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Temerlin McClain last Thursday informed employees of plans to cut staffing by 20 percent, about 100 people.
The layoffs, as expected [Adweek, April 30], are a prelude to the merger of McCann-Erickson’s Dallas and Houston offices under Temerlin. The move is expected to be finalized this summer when McCann parent company Interpublic Group completes its pending acquisition of True North Communications. True North is Temerlin’s corporate parent.
“It’s never an easy decision to reduce employees,” Temerlin chief executive officer Dennis McClain said.
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