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Presents a humorous take on the benefits of IPG's merger of New York, New York-based advertising agencies Lowe and Ammirati Puris Lintas to form Lowe Lintas. On-premises bar in corporate offices; Bathrooms where staffers can imitate fictional television character Ally McBeal; Chance to watch summer concerts from office windows.

Reports on the controversy over `Sensation: Young British Artists From the Saatchi Collection,' exhibition slated to open at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. First Amendment lawsuit threats.

Comments on New York City advertising agency Mad Dogs & Englishmen's hiring of journalist Ruth Shalit as its new account planner. Reasons behind her recruitment; Credibility problems.

Describes the taxi riding experience of John Hegarty, of Bartle Bogle Hegarty, which prompted him to file a complaint against the driver with the New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission. Comparison between taxicabs in New York and those in London, England.

Announces the appointment of five executive creative directors to Ogilvy & Mather's flagship office in New York City. Significance of the move for the advertising agency; Description of the revamped structure; Entry of former M&C Saatchi executive David Page into the agency.

Focuses on the plans of Rockefeller Center restaurant in New York to air several advertising of agencies. Remarks of some companies on the move of the restaurant; Advertising agencies that are interested on the plan.

Presents highlights from the 1999 Madison Avenue Sellout, an auction held in New York City, New York. Proceeds of the auction; Guests and celebrities who were present; Top sellers.

Features Sasha Eden, assistant producer at advertising agency BBDO in New York City, New York. Her stint in stage productions; Views of co-workers on her.

Highlights the career of Phil Joanou, former Dailey & Associates head, as a painter. Studio of Joanou in New York City; When Joanou left Dailey; Educational background in art; Shows in the United States; Role of Joanou in the advertising efforts to elect Ronald Reagan.

Reports on celebrities who are attracted to dine at the restaurant of Jerry Della Femina in Manhattan, New York City. Menus; Other businesses of Della Femina.

Highlights the speech of Texas Governor George W. Bush before the Manhattan Institute in New York City, New York. Comments on his advertising effort; How Bob Kuperman of TBWA/Chiat/Day company greeted Bush.

Focuses on the art exhibition `Sensation: Young British Artists From the Saatchi Collection' by Charles Saatchi in New York City, New York. Information on the arts featured at the exhibit; Controversy surrounding the exhibition.

Highlights the events at the 50th anniversary of DDB in Madison Avenue, New York City. Comments from Keith Reinhard from DDB; Celebrities who attended the party; Advertising executives who graced the party.

Focuses on the panel discussion and meeting of the Art Directors Club of New York. Theme of the discussion; Information on the panelists; Comments from Jeff Weiss, representative of the advertising agency Amster Yard.

Focuses on the acceptance speech of American Advertising Federation Hall of Fame inductee Jay Chiat at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, New York. Remarks on how the futuristic concept can work; Host of the show; Other attendees honored in the show.

Reports that Sally Minard has left the advertising agency Lotas Minard Patton McIver to join the Hillary 2000 senatorial campaign of United States First Lady Hillary Clinton in New York. Comments from Minard; Projected expenditure of the senatorial campaign; Mock advertisements for Hillary and rival Rudy Giuliani.

Reports that New York-based Think New Ideas and Fathom Advertising are close to completing their merger deal with Omnicom Group in New York. Significance of the deal; Comments by John Wren, president and chief executive officer of Omnicom; Details on the deal.