Rob Strasberg Joins Cannes Lions Jury

By Editor, May 28th, 2010

Rob Strasberg is brushing up on his French since he’s headed to Cannes as a juror in the promo and activation category for the Cannes Lions. He’s looking forward to passing out some Lions and we hope he brings back one for us.

Senior Leadership Elevated in Cleveland

By Editor, May 24th, 2010

We’re pleased to announce several promotions within our brand leadership and project management ranks. These employees have embraced our new agency vision, continue to perform at an elevated level, and demonstrate a commitment to making important contributions to our clients’ businesses. 

The first of these promotions includes Jennifer Deutsch who has been elevated to executive VP-general manager from senior VP-general manager.  This is a well-deserved promotion as Jennifer has demonstrated great leadership in expanding client business and bringing in new clients like the recent addition of OhioHealth.

Jennifer has a track record of building business.  Throughout her time with the agency she has helped to secure several new accounts, including Eaton, Things Remembered, University Hospitals, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Agri-Fab.

As executive VP-general manager, Jennifer will continue to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency’s Cleveland office and will remain dedicated to the agency’s new business efforts.

Over the past 20 years, Jennifer has remained a true supporter of Doner, serving as an agency client for four different brands prior to coming on board as senior VP-general manager. She puts 110% into everything she does and loves the career path she’s taken. As an involved mother Jennifer is proof that you can have it all. 

Secondly, Larry Deangelis advances to senior VP-brand leader from VP-brand leader. He also has been a strong contributor to expanding services with existing clients and has played a role in winning new accounts on behalf of the agency.  Since joining Doner in 1998, Larry has worked on a wide range of accounts in categories including home products, travel, motor oil and medical.  His promotional expertise has helped reinforce the Cleveland office’s position as the center of excellence in retail activation.

Finally, Beth Lazarro becomes brand leader from senior project manager. Beth currently leads the Things Remembered account and has been at Doner since 1997.

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer, Larry and Beth.

David, Rob & Tim

Doner Retrospective Opens At The One Club

By Editor, May 10th, 2010

You know the work, now get to know the agency. As part of The One Club’s Second Annual Creative Week that kicks off in New York City this week, we are honored to present a retrospective celebrating 70 years of iconic work at The One Club Gallery at 21 E. 26th Street in New York City. This exhibit coincides with the unveiling of our new leadership’s vision for the next era in advertising, complete with a fresh agency mission, visual identity and website.

The exhibit features some of the iconic work from Doner’s past and present. For more fun and interesting facts see: A Timeline of Changing the Destiny of Brands.

Read more on a few creatives from Doner who will appear at The One Club Retrospective Exhibit on May 11th:
Murray White Bio
Dan Margulis Bio
Joe Minnella Bio

Doner Announces New Creative Senior VP and Adds To Its Brand Leadership Staff

By Editor, May 10th, 2010

Following recent new business wins, Doner has added three employees to its creative and brand leadership departments in its Cleveland office. They include Mark Masterson as senior VP-creative director; Julie Krebs as VP-brand leader and Kelly Flower as senior project manager. Read More

Serta Sheep Get The Red Carpet Treatment

By Editor, May 6th, 2010

We always knew that our Serta Counting Sheep were pretty special. And Animal Planet agrees. Yep, the Serta Counting Sheep are getting the star treatment on an upcoming Animal Planet’s “Amazing Animal Ads”.  The show airs this Saturday, May 8th, at 11:00 a.m. EST. Comedian Michael Ian Black will host the show that promises two hours of the world’s best and most entertaining commercials featuring animals!  See highlights of award-winning ads and get an inside look at how the commercials are made.  Join us in supporting our Serta client by tuning into the show!