Interpublic Group of Companies

The 614 Group Partnered With IPG To Advise On Acquisition Of Acxiom Marketing Solutions

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The 614 Group announced today that it had been selected by Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) earlier this year as a due diligence advisor on the holding company's acquisition of Acxiom Marketing Solutions (AMS), now known as Acxiom LLC.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The 614 Group announced today that it had been selected by Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) earlier this year as a due diligence advisor on the holding company's acquisition of Acxiom Marketing Solutions (AMS), now known as Acxiom LLC.
  • IPG completed its acquisition of Acxiom on October 1, 2018, and Acxiom now operates as a stand-alone company within IPG.
  • "The 614 Group supported us through a broad set of business and operational questions.
  • "We chose The 614 Group for this assignment based on its expertise in digital advertising infrastructure," said Saqib Mausoof, Chief Data Strategist at IPG Mediabrands.

McCann Health Global CEO John Cahill Named Top Influencer By MM&M / PR Week 3rd Year In A Row

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Health, the most awarded global professional and consumer healthcare communications network and two-time Cannes Lions Healthcare Network of the Year winner today announced that its Global CEO, John Cahill, has been named to MM&M/PR Week's Health Influencer 50 list for the third year in a row.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Health, the most awarded global professional and consumer healthcare communications network and two-time Cannes Lions Healthcare Network of the Year winner today announced that its Global CEO, John Cahill, has been named to MM&M/PR Week's Health Influencer 50 list for the third year in a row.
  • McCann Health , two-time Network of the Year winner at Cannes Lions Health, and winner of an unprecedented total of three Network of the Year titles from the industry's top three creative award shows in 2017, is one of the world's most awarded global healthcare communications companies.
  • McCann Health, consisting ofa global creative agency network, a global medical communications network and a global consulting group, specializes in a wide array of professional, consulting and consumer health and wellness practices.
  • McCann Health is part of McCann Worldgroup and the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).

FCB Earns Top International Information Security Certification

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018

CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Chicago office of FCB, an Interpublic Group creative agency, today announced that it has received International Standards Organization (ISO/IEC) 27001:2013 certification for information security from one of the world's leading ISO management systems registrars, National Quality Assurance (NQA).

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Chicago office of FCB, an Interpublic Group creative agency, today announced that it has received International Standards Organization (ISO/IEC) 27001:2013 certification for information security from one of the world's leading ISO management systems registrars, National Quality Assurance (NQA).
  • This certification reaffirms FCB Chicago's commitment to continually improving and enhancing its data security practices based on a comprehensive Information Security Management System that meets internationally recognized standards of excellence.
  • FCB Chicago CEO and President Michael Fassnacht emphasized the certification's importance for the agency and its clients in today's data-driven world.
  • The Chicago office of FCB is the first agency within the FCB Network and currently the only agency within holding company Interpublic Group to hold this certification.

McCann Recognized as Most-Innovative Agency by Adweek

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Monday, August 20, 2018

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann has been recognized as the most innovative agency at Adweek's 2018 Project Isaac Awards, receiving both the most awards in total and the best-in-show Gravity Award for National Geographic's "Astronaut Reality Helmet.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann has been recognized as the most innovative agency at Adweek's 2018 Project Isaac Awards, receiving both the most awards in total and the best-in-show Gravity Award for National Geographic's "Astronaut Reality Helmet.
  • For National Geographic, McCann won in Product Development Invention (Media) and VR/AR Invention (Marketing & Advertising); the SSGA wins were for Creative Invention (Marketing & Advertising) and Out-Of Home Media Invention (Media).
  • McCann Worldgroup, the world's most creatively effective marketing services company,is dedicated to helping brands play a meaningful role in people's lives.
  • McCann Worldgroup is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).

Weber Shandwick Receives Four IPG Inclusion Awards at 2018 Ceremony

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Friday, August 17, 2018

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading global communications and marketing services firms, received four honors at Interpublic Group's annual IPG Inclusion Awards.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading global communications and marketing services firms, received four honors at Interpublic Group's annual IPG Inclusion Awards.
  • Weber Shandwick was recognized for its impactful client work, as well as the firm's efforts to improve diversity within its workforce.
  • Weber Shandwick was awarded both the Community Impact and Most Effective Targeted Campaign for its work with the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
  • "Weber Shandwick is putting diversity & inclusion at the center of the organization, and it's an honor to receive recognition from our IPG family to celebrate this work," said Judith Harrison, senior vice president and leader of diversity and inclusion at Weber Shandwick.

