January 2012

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Patrick Walhain

“Stars in Cannes”

Each of us is a shining star and ICOM is a galaxy of talents which has illuminated the world of communication for 62 years.

The theme of our conference in Cannes will be "Stars in Cannes." It’s all about our creativity, staging our ideas and transforming our clients' brands into real stars.
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News From Europe/Middle East/Africa
Gullan&Gullan sees social growth opportunity for 2012
Gullan&Gullan - Johannesburg, South Africa
New Managing Director for Swiss Member, m.a.d. brand care
m.a.d. brand care - Basel, Switzerland
Opinion Leader signs the big event at Excelsior for Galaxy Nexus launch
Opinion Leader - Milan, Italy
Everything we know about advertising, but can’t say out loud
Paradigma Communications Agency - Moscow, Russia

News From North America
A year of charitable giving
BKV - Overland Park, Kansas
Cramer-Krasselt surpassed $1 billion in annual billings in 2011 with the addition of several new pieces of business
Cramer-Krasselt - Chicago, Illinois

Kaleida Health Millard Fillmore Suburban Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Campaign
SKM Group - Buffalo, New York

News From Asia/Pacific
Adformatix Media Division is now a fully independent company branded 7200 Consumer Connect Incorporated
Adformatix - Manila, Philippines
A notebook so light and thin it can stand on eggs
United Advertising - Taipei, Taiwan

News From Latin America
Looking back at 2011… a great year for Publinter
Publinter - San Salvador, El Salvador
RINOCOM Announces Expansion of Grand Plaza Shopping Mall
RINOCOM - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Trendwatch

This year, much as in previous years, some brands may be staring into the abyss, while others will do exuberantly well. And while we can’t offer any help to defaulting nations or bankrupt companies, we do believe that there are more opportunities than ever for creative brands and entrepreneurs to deliver on changing consumer needs. From Canada to Korea. Hence this overview of 12 must-know consumer trends (in random order) for you to run with in the next 12 months. Onwards and upwards:

Agency Pitch Mistakes

Periodically ICOM will be bringing you a series of Agency Mistakes from Robb High’s Agency Reinvention + New Business Boot Camp Workshop

The mistake: not asking for feedback

Agency Whitepaper - Mike Carlton, Carlton & Associates

The tide has turned.  Skilled advertising agency talent is now in short supply.  The attraction, retention and growth of talent has become one of the most important issues facing agency leaders. 
 
Here are some thoughts that might be beneficial for your agency.

Whitepaper

A New Year’s resolution for agencies: Start billing for what you really sell

Propulsion Newsletter, By Tim Williams, Ignition Consulting Group

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2012 International World Management Conference
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April 22-25
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2012 EMEA Regional Meeting
Basel, Switzerland
September 20-22

2012 Americas Regional Meeting
Santa Monica, California
October 18-20

2012 Asia/Pacific Regional Meeting
Bali, Indonesia
November 15-17

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