Staff Reporters
Dec 6, 2010

Unilever and UM Australia split after ten years

SYDNEY – Unilever has dropped Universal McCann as its media agency and launched a pitch for its US$39.5 million media account

Unilever launches a pitch for its media business in Australia
Unilever launches a pitch for its media business in Australia

Unilever has launched a pitch for its US$39.5 million media business, after it ended its decade-long relationship with Universal McCann. This move is believed to come after UM’s win of the (US$49.4 million consolidated L'Oreal account last month.

Unilever and L’Oreal are competitors in several categories, such as hair and skin care. 

PHD, Mindshare and Initiative are pitching for the business this month. Unilever is expected to make a decision on its new media partner in the first quarter of next year.

Source:
Campaign Asia

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