WPP’s GroupM announces acquisition of IEG Inc. 26 April 2006 – NEW YORK and CHICAGO. For immediate release – WPP’s GroupM today announced the acquisition of Chicago-based IEG, Inc., the world’s leading provider of research, analytics, strategic counsel and training on sponsorship, strategic alliances and promotional partnerships. IEG’s groundbreaking metrics embed predictability and accountability into […]
Omnicom and CITIC Guoan Establish Strategic Partnership in China Omnicom, the world’s largest advertising and communications holding company, joins forces with CITIC Guoan, a member of the CITIC Group, China’s foremost state-owned enterprise, to establish a wide-reaching advertising and marketing services organization in China NEW YORK, June 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Omnicom Group Inc. and China’s […]
Omnicom Opens China Office World’s Leading Marketing and Communications Giant Celebrates 20th Anniversary SHANGHAI, China, April 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), a holding company comprising the world’s most award-winning advertising, media and communications agencies, today celebrated its 20th anniversary with the official opening of its office in China by Omnicom President and […]
Omnicom Unveils ‘Omnicom Building’ at China’s Tsinghua University Highlighting Its Commitment to Education, Omnicom Group Inc. Unveiled Today the Newly Named ‘Omnicom Building’ at the Prestigious Tsinghua University in Beijing, China BEIJING, April 6, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Omnicom Group Inc., a strategic holding company that manages a portfolio of award-winning global […]
Omnicom and China’s Tsinghua University Join Hands on Naming Project Interbrand teamed up with Tsinghua students to create a Chinese name for Omnicom. The move signals greater cooperation between the global industry leader and Chinese universities. BEIJING, April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — China’s Tsinghua University and Omnicom Group Inc. reached a milestone in their partnership today […]
Lowe London CEO To Leave Company NEW YORK, May 10, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Lowe London confirmed today that, following a period of suspension, Garry Lace has resigned from the company with immediate effect. Neither the company nor Garry Lace will be making any further statement in respect of his resignation and have agreed that […]
Interpublic Co-Chairman Will Retire, To Become Chairman Emeritus NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 17, 2006–The Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) announced today that Co-Chairman David Bell is retiring, will become Chairman Emeritus and will have an ongoing consulting relationship with the company. “We support David’s decision to make this transition,” said Interpublic Chairman and CEO Michael Roth. “We […]
Millward Brown Announces a New Ranking of the World’s Most Powerful Brands Microsoft Tops List on New Ranking of the World’s Most Powerful Brands LONDON, UK, 3 April 2006 — A new ranking of the world’s most powerful brands was announced today by global marketing research firm Millward Brown. Developed by Millward Brown Optimor, the […]
DDB Worldwide Names Bob Scarpelli Chairman/Chuck Brymer Appointed President and CEO Keith Reinhard Becomes Chairman Emeritus NEW YORK, April 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Omnicom Group Inc. President and CEO John Wren announced today that Chief Creative Officer Bob Scarpelli, 53, is assuming the additional post of Chairman of DDB Worldwide. At the same time, Interbrand Group […]
JWT Greater China announces the acquisition of Always One of the nation’s largest promotional networks Acquisition marks JWT’s increased strength on integrated communication Shanghai – March 27, 2006 – JWT Greater China, one of the leading advertising agencies in the region and fourth largest in the world, announced the acquisition of Always, a field-based marketing […]