By Minda Smiley

Interpublic Group’s Campbell Ewald has promoted Kevin Wertz to CEO of the Detroit-based agency.

He replaces Jim Palmer, who was fired by IPG in January after he failed to fire a San Antonio-based creative director who sent a racist email to agency staffers about a “Ghetto Day” at the office.

Wertz joined Campbell Ewald in 2007 as managing director and took on the role of president in 2014, according to his LinkedIn.

Campbell Ewald has also named Jo Shoesmith as chief creative officer. She replaces Mark Simon, who is retiring after a 16-year stint at the agency. Shoesmith joined Read full story ›

Source: The Drum