Nintendo Sends U.S. Media Account to Initiative Following Review

Publicis Media's Blue 449 was incumbent

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Nintendo has selected Interpublic’s Initiative as its new U.S. media agency partner, sources with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed. AdAge first reported the news earlier today.

The appointment follows a competitive review. It is not clear if the incumbent, Publicis media agency Blue 449, participated in the review.

Initiative declined to comment. Blue 449 deferred to the client. Nintendo has yet to respond to a request for comment.

The Japanese gaming giant works with Leo Burnett as its creative agency partner.

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