I got numerous anonymous tips this morning telling me that Austin-based interactive ad agency SpringBox has laid off eight in its Austin office and an unknown number in their LA office. One tipster asks: “Is this management’s idea of exceeding expectations?”
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Ad Agency Springbox’s Secret Handshake
While at a lunch meeting today, I was lucky enough to witness three Springbox (Austin-based interactive advertising agency) employees as they greeted each other using their secret handshake. That’s right, their secret handshake was the “punch-it-out”, which is usually only seen in Nascar and bass-fishing circles. I expected more from these interactive gurus, but I… Continue reading Ad Agency Springbox’s Secret Handshake
Another New Owner for Springbox
The folks at Springbox have either got to feel like the belle of the ball or a red-headed step-child. 1. Springbox is bought by Enliven2. Makos becomes part of Springbox3. Springbox parent Enliven bought by Dallas-based DG FastChannel
"Leading" Digital Advertising Company Forms
The parent company of Austin-based SpringBox, Enliven has announced a merger with DG Fastchannel which is said to create a “leading digital advertising solutions company.”
Spring(box) Fling
I attended the Springbox 4th anniversary party last night. Springbox was founded by two ex-T3/Dell guys, Adam Moore and Dan Isaacs, and was recently bought-out by New York-based Viewpoint. I had a good time chatting it up with one of the newest Springboxer Myles Rose, Springbox recruiter Amy Holt, and Springbox client R. Scott Harris… Continue reading Spring(box) Fling