WPP, Y&R (almost) agreed on takeover

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Young & Rubicam broke off merger talks with WPP Group after the 2 sides couldn't agree on executive severance packages for Y&R personnel. Both agencies do work for Ford Motor Co. and offer extensive services besides advertising.

Statistical Data Included, Management, Sorrell, Marting (British advertising executive), WPP Group PLC, Bell, Thomas, Jr.

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Y&R mulls mergers, talked with Harte-Hanks

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Young and Rubicam is in talks to acquire Harte-Hanks Inc. The advertising firm is considering combinations with companies other than WPP Group PLC.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Newspaper publishing, Harte-Hanks Inc., HHS

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Doner soon may be up for grabs in industry consolidation wave

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The Detroit-based agency Doner looks to be a prime acquisition target. Despite billings expected to hit $1.2 billion in 1999, the agency just lost its prized banking account, PNC Bank, to Snyder Communications' Arnold Advertising. Doner's chairman, Alan Kalter, confirms the agency has been approached by several large advertising industry holding companies. People close to the situation say that one potential suitor is the WWP Group, the parent of Ogilvy & Mather and J. Walter Thompson.

W.B. Doner and Co., Doner

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