June 16, 2009

Amid concerns about the global economy, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 500 points on Thursday, its ninth-steepest decline. News of sluggish job growth in the US and mounting financial worries in Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy, created concern on Wall Street. Of the 10 major S&P 500 sectors, energy posted the biggest drop, while the consumer staple (food) sector showed the smallest decline.

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Ketchum and Pleon merge, broadening Europe network

NEW YORK: Ketchum, seeking to expand its footprint in Europe, is absorbing Germany-based Pleon into its brand. The firms, which both operate under the Omnicom Group umbrella, expect the merger to be complete by January 1, 2010.
 

Sage acquires JDG

VIENNA, VA: Sage Communications acquired JDG Communications, an agency specializing in work for government entities, the agency announced today.
 

American Heart Association launches BetterU with blogger support

DALLAS: The American Heart Association is using social media and blogger outreach to raise awareness about the nonprofit's new online fitness and nutrition program, BetterU.
 

Op-Ed: Solid friendships fuel solid business

Burning bridges: an expression synonymous with "point of no return." This saying is typically used when a relationship becomes irreparable.
 
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GM's Ed Whitacre hosts Webchat for press

GM chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre held a Webchat December 8 to answer questions from the press, following his taking the position of interim CEO. 

IPG's Roth is optimistic about future

Interpublic Group's CEO Michael Roth came out saying "the worst is behind us," when he spoke at the Global Media and Communications Conference sponsored by UBS on December 7.

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