TMMI -- Media Executive, Mark Rosenthal Joins Board of Total Multimedia, Inc.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

TMM, Inc., also known as Total Multimedia Incorporated (Pink Sheet: TMMI) ("TMMI" or "the Company"), announces that Mark Rosenthal has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • TMM, Inc., also known as Total Multimedia Incorporated (Pink Sheet: TMMI) ("TMMI" or "the Company"), announces that Mark Rosenthal has joined its Board of Directors.
  • Prior to Katz, Rosenthal held leading roles at such companies as Interpublic Media and Spot Runner.
  • In 2009, Rosenthal was appointed CEO of Current Media by co-founders Al Gore and Joel Hyatt.
  • Paul Healy, President and CEO stated, "Mark Rosenthal is enthusiastically welcomed to the TMMI Board and we look forward to the impact his energy, instincts and expertise in media bring.

McCann Health N.A. Scores Highest Ranking in History at MM&M Top 100 Rankings

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Monday, July 16, 2018

MM&M's 2018 online and print version of the Agency 100 also includes a full profile for McCann Health North America , detailing the agency'soutstanding growth and success in 2017.

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  • MM&M's 2018 online and print version of the Agency 100 also includes a full profile for McCann Health North America , detailing the agency'soutstanding growth and success in 2017.
  • McCann Health Global CEO, John Cahill, said, "I'm incredibly proud ofMcCann Health North America's outstanding accomplishment.
  • Amar Urhekar, President, McCann Health Americas,added, "To say I am thrilled would be an absolute understatement.
  • McCann Health is part of McCann Worldgroup and the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).

McCann Health & AFSP Go To NYC Pride Festival To Raise Awareness Of Suicide Prevention In LGBT Community

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Thursday, June 21, 2018

NEW YORK, June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Health ,part of McCann Worldgroup and the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), today announced that its Guinness World Record-breaking suicide prevention program, known as "The Orange Project" (TOP), will go to the NYC Pride Festival in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to raise awareness of suicide prevention in the LGBT community.

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  • NEW YORK, June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Health ,part of McCann Worldgroup and the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), today announced that its Guinness World Record-breaking suicide prevention program, known as "The Orange Project" (TOP), will go to the NYC Pride Festival in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to raise awareness of suicide prevention in the LGBT community.
  • The ceremony will take place during NYC Pride Week to underscore our commitment to the LGBT community.
  • This event will officially conclude MHNJ's more than 3-year commitment to breaking the stigma of suicide and raising awareness for suicide prevention.
  • Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report , and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and YouTube .

The National Center for Learning Disabilities Selects Carmichael Lynch Relate To Lead Public Relations Efforts

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

The agency was selected based on itsexperiencecreating strategic public education andcause marketingprogramsthathave successfully shifted public opinion and positioned clients asleaders.

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  • The agency was selected based on itsexperiencecreating strategic public education andcause marketingprogramsthathave successfully shifted public opinion and positioned clients asleaders.
  • Carmichael Lynch Relate will handle communications support including strategic planning, media relations and public policy support for NCLD and its award-winning program, Understood.org.
  • Many of our team members have personal experiences with learning disabilities, either in themselves, a family member or a child," said Carmichael Lynch Relate President Julie Batliner.
  • Carmichael Lynch Relate has team members andoffices in Minneapolis, New York and Austin.Carmichael Lynch Relate is a division of Carmichael Lynch Inc., whichis owned by the Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (NYSE: IPG), New York.

CARE & McCann Health Launch "Pay the Price" Website for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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Friday, April 27, 2018

The site also directs viewers to localPrescription Drug Take-Back Daycollection sites and provides downloadable graphic assets that can be shared to keep the conversation going.

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  • The site also directs viewers to localPrescription Drug Take-Back Daycollection sites and provides downloadable graphic assets that can be shared to keep the conversation going.
  • "We're very excited about second phase of our "Pay the Price" campaign and the launch of our new website with a call-to-action to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day," said Stephen Gray Wallace, CARE President and Director.
  • Suicide deaths in the U.S. per day: 120+ and Rx drug abuse deaths in the U.S. per day: 290 and counting."
  • McCann Health is part of McCann Worldgroup and the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).