Saatchis’ Lycra push
19 Dec 1998 | by STEVE BELL
Textiles giant DuPont has appointed Saatchi & Saatchi to stretch the appeal of its Lycra brand into new sectors.
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Textiles giant DuPont has appointed Saatchi & Saatchi to stretch the appeal of its Lycra brand into new sectors.
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Saatchi & Saatchi has won the dollars 30 million global DuPont Lycra business from Young & Rubicam.
- Saatchi 30m global DuPont Lycra business from Young & Rubicam.
- Saatchi 30m global DuPont Lycra business from Young & Rubicam.
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