Advertising Analysis
Bob Willott
Nov 23, 2012

How can embattled McCann get back on track?

It's likely to take more than the dismissal of Nick Brien to rouse the network and inspire confidence among staff and clients

Lindner, Diamond and Martinez (l-r)…the trio will take charge of McCann Worldgroup following Brien’s dismissal. Credit: Robert Wright

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