Bates Asia acquires Hong Kong-based marketing consultants Beyond Communications
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 […]
WPP’s GroupM announces acquisition of IEG Inc.
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 […]
Millward Brown Announces a New Ranking of the World’s Most Powerful Brands
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 […]
JWT Greater China announces the acquisition of Always
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 […]
Interpublic Hires Bant Breen as Director of Strategic Development and Innovation
Interpublic Hires Bant Breen as Director of Strategic Development and Innovation NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 19, 2006–The Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG) announced today that it has hired Bant Breen as Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Development and Innovation. Breen will play a key role in driving Interpublic’s strategic agenda in areas such as […]
Mark Cranmer Joins Kantar As CEO Of Research International
Mark Cranmer joins Kantar as CEO of Research International 21 February 2006 – Mark Cranmer, the outgoing CEO of Starcom MediaVest EMEA, is taking on the role of Worldwide CEO of Research International.He is replacing Roger Banks who is in discussions about another role within Kantar. Research International is one of the top research companies […]