Publicis Groupe Pursues its Global Digital Expansion Acquires Nemos, Swiss Leader...

Publicis Groupe Pursues its Global Digital Expansion Acquires Nemos, Swiss
Leader in Multimedia and Flash Programming

PARIS, April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Publicis Groupe (EURONEXT Paris:
FR0000130577) announced today that it has acquired Nemos, the highly
recognized Zurich-based digital agency in interactive communication. The
agency will be integrated into Publicis Modem Switzerland and Nemos will be
aligned with Publicis Modem, the digital branch of the Publicis Worldwide
global network. This acquisition once again illustrates Publicis Groupe's
ongoing commitment to enriching its digital offer through targeted
acquisitions.
Founded in 2002, Nemos is one of Switzerland's leading multimedia and
flash programming agencies. Employing 10 digital professionals, Nemos' client
list includes companies such as Carlsberg, Movenpick, and Condor Films.
Through this acquisition Publicis Modem becomes Switzerland's leading digital
experience agency offering the full range of digital marketing and
communication services, such as conceptual and creative, web site
development, social network and media marketing, and mobile marketing. Pascal
Urscheler, former CEO of Nemos and Marion Marxer, former Senior Brand
Director of Publicis in Zurich will co-lead the new Publicis Modem
Switzerland. They will report to Freddy Collioud, President of Publicis
Switzerland.
The acquisition of Nemos is the latest step in the global expansion of
the Publicis Modem digital network. The network recently expanded into Korea
through the acquisition of Portfolio in 2008. Publicis Modem currently
employs approximately 1,200 and has 40 offices around the world.
About Nemos
Nemos built its reputation as one of Swizerland's leading agencies in
multimedia programming through several years of continued client
satisfaction. Their passion and drive, not to mention outstanding creativity
and highly specialized digital skills confirm that the teams at Nemos are
real pioneers in the digital industry. Employing 10 digital professionals in
their Zurich-based headquarters, Nemos is specialized in the full range of
digital communication expertise including conception and creative, web site
development, social network and media marketing.
Web Site : http://www.nemos.ch
About Publicis Modem
Publicis Modem is a global digital agency network that works with
world-class companies in more than 40 countries and has over 1,000 digital
employees. Publicis Modem offers a range of integrated marketing services,
including strategy and planning; award winning creative design and execution;
media research, planning and buying; search marketing; online and offline
direct marketing; and technology enablement. Publicis Modem is part of the
Publicis Worldwide network and a member of the Paris-based Publicis Groupe.
Web Site : http://www.publicismodem.com
About Publicis Groupe
Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577] is the world's fourth
largest communications group. In addition, it is ranked as the world's second
largest media agency, and is a global leader in digital and healthcare
communications. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents,
the Groupe employs approximately 45,000 professionals. Publicis Groupe offers
local and international clients a complete range of advertising services
through three global advertising networks, Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi &
Saatchi and two multi-hub networks, Fallon and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle
Hegarty. Media consultancy and buying agency is offered through two worldwide
networks, Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia; and interactive and
digital marketing led by Digitas. Publicis Groupe recently launched VivaKi to
leverage the combined scale of the autonomous operations of Digitas, Starcom
MediaVest Group, Denuo and ZenithOptimedia to develop new services, tools,
and next generation digital platforms. Publicis Groupe's Specialized Agencies
and Marketing Services offer healthcare communications, corporate and
financial communications, sustainability communications, shopper marketing,
public relations, CRM and direct marketing, event and sports marketing, and
multicultural communications.
Web site: http://www.publicisgroupe.com
SOURCE Publicis Groupe Services

Contacts: Publicis Groupe, Peggy Nahmany, Corporate Communication,
+33(0)1-44-43-72-83; Martine Hue, Investor Relations, +33(0)1-44-43-65-00;
Publicis Modem, Sarah Hazell, +44(0)207-830-3426; Nemos, Pascal Urscheler,
+41-76-349-58-28