Beaven denies Initiative/UM China merger

GLOBAL - Initiative global chairman and CEO Richard Beaven has denied local reports that his agency will merge with IPG Mediabrands sibling Universal McCann in China, but noted that back-office integration between the two brands remains a continuing trend.

by Arun Sudhaman

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