ROLLINSVILLE, COLORADO (USA) – ICOM, the world’s largest global network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies, has appointed Sydney-based AMBA Communications to represent the network in Australia.
Founded in 2001, AMBA is a mid-sized integrated agency of more than 25 professionals led by industry veterans. The agency works with a wide variety of local and international clients, across a broad range of categories and activities. The client list includes Australand, a leading Australian diversified property developer; IDEXX Laboratories, global market leader in animal diagnostics; IKU Wholefood, chain of fast-food restaurants offering vegan macrobiotic selections; Key Pharmaceuticals, leading Australian over-the counter pharmaceutical manufacturer; Pantera Press book publishers and The WD-40 Co., global marketer of maintenance products, homecare and cleaning brands.
Agency principal Peter O’Leary said, “We’re looking forward to aligning with like-minded agencies to share ideas and experiences. Our industry keeps evolving and we see joining ICOM as another opportunity to network with professionals to stay ahead of trends.”
He added that he also sees an opportunity through ICOM to better serve local clients in international locations. “We have an increasing number of clients using our concepts in other markets. They are asking us to assist more and more with international expansion.”
ICOM offers the broadest geographic coverage of any network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies through more than 90 member agencies in 65-plus countries.
In welcoming AMBA, ICOM Executive Director Gary Burandt said he was impressed with AMBA’s spirit and enthusiasm. “The agency will make significant contributions to the network,” he said.
ICOM is the world’s largest independent network of advertising and marketing communications agencies. Annual billings total US$3.5 billion with gross income exceeding US$500 million.
Contacts: Nancy Giges, [email protected] 1-914-683-5108
Gary Burandt, [email protected] 1-720-261-4829