WPP has acquired 75% of Cheetham Bell Limited, a creative advertising agency in Manchester. The group will be merged with the Manchester division of WPP’s ad agency, J Walter Thompson.
Cheetham Bell’s clients include Manchester United, Manchester Evening News, Pontin’s and Vimto. The merged group will be managed by CEO Dr David Bell, creative director Andy Cheetham and managing director Paul Watson and will trade as CheethamBell JWT will immediate effect.
WPP has entered into put and call options to acquire the remaining 25% of the company.
WPP: 020 7408 2204
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