WPP

"WPP, the world's largest communications services group, has signed an affiliation agreement with PPG, the leader in digital marketing in Iran, which operates more than 15 top digital services companies in the country. This agreement will give WPP and its clients access, on an exclusive basis, to the most effective digital marketing channels in the Iranian market and provides PPG with access to a huge amount of knowledge through connections with the world leader in marketing communications. PPG employs more than 200 people and comprises several leading Iranian digital businesses, including Anetwork, ADRO, RASANEX, ADAD, DMC, and a host of other leading content, technology, data, mobile and digital consultancy businesses." (WPP Website,  "WPP Signs Exclusive Affiliation Agreement with PPG in Iran," 11/14/2016).

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“Market researcher Kantar, a London-based company, has signed an affiliation agreement with an Iranian market research agency, advertising giant WPP announced on Monday. Kantar has signed the affiliation agreement with Rahbar Bazaar market research institute in Iran, giving global insights network a foothold in Iranian market. Following the signing ceremony, Kantar Insights CEO MENAP Stephen Hillebrand said, ‘There’s been a very high level of interest in Iran among our clients since the easing of the sanctions,’ More About Advertising website reported... Kantar is the Data Investment Management division of WPP plc, a London-based public company.” (Tasnim News Agency, “WPP’s Kantar Signs Agreement with Major Iranian Market Agency,” 7/4/2016)