Rick Milenthal Elected Chairman of Worldwide Partners - Audio Available
Posted on: Tuesday, 12 September 2006, 12:00 CDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio, and PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten United, one of the country's leading independent advertising agencies, is pleased to announce that Chairman Rick Milenthal has been appointed chairman of Worldwide Partners, the largest network of independent agencies in the world.
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In his new role, Rick will collaborate with Worldwide Partners' shareholders and board of directors to direct long-term initiatives, create implementation strategies, and promote the organization as a viable network solution for partner agency clients and prospective middle-market clients.
"Rick is not only a strong businessman and strategic thinker, but one of the few visionaries in this industry," said Al Moffatt, president and chief executive officer of Worldwide Partners. "He is just what Worldwide Partners needs to truly become a viable network solution for our clients."
Rick was elected by Worldwide Partners' international shareholders and assumed his two-year term as chairman on August 15. He has been involved with Worldwide Partners since 1983 and most recently served as the organization's vice chairman.
"Rick is the kind of leader Worldwide Partners needs to become a recognized alternative to the traditional networks," said Jon Bond, co- chairman of Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners.
Founded in 1938, Worldwide Partners is the tenth largest marketing communications network in the world. With 79 agencies in 40 countries, it earns more than $3 billion in capitalized billings and represents more than 1,200 clients. It combines the global outreach and skills of a conglomerate network with the flexibility and speed-to-market capabilities of independent agencies.
Ten United is one of the country's largest independent advertising agencies, with shared headquarters in Columbus and Pittsburgh and an office in Orlando. In 2005, we earned more than $190 million in billings from clients including Airborne, American Eagle Outfitters, Anheuser-Busch, Carpet One, DAD'S Pet Care, Dell, First Data, Hoover, Huntington Bank, Perkins, Roomful Express, Sears Optical, Shop 'n Save, Time Warner, and ZonePerfect.
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Ten United
CONTACT: Alexandra Kelley of Ten United, +1-614-573-1490, orakelley@tenunited.com
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