HEADLINES: Starcom expands Down Under

<p>Starcom Worldwide is to strengthen its presence in the Australian market </p><p>with the inclusion of Dentsu-owned AIS Media's national network and </p><p>Total Media. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>The new entity will operate under the Starcom banner and will be ranked </p><p>as the second-largest media agency in Australia, with billings of more </p><p>than USdollars 450 million. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Mr Paul Leeds, currently chief executive of AIS Media, will become </p><p>Starcom Australia's chief executive based in Melbourne. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>