Wunderman acquires ZAAZ, interactive industry new hires, and partnerships.

Omnicom Group Inc. has acquired a majority stake in San Francisco-based EVB, a full-service advertising agency specializing in high-end interactive marketing. In addition to adding adidas and Kellogg's to its client roster, EVB was awarded two Gold Lions at the International Advertising Festival at Cannes, Best Flash Site at South by Southwest and two Gold and three Silver SF ADDY Awards.

MetaCafe, a video sharing site, announced it has secured $15 million in second funding round which was led by investor Accel Partners. The cash infusion will be used to open a new headquarters and invest in marketing.

The Spark, an engagement marketing firm, announced the appointment of John Burns to vice president, business development.  In this role Burns will leverage his 35 years of marketing experience to help brands explore non-traditional channels to connect with their audiences.

Think Partnership Inc. has hired Stan Antonuk as chief operating officer, promoted John Linden as chief technology officer and promoted George Douaire to president of Think's consumer services division.

UnsubCentral, an email solutions provider, announced that John Engler has been brought on board to serve as vice president. Engler brings over a decade of interactive marketing, sales and management experience to UnsubCentral, where he is now charged with increasing the value and performance of all client service, sales and marketing operations.

Wunderman, an interactive division of advertising conglomerate WPP Group PLC, has acquired web design firm Zaaz. The company did not disclose exact terms of the deal, but said ZAAZ held net assets of $1.6 million at the end of 2005, and generated $9.2 million in unaudited revenue.