WPP’s GroupM announces acquisition of M80 NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 15, 2006–WPP’s GroupM today announced the acquisition of Los Angeles-based M80, a leading online word-of-mouth marketing company. M80 was established in 1998 to manage the transmission of word-of-mouth communications on-line through community activation and viral marketing. M80 identifies, empowers and activates word-of-mouth among […]
Millward Brown and ACSR join forces to create one of China’s most powerful research agencies Naperville, IL, USA. 14 June, 2006. Millward Brown, a global leader and recognized authority in brand, communications and media research, today announces that it has signed a joint venture agreement with ACSR, one of China’s oldest and most respected market […]
FCB Johannesburg Wins Cannes Grand Prix in Press for Lego Periscope CANNES, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 22, 2006–The FCB office in Johannesburg, South Africa was awarded the highest Grand Prix honor in the Press Category at the 53rd annual Cannes International Advertising Festival. FCB is a part of The Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG). The Lion […]
Millward Brown acquires ACSR in China 14 June 2006 – WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Millward Brown, the information, insight and consultancy network, has acquired the business of All China Strategic Research Co., Ltd (“ACSR”), a leading independent market research agency in China. On completion, ACSR’s business will be merged with Millward Brown’s […]
New leader slated for Grey Global Group Greater China 14 June 2006 – HONG KONG – JUNE 14, 2006 – Mike Amour, Grey Global Group Chairman & CEO/Asia Pacific, announces the appointment of Steve Lin as the company’s new Grey Global Group President & CEO/Greater China, effective 1st September 2006.Lin, a Taiwanese national who began […]
Young & Rubicam Brands appoints Hamish McLennan CEO of Y&R Advertising 02 June 2006 – Young & Rubicam Brands announced today that Hamish McLennan is succeeding Ann Fudge as Chief Executive Officer of Y&R Advertising. Fudge said: “Hamish has been a rising star at the agency. He has an outstanding track record in the business […]
GroupM acquires Chinese online media buying specialist HYLZ 16 May 2006 – WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company GroupM, the leading media investment management network, has acquired, subject to regulatory approval, 49% of the issued share capital of Beijing Hua Yang Lian Zhong Advertising Company (“HYLZ”), a leading media investment management agency specialising in […]
Bates Asia acquires Hong Kong-based marketing consultants Beyond Communications 15 May 2006 – WPP announces that its wholly-owned operating company Bates Asia, the leading Asian advertising and marketing communications network, has acquired 75% of the issued share capital of Beyond Communications Hong Kong Limited (“Beyond”), a leading independent marketing communications consultancy in Hong Kong. Founded […]
Universal McCann Australia Wins Cannes Media Grand Prix and Cannes Media Agency of the Year Agency’s Second Cannes Media Grand Prix for Unilever CANNES, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 20, 2006–Universal McCann Australia has swept the Media awards at this year’s Cannes International Advertising Festival by winning the Grand Prix and Agency of the Year awards, proudly accepted […]
Kevin Allen Joins Lowe Worldwide as Vice Chairman NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 15, 2006– Lowe Worldwide, a unit of The Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), announced today that Kevin Allen will join its management ranks on July 3rd as Vice Chairman. His responsibilities will include global marketing and business development. In his new London-based role, Allen will […]