• WPP invests in internet-based advertising agency Spot Runner
  WPP has invested in Spot Runner, an internet-based advertising agency which enables small and medium size businesses to advertise on local TV. From ad purchase to media planning and buying, the entire process is automated online and highly cost effective. Spot Runner currently operates only in the United States. This acquisition follows recent Group investments in digital companies, LiveWorld, Wild Tangent and Visible Technologies
• Ogilvy takes stake in Raynet in China
  Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide has acquired, subject to regulatory approval, 49% of the share capital of Beijing Raynet Advertising, an advertising firm in the People's Republic of China. Founded in 2001 with offices in Beijing, Shenyang and Changchun, Raynet employs 131 people. Clients include China Netcom, Liaoning Mobile, Liaoning Netcom, Mengniu Dairy and Shanghai Xinjiegou
• Millward Brown acquires leading Argentinean agency ID Consultores
  Millward Brown, has acquired ID Consultores, one of the top five market research agencies in Argentina. ID Consultores has had a long relationship with Millward Brown, having operated as a licensee since 1995. The company offers a wide range of qualitative and quantitative services for clients throughout Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay
• Burson-Marsteller opens new office in Peru
  Burson-Marsteller has opened an office in Lima, Peru, as part of its strategy to strengthen its consulting services for its clients in the Andean Region and consolidating its network in Latin America. Robinson Velez has been appointed as Market Leader of the Peruvian operation.
• Bates Asia acquires 51% stake in Apex in China
  Bates Asia, the network of creative communications agencies dedicated to the Asian region, has acquired, subject to regulatory approval, 51% of Chengdu Apex Advertising, a leading integrated marketing communications agency in the People's Republic of China. Founded in 1997 with offices in Chengdu, Xi'an and Chongqing, Apex employs 117 people. Clients include Meng Niu Dairy (Mongolian Cow), China National Petroleum Corporation, Zhu Ye Qing Tea, Road Easy Tyres and Pi Xian Tourism

• Grey Worldwide South Africa wins Emirates
• Gambit Hill & Knowlton wins Statoil
• Goodtechnology wins Aviva
• Y&R San Francisco wins Palm account

• Josh Gotthemier has been named Worldwide Executive VP of Burson-Marsteller, and Global Chair of BM's corporate and public affairs practices
• Maria Phillips joins Mindshare as CEO South Africa
• John Paulson has been appointed President of G2 Interactive

• Hill & Knowlton Beijing named Consultancy of the Year at Asia Pacific PR Awards 2006
• Research International wins three awards at MRS Research Excellence and Effectiveness Awards in the UK
• Ogilvy PR takes home more honours than any other network at 2006 Asia Pacific PR Week Awards
• Landor.com named the best consulting website of 2006 at the International Web Marketing Awards

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