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Young & Rubicam Inc.
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 PROFILE
If you've ever felt the need to "Be a Pepper," you can thank Young & Rubicam (Y&R). The firm has developed memorable commercial spots for several clients, including Dr Pepper and Metropolitan Life Insurance (starring Snoopy from "Peanuts"). Today, Y&R is one of the world's largest advertising and media services firms with about 540 offices in 80 countries. In addition to its eponymous ad agency, Y&R offers a variety of services through units The Media Edge (media buying), Cohn & Wolfe (public relations), and Wunderman (consulting and direct marketing, formerly impiric). Its client roster includes the likes of Computer Associates, Land Rover, and Sony. In 2000 Y&R was acquired by UK-based WPP Group.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: Young & Rubicam Partners With Harris Interactive
Date Announced: 11.17.99
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Young & Rubicam gets access to proprietary content from polling and market-research firm Harris Interactive.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 1,948.80
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 13.5%
Employees: 15,000
Revenue per employee: $129,920.00

 KEY PEOPLE
• Michael J. Dolan
    CEO
• Jacques Tortoroli
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
285 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10017
US
Phone: 212-210-3000
Fax: 212-490-9073
Online: Web Site

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