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BMW SELECTS GSDM AS ITS NEW ADVERTISING AGENCY
Tue Nov 15 12:00:00 CET 2005 Press Release
Austin, TX - November 14, 2005...BMW North America announced today that it has selected GSDM, Austin as its new US advertising agency. GSDM was selected from a group of 4 finalists. The search for a new national ad agency began in July 2005 and was spearheaded by Select Resources International.
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Austin, TX - November 14, 2005...BMW North America announced today that it has
selected GSD&M, Austin as its new US advertising agency. GSD&M was selected
from a group of 4 finalists. The search for a new national ad agency began in
July 2005 and was spearheaded by Select Resources International.
GSD&M will work with BMW to create national broadcast spots and print ads,
which will communicate the vibrancy of the brand. Publicis (New York,
NY/Dallas, Texas) and Grey will continue as BMW's regional ad agencies.
"We feel confident that GSD&M will offer us a fresh, exciting perspective and
an inventive new edge for the BMW brand," said Jack Pitney, Vice President,
Marketing, BMW of North America. "BMW has carved out a unique niche in the
industry by placing a premium on constant innovation and creativity. We
believe GSD&M is the right agency to help us memorably convey the outstanding
qualities of our brand to the public."
"BMW is a best in class brand. Full of life. Built with innovations.
Uncompromising in quality and character," said Roy Spence, President of GSD&M.
"GSD&M is honored and so very proud to represent this brand of great purpose."
GSD&M, an agency based in Austin, Texas has been instrumental in building the
brands of some of the country's most respected and successful companies
including Wal Mart, MasterCard and Dreamworks. Most recently they created a
nationally lauded campaign for the American Red Cross to help raise money for
hurricane relief.
GSD&M
Since its founding by six college students in 1971, Austin-based GSD&M has
grown to more than 600 people and 2004 billings estimated at more than $1.4
billion. GSD&M has become widely known for developing visionary ideas for
brands with a purpose. Some of those brands include Wal-Mart, SBC, Chili's
Grill & Bar, Southwest Airlines, the U.S. Air Force, DreamWorks and MasterCard.
GSD&M is part of Omnicom Group, Inc. (NYSE:OMC)