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Omnicom Group Inc. Acquires Majority Equity Stake In 180 Amsterdam
December 01, 2006
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group
Inc. (NYSE: OMC), the leading global advertising and
marketing services group, announced today that it has
acquired a majority stake in 180 Amsterdam.
Founded in 1998 by Managing Partners Alex Melvin, Guy
Hayward and Chris Mendola, 180 Amsterdam is one of the most
awarded independent agencies in the world. Its work is
regularly featured in the Clio, One Show, D&AD and
Cannes Advertising Festivals. In 2004, 180 Amsterdam was
recognized as the world's third most awarded agency at the
Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. Its
founding client adidas was awarded the `Advertiser of the
Year' accolade at the 2006 Cannes Festival.
180's management lineup is completed by Managing
Partner Peter Cline, and Executive Creative Directors Andy
Fackrell and Richard Bullock.
"Led by an outstanding management team, 180 is at
the leading edge of international creativity. We are
delighted to welcome 180 to our portfolio of award winning,
world-class creative agencies," said John Wren,
President and CEO of Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (
http://www.omnicomgroup.com ) is a leading global marketing
and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded
networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising,
strategic media planning and buying, direct and promotional
marketing, public relations and other specialty
communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than
100 countries.
180 Amsterdam ( http://www.180amsterdam.com ) is an
international agency that employs 100+ people from over 25
countries. 180's client roster includes Motorola, Omega
Watches, Amstel, Sony Electronics USA, Amnesty
International and adidas International.
FOr more information, please contact:
Pat Sloan
Omnicom
Tel: +1-212-415-2109
Jessica Hartley
180 Amsterdam
Tel: +31-20-4222-180
SOURCE Omnicom Group Inc.
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