ZenithOptimedia wins Mars-Wrigley £80 million media buying
06 Nov 2009 | by Anne Cassidy
LONDON - ZenithOptimedia has been awarded the £80 million consolidated media buying account for Mars-Wrigley.
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LONDON - ZenithOptimedia has been awarded the £80 million consolidated media buying account for Mars-Wrigley.
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