• Music is front and center for campaigns from Chevrolet, Apple Computer and other savvy brands.
• Deutsch creates marketing campaign for Bon Jovi's "Have a Nice Day" and turns band into a brand.
• The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney
partner with age-appropriate brands Ameriquest and Fidelity Investments, respectively.
• Leo Burnett in Chicago launches Artist in Residence program; has success with Collective Soul.
• The branding of 50 Cent continues with film/soundtrack "Get Rich or Die Tryin'."
• Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake launch clothing lines House of Dereon and William Rast Clothing, respectively.
• Queen Latifah extends and expands her relationship with VF Intimates and partners with Cover Girl for the Queen Collection cosmetics line.