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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.

Speculates on the impact of the state of New York's 1996 Omnibus Workers' Compensation Law Reform Act on the construction industry. Partial repeal of the 1972 appeals court's decision in `Dole v. Dow'; Restoration of the original intent of the workers' compensation system; Grave-injury standard; Significant savings on workers' compensation premiums.

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.

Reports that Young & Rubicam (Y&R) Inc. has appointed Bear Stearns and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette as co-lead underwriters for its initial public offering (IPO) in 1998 in New York. Other companies that will participate in the IPO; Implications of the IPO on Y&R and its top executives; Other dealings of Bear Stearns with Y&R.

Reports that Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising is partially dismantling its core group structure to reinstate a single, cohesive creative department. Chief executive Jennifer Laing's plans to reunite the creative staffers at the agency's New York office.

Reports on the appointment of Norman Berry as creative executive co-president for Ogilvy & Mather Ltd. for its flagship New York office in 1997. Profile on Berry; Career highlights; Tasks and responsibilities.

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.

Focuses on Della Femina Restaurant and its owner Jerry Della Femina. Example of celebrities who visit the restaurant; Some of the restaurant's menu; Investments of Jerry Della Femina other than restaurants.

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 the opening of Goodby, Silverstein & Partners' New York office that offers a chance to the company to acquire the advertising campaign account of Mercedes-Benz of North America. Estimated value of the account; Clients that Goodby had discussed business with; Two other agencies that had initial meetings with Mercedez executives.

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 at least four leading New York advertising agencies will be competing for KPMG Peat Marwick's $15 million United States advertising account. Listing of the agencies; Comments from George Ledwith, director of corporate communications at KPMG; Which projects the winner of the account will focus on.

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.