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MRM Named MediaPost Digital Automotive Agency Of The Year

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MRM, the leading marketing agency that is part of McCann Worldgroup, announced today it has been named MediaPost's Digital Automotive Agency of the Year for its work on behalf of General Motors (GM).

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MRM, the leading marketing agency that is part of McCann Worldgroup, announced today it has been named MediaPost's Digital Automotive Agency of the Year for its work on behalf of General Motors (GM).
  • We are incredibly honored by this recognition from MediaPost as a testament to the strength of our partnership.
  • We look forward to our continued work together to drive stellar results for years to come," said Kate MacNevin, Global Chairwoman and CEO, MRM.
  • MRM continues to expand its work with GM, winning more of the automaker's digital business to include cross-brand marketing and support of the GM BuyPower Card, vehicle purchase programs and Certified Pre-Owned marketing.

MRM Named Midsize Agency Of The Year At Association Of National Advertisers B2 Awards

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MRM, a leading marketing agency that is part of McCann Worldgroup, was named Midsize Agency of The Year at the 2021 Association of National Advertisers (ANA) B2 Awards that honor Business-to-Business (B2B) marketers.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MRM, a leading marketing agency that is part of McCann Worldgroup, was named Midsize Agency of The Year at the 2021 Association of National Advertisers (ANA) B2 Awards that honor Business-to-Business (B2B) marketers.
  • This is the second year in a row the MRM agency network has been honored with this win.
  • We take great pride in having helped our clientspivot to maintain growth for their own businesses and for their enterprise customers alike."
  • The ANA B2 awards were judged by client-side B2B professionals from companies includingBlackrock, EY, SAP, Siemens Healthineers and Zurich North America.

McCann Health Wins World's "Most Awarded Network" For The Third Year In A Row At The 2020/2021 Creative Floor Healthcare Awards

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Additionally, McCann Health New York client Change the Ref was awarded a Best of Best award for Bravest Client.

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  • Additionally, McCann Health New York client Change the Ref was awarded a Best of Best award for Bravest Client.
  • Last night's awards included wins across nearly all of the network's global agencies, including McCann Health New York campaigns, McCann Health Japan, McCann Health China, McCann Health New Jersey and McCann Health London
    "We're proud to support and be supported by a show that stands for something critical to our network, creating a sustainable system of bringing diverse talent to the healthcare communications industry," said Matt Eastwood, Global Chief Creative Officer, McCann Health.
  • McCann Health was also named the "Most Awarded Network" for the third straight year at the 2020/2021 Creative Floor Awards.
  • Additional recognition for McCann Health agencies came from the Clio Health Awards, MM&M, London International Awards, Epica, and other shows across the globe.

McCann Worldgroup Advances Three In Top Leadership Posts

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Alex Lubar, President of McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific, has been named President of the McCann advertising agency network in North America.

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  • Alex Lubar, President of McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific, has been named President of the McCann advertising agency network in North America.
  • And Ji Watson, CFO of McCann Worldgroup APAC & Representative Director of McCann Worldgroup Japan, has been named CEO of McCann Worldgroup Japan.
  • Lubar moved to Singapore two years ago to assume his Asia Pacific leadership role after an international career with the McCann Worldgroup network.
  • Ji Watson, who takes over as CEO of McCann Worldgroup Japan, while retaining her role as CFO of McCann Worldgroup APAC & Representative Director of McCann Worldgroup Japan, has nearly 30 years of marketing industry experience.

MRM Boosts Commerce Practice Leadership, Appoints Ed Kim As EVP Of Total Commerce Experiences

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MRM, the leading marketing agency that is part of McCann Worldgroup, announced today the appointment of Ed Kim as EVP of Total Commerce Experiences and Commerce Practice Lead.

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  • NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --MRM, the leading marketing agency that is part of McCann Worldgroup, announced today the appointment of Ed Kim as EVP of Total Commerce Experiences and Commerce Practice Lead.
  • Kim joins from Ogilvy where he established and led the agency's global Commerce practice.
  • MRM's Commerce practice grew more than 20% in 2020 and has seen a significant increase in demand for Sustainable and Inclusive Commerce across industry verticals.
  • MRM Commerce helps businesses design, build, and grow Total Commerce Experiences.

