NEWS: Universal McCanns makes first win and appointment
15 Dec 1995
Universal McCanns, the media dependant launched last week (Campaign, 8 December), has scored its inaugural media business coup and has made its first senior appointment.
Roche Consumer Healthcare has been talking to three London agencies in a series of top-secret meetings to discuss the fate of its prestigious Rennie brand.
Universal McCanns, the media dependant launched last week (Campaign, 8 December), has scored its inaugural media business coup and has made its first senior appointment.
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