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Omnicom Merges Ketchum, Pleon to Create Global Powerhouse
Omnicom sister agencies Ketchum and Pleon have merged to create what is almost certainly a top five public relations agency globally and the market leader in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The combined consultancy has more than 2,000 employees in 66 countries.
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Next Fifteen Mergers Bite and Inferno Communications
Bite CommunicaCtions and Inferno Communications, both wholly-owned companies of Next Fifteen Communications Group, will merge on 1 May 2009. The merger is designed to accelerate Bite’s growth and further enhance its position in the U.K. market.
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Campaign of the Week
David’s Bridal Celebrates Finding Your “One Love”
Responding to the changing media climate and consumer preferences, David’s Bridal knew it had to get more involved in the online space as a way to reach potential customers.
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Save the Leopard Frog
At a time when it seems everyone has an environmental story to tell Cohn & Wolfe and Credit Valley Conservation were challenged with developing an integrated marketing campaign to raise awareness of the human impact on local flora and fauna.
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Mark Lives in IKEA
In an era in which brand reputations are increasingly in the hands of consumers, Ketchum convinced IKEA to take a calculated risk and turn over its brand for a week to a comedian/filmmaker, orchestrating the biggest marketing success in IKEA’s history.
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Racepoint to Assist Chemical Industry with Engagement Efforts
W2 Group, the global marketing services group led by Larry Weber, has been appointed agency of record for communications and advocacy by the American Chemistry Council, the industry association representing the leading companies in the business of chemistry.
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Kamer Named Director of Public Affairs at Glover Park
Larry Kamer, a veteran crisis communications specialist, has joined The Glover Park Group, one of the nation’s leading independent public affairs firms, as a managing director and director of public affairs.
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Climate Group Taps DKC for New York Climate Week
The Climate Group, a global nonprofit organization committed to facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy, has retained DKC to handle strategy and media outreach for Climate Week NYC, to be held in September.
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MWW Receives Environmental Certification
MWW Group has received ISO 14001:2004 certification, the globally-recognized standard for environmental management systems focused on minimizing an organization’s environmental impact.
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Trevelino Keller Creates "Dine and Shoppe" Community
Trevelino/Keller Communications Group has launched the latest in a planned series of industry communities, Dine and Shoppe, a social media initiative designed to support restaurants and retailers in their local markets.
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PJ Public Relations Acquired by Technology Services Company
@aquila, a holding company consisting of leading organizations in technology and business-to-business services has acquired PJ, the New York-based public relations and marketing firm.
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Agency People News in Brief (June 29, 2009)
Pinnacle Worldwide has named David Marriott, CEO of Gogerty Marriott in Seattle, as its new chairman, plus new people in new roles at French/West/Vaughan and The Castle Group.
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Featured Story
Next Fifteen Mergers Bite and Inferno Communications
Bite CommunicaCtions and Inferno Communications, both wholly-owned companies of Next Fifteen Communications Group, will merge on 1 May 2009. The merger is designed to accelerate Bite’s growth and further enhance its position in the U.K. market.
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