News & Press / December 11, 2012

ICOM+IN Appoints New D&N Advertising As Its Representative in Vietnam

ROLLINSVILLE, COLORADO (USA)--ICOM+IN, a leading global network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies, has appointed New D&N Advertising, Ho Chi Minh City, to represent the network in Vietnam.

Since its founding in 1996, New D&N has and evolved into a full-service advertising agency with a strong reputation for creativity and growth. In the past few years, the agency has consistently ranked among the top 10 most effective agencies in Vietnam and has been recognized for its deep understanding of Vietnamese customs and culture. The agency has 38 employees and serves both local and international accounts, including Kia Motors and the financial institution HSBC. Local clients include those in food, fashion, health care and others.

Agency Founder-CEO Phan Thanh Danh said his agency joined ICOM+IN to both learn about the professional strategies of the world’s largest independent agency network and also to be able to service ICOM+IN international clients in this rapidly growing, emerging market. “This will certainly be a mutually beneficial relationship,” he said.

The agency becomes the 25th member of ICOM+IN’s Asia/Pacific region.

ICOM+IN Managing Director Gary Burandt said the network has been looking for the right member in the important market of Vietnam. “New D&N shares the values, goals and philosophy of our membership and is a welcome addition to our network,” he said.

ICOM+IN is the world’s largest independent network of advertising and marketing communications agencies and offers the broadest geographic coverage. Annual billings total US$3.5 billion with gross income exceeding US$500 million.

Contacts:

Nancy Giges

nancy@icomagencies.com

1-914-683-5108

Gary Burandt

burandt@icomagencies.com

1-720-261-4829