One of my Detroit "Deep Throats" sent me a Campbell Ewald company wide email from CEO, Tony Hopp... It reads...
"Jeff Scott has announced that he is leaving CE to take advantage of newly presented opportunities in advertising and marketing. I have thanked Jeff for his dedication to our clients and our business over 20 years and extended our best wishes in his future endeavors. Mike Ryan will assume responsibility for Alltel Wireless, American Heart Association and University of Michigan Health System, and I will work with our Farmers Insurance client and team."
As my source points out... When a 20 year veteran leaves to pursue unmentioned "newly presented opportunities in advertising and marketing." You have to wonder what the fuck is going on at the "Industrial Strength Agency?" He might also be getting the blame for a couple of accounts he handled directly, Michelin and National City Bank, that have now decided to explore greener pastures. Sounds like bonus time for Michael Roth!
They make 'em tough in Detroit. But no one wants to buy them anymore!