Omnicom Group Inc. Acquires Majority Equity Stake In 180 Amsterdam |
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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.
SOURCE Omnicom Group Inc.
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CONTACT:
Pat Sloan, Omnicom, +1-212-415-2109, or
Jessica Hartley, 180 Amsterdam, +31-20-4222-180
