Daimler consolidates $950 million global media
Daimler confirmed that it has consolidated its global media assignment with Omnicom Media Group after a review, according to Media Post.
This, the company said is with exception of China, which wasn’t part of the pitch and is retained by GroupM’s Wavemaker.
Global spending by the carmaker is estimated at $950 million.
Publicis Groupe had about half of the business outside of the U.S., and GroupM had parts of Europe and Asia. OMG was the incumbent in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
As of January 1, 2019, OMG will be responsible for more than 40 markets worldwide and all Daimler divisions (Mercedes-Benz Cars, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Trucks, Daimler Buses, Daimler Financial Services).
“We are excited to partner with Omnicom Media Group as one of the most capable partners for our worldwide media operations,” stated Natanael Sijanta, head of marketing communications, Mercedes-Benz Cars.
“Our goal is to be the global, digital champion in automotive marketing, to fundamentally reorganize the processes and decision-making principles in marketing and to address customers worldwide with personalized content and relevant content,” Sijanta added.
