CCG.XM Hires Seasoned Interactive Creative Director; New Director Tapped to Ensure Creative Excellence for End-User Driven e-Business Solutions.Business & Technology Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2000 CCG CCG Chicago CCG Collectible Card Game CCG Canadian Coast Guard CCG Country Commercial Guide CCG Children's Cancer Group CCG Commission Canadienne des Grains (Canadian Grain Commission) .XM (http://www.ccgxm.com), the global e-business solutions arm of the Cordiant Communications Group Cordiant Communications Group was an advertising agency conglomerate in business from 1995 to 2003. In 2001 Cordiant was the eighth largest advertising group worldwide, with an estimated gross income of US$1.2 billion and billings of around US$13.4 billion. , today announced the appointment of David Weisman to Creative Director, CCG.XM New York. In his new position, Weisman will lead all of the New York office's creative efforts, and play an instrumental role in developing the company's strategies and techniques to leverage future broadband and wireless opportunities. "No matter how technologically sophisticated we make our online solutions, the user interface will always be critical to motivating the end user to the desired action, and so will always remain fundamental to our clients' success or failure on the Web," said Ian Smith, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , CCG.XM. "That is why it is so important for us to attract and cultivate the top creative talent in the industry, and why we are so pleased to have added David to our team." Prior to joining CCG.XM, Weisman was a Senior Designer for Agency.com, a Design Consultant for Apple Computer, Inc. and held the Creative Director position at both T3 Media and CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information Publications. During his time with T3, Weisman was responsible for integrating the creative mission of the company with the concepts and designs of clients' online initiatives, and was involved in developing cutting edge solutions for such clients as BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. , Panasonic, Sanchez Consumer Banking, Sony, and The Institute of Contemporary Art. In addition to his work experience, Weisman has taught digital art and design concepts for more than ten years at New York's School of Visual Arts The School of Visual Arts (SVA), is an art school in the New York City borough of Manhattan, and is one of the nation's leading independent colleges of art and design. It was established in 1947 by co-founders Silas H. . He has also received numerous awards, including the Art Director's Club '99 Award, Print Magazine's Regional Design Annual / '98 Award, the Macro Media '96 People's Choice Award and Publish's `95 Infographics Award. About CCG.XM CCG.XM is a professional services firm offering solutions in e-business strategy, brand strategy, e-commerce execution, back-end network infrastructure, front-end design, and online marketing -- all driven by a proven expertise in building customer relationships. Operating from offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia, CCG.XM continues to influence the e-business revolution that is transforming industries worldwide. CCG.XM is a separate, wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Cordiant Communications Group (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CDA), with the capability to leverage the full resources of other Cordiant companies, including the marketing, advertising, media, and research practices of Bates Worldwide. CCG.XM has offices in New York, California, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Singapore, Dubai, and Australia. Two-thirds of current revenues come from outside the United States. Clients include Compaq, Nokia, Visa, Coca-Cola, Warner Lambert, Cable & Wireless, Unilever, and Hyundai. |
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