Tony Rogers Returns to Wal-Mart as Senior VP-Advertising

Leaves Idea City After Less Than a Week By Rupal Parekh Published: August 15, 2008 NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- After spending less than a week at GSD&M's Idea City, Wal-Mart Senior VP-Advertising Tony Rogers is returning to the retailer. According to one person familiar with the matter, Mr. Rogers had started his position -- which was first unnamed and later established as director of client services -- Aug. 8 and was technically still "in-training" in the role when he resigned yesterday. "Tony just decided to go back to the client side," an Idea City spokeswoman said of Mr. Rogers' sudden move. "We wish him the best and remain good friends with him." Mr. Rogers and Wal-Mart could not be immediately reached for comment. His hire at the Omnicom Group shop came on the heels of news of another high-profile marketing executive,... [read full story]