Leading Payment Processor VizyPay Hires Director of Business Development to Oversee and Expand Industry Partnerships

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VizyPay , an award-winning leader in the payment processing industry for small businesses, today announced the promotion of Kyle McCann to Director of Business Development.

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  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VizyPay , an award-winning leader in the payment processing industry for small businesses, today announced the promotion of Kyle McCann to Director of Business Development.
  • The brand new position will focus on driving the business forward through the expansion of vendor partnerships.
  • McCann started at VizyPay as a sales agent in 2017 and eventually took on a Technical Supervisor role in 2018.
  • VizyPay is growing rapidly by being honest and simple in an industry that is known for being complicated and deceitful.

Weber Shandwick & United Minds Release Playbook for Navigating Return to Office as Next Phase of Pandemic Yields New Complexities

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

To help companies navigate emerging complexities around this next phase of the pandemic, Weber Shandwick and United Minds has published a playbook with best practices and resources for organizations of any size.

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  • To help companies navigate emerging complexities around this next phase of the pandemic, Weber Shandwick and United Minds has published a playbook with best practices and resources for organizations of any size.
  • It follows the March 2021 edition focused on the important role the private sector can play in advocating for vaccinations.
  • Weber Shandwick was named toAd Age'sAgency A-List in 2020 andBest Places to Work in 2019.
  • Weber Shandwick was also honored as PRovoke'sGlobal Agency of the Decade in 2020 andPRWeek'sGlobal Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Marketing Strategist Elizabeth Marks Joins Brown Parker & DeMarinis As V.P. Of Brand Planning

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brown Parker & DeMarinis Advertising ("BPD") announced today the addition of Elizabeth Marks as Vice President of Brand Planning.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Brown Parker & DeMarinis Advertising ("BPD") announced today the addition of Elizabeth Marks as Vice President of Brand Planning.
  • Ms. Marks has led Brand Strategy, Marketing and Business Development functions throughout her 34-year career across creative and media agencies worldwide.
  • During her storied career as a marketer and strategist, Marks was Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy at McCann Worldgroup, Chief Marketing Officer at Havas Media, and Senior Vice President of Business Development at Initiative Media.
  • Brown Parker & DeMarinis (BPD) is a full-service advertising agency that represents healthcare systems, and other major companies in the health space, throughout the United States.

Interpublic Declares Common Stock Dividend

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Monday, July 26, 2021

New York, NY, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced that the companys Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on IPG common stock of $0.27 per share, payable on September 15, 2021, to holders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2021.

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  • New York, NY, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) today announced that the companys Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on IPG common stock of $0.27 per share, payable on September 15, 2021, to holders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2021.
  • Interpublic (NYSE: IPG) ( www.interpublic.com ) is a values-based, data-fueled, and creatively-driven provider of marketing solutions.
  • Home to some of the worlds best-known and most innovative communications specialists, IPG global brands include: Acxiom, Craft, FCB, FutureBrand, Golin, Huge, Initiative, Jack Morton, Kinesso, MAGNA, Matterkind, McCann, Mediahub, Momentum, MRM, MullenLowe Group, Octagon, R/GA, UM, Weber Shandwick and more.
  • IPG is an S&P 500 company with net revenue of $8.06 billion in 2020.

For 3rd Time In 4 Years, A McCann Worldgroup Client Recognized With Prestigious One Show CMO Pencil

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Friday, July 23, 2021

This was the third time that McCann helped the CMO of a global client win this prestigious honor.

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  • This was the third time that McCann helped the CMO of a global client win this prestigious honor.
  • Kathleen Hall, Chief Brand Officer, Microsoft, won the CMO Pencil for "Changing the Game" from McCann New York in 2020.
  • And Stephen Tisdale, CMO, State Street Global Advisors, won the CMO Pencil for "Fearless Girl," also by McCann New York, in 2018.
  • The network comprises McCann (advertising), MRM (science/technology/relationship marketing), Momentum Worldwide (total brand experience), McCann Health (professional/dtc communications), CRAFT (production), Weber Shandwick (public relations) and FutureBrand (consulting/design).