Archived March 23, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PWykH
- 28Darcy Song. “Jemena hands creative account to IPG’s MBCS; stays with Initiative for media,” Mumbrella, January 25, 2023. Archived March 23, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/PWykH
- 29Kim Shaw. “KLEENHEAT LAUNCHES ‘NO SONG AND DANCE’ CAMPAIGN VIA THE BRAND AGENCY,” Campaign Brief, July 10, 2023. Archived December 13, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/hNGYP
- 30Justin Crann. “Why McCann is expanding its digital and media teams out west,” Strategy, February 22, 2023. Archived March 7, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/bHgFV
- 31Justin Crann. “Why McCann is expanding its digital and media teams out west,” Strategy, February 22, 2023. Archived March 7, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/bHgFV
- 32Kim Shaw. “MBCS & PETRONAS DELVE INTO CULTURAL DREAMS AND DANCES IN CELEBRATION OF KAAMATAN & GAWAI DAYAK,” Campaign Brief Asia, May 26, 2023. Archived June 4, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/yXgO4
- 33“Conoco TV Spot, ‘Fueling All the Ways You Go,” iSpotTV, November 14, 2023. Archived December 12, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/vttdK
- 34“Our Clients,” FCB Africa. Archived April 5, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
- 35“Agency: Jack Morton MENAT,” Campaign Middle East, Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/NdvMy
- 36“Campaign – Saudi Arabia Report 2023,” Motivate Media Group Issuu Account, May 30, 2023. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
- 37“Our Partners,” Ensemble Worldwide, 2023. Archived February 3, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/eZVn7
- 38“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, 2023. Archived January 2, 2024. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog.
- 39“EFFIE TÜRKİYE 2023 – KAZANANLAR,” Effie Awards Turkey, 2023. Archived July 3, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Fg6Eq
- 40“CL Media,” Carmichael Lynch, 2023. Archived May 29, 2023. Archived .mov available at DeSmog.
- 41“YPF | Científico,” Mercado McCann YouTube Account, January 6, 2023. Archived April 13, 2023. Archived .mov available at DeSmog.
- 42Calum Jaspan. “AGL to stay with UM after demerger dramas; creative undecided,” Mumbrella, July 28, 2022. Archived January 28, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/mYaK9
- 43“2022 Award Winners,” Public Relations & Communication Association Asia Pacific, 2022. Archived January 29, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Xt6Ro
- 44“Come by the @Chevron Fan Energy HQ and show us what your energy can do!” @Chevron_Golf X Account, April 2, 2022. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/gbdfu “Fan Energy HQ,” Wildlife, Archived December 14, 2023. Archived .mov available at DeSmog.
- 45“COPEC Lo último de @eldiegoruiz para @mccann.santiago,” Cueca Films Instagram Account, August 23, 2022. Archived December 14, 2023. Archived .png available at DeSmog.
- 46Ashley Regan. “Initiative wins EnergyAustralia pitch,” Ad News, December 5, 2022. Archived December 5, 2022. Archive URL: https://archive.is/j41kh
- 47“Neste ano, nossa árvore foi decorada com bolas estampadas com as marcas dos nossos clientes,” WMcCann Brasil Instagram Account, December 23, 2022. Archived December 14, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/MijFK
- 48“Shortlist for the Digital Media Awards 2023 released,” Campaign Asia, April 4, 2023. Archived April 5, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/GQHKA
- 49Weber Shandwick. “Email Nurture Program Generates Qualified Leads Across 3 Sectors,” Weber Shandwick Medium Account, January 14, 2022. Archived December 28, 2023. Archive URL: https://archive.is/n7Vgo
- 50“Weber Shandwick,” LobbyFacts.eu, 2023. Archived January 2, 2024. Archived .xlsx available at DeSmog.
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