Saatchi to Lose Remainder of Its J&J Brands

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NEW YORK Publicis Groupe’s Saatchi & Saatchi, already eliminated in the review for creative chores on Tylenol’s estimated $115 million account, is losing ad duties on the three other Johnson & Johnson brands it handles: Pepcid, Mylanta and St. Joseph aspirin, an agency representative confirmed. Spending on those brands is estimated at $75 million.

It’s unclear where the brands will land. But under one scenario, they could shift wholesale to another roster shop, such as Interpublic Group’s Alchemy in New York, sources said.

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