Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.grey.com

Advertising expertise is certainly not gray area for this company. A unit of UK-based conglomerate WPP Group, Grey Global Group provides advertising and marketing services through about 430 offices in more than 95 countries. Its flagship agency network, Grey Worldwide, offers creative ad development and campaign management services along with a variety of other marketing disciplines. The company also offers specialized public relations and communications services through Grey Healthcare. Its G2 Worldwide unit is a leading brand development agency, while G2 Direct & Digital offers direct marketing services. It was originally founded in 1917 as Grey Advertising.

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: James R. (Jim) Heekin III
VP Public Relations and Marketing, Alliance: Courtney Jacobs
VP Client Development, Alliance: Eric Levin

Competitors:
Interpublic Group
Omnicom
Publicis Groupe

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