Zurich calls £100m global media pitch
29 Jan 2009 | by Ian Darby
LONDON - Zurich, the financial services group, is reviewing its estimated £100 million global media planning and buying account.
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LONDON - Zurich, the financial services group, is reviewing its estimated £100 million global media planning and buying account.
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