RAPP Worldwide and the Proximity Worldwide offices that sit within Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group (OPMG) are integrating into the RAPP Worldwide family. The enlarged organization will become a fusion of both agencies’ individual strengths, creating an even stronger and more competitive powerhouse of talent, capabilities and clients. The merger will extend the agencies’ global scale and […]
Proximity announced the appointment of Richard Fraser to the role of CEO of Proximity North America. Reporting to Global CEO, Doug Worple, the newly created role will be effective from April 1st and will see him also joining the Global Leadership Team. Fraser is a Proximity veteran, previously acting as Proximity Worldwide’s Regional Managing Director […]
Bayer, a global leader in animal health, has awarded its Companion Animal global account to a combined Proximity and BBDO offering. The decision was made following a competitive review. The assignment includes the Seresto, Advantix, Advantage and Drontal brands and will be led by an integrated team out of Dusseldorf, with additional local market support […]
Skoda Fabia, a car advertised for the most spacious cabin in its category, was transformed into a real hostel: with a comfortable double bed, pillows, free wi-fi, and everything needed for a comfortable stay. Yes, it had a bathroom next to the car just in case. The hostel was placed at Izmaiolovo Park, one of […]
Omnicom Group and Publicis Groupe have announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for a merger of equals, creating the world’s leading company in communications, advertising, marketing and digital services, with combined 2012 revenue of $22.7 billion (€17.7 billion). Based on closing prices on July 26, 2013, Publicis Omnicom Group will have a combined […]
Just when it seemed like social networks could no longer surprise users, Pinterest turned up. Different and addictive, this social network has experienced a remarkable growth, in response to all users who needed a place in which to share, actively, the images and pictures they find in the blogs and web pages they follow every […]