Burnett Lays Off 20 in Chicago

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CHICAGO Leo Burnett has cut 20 positions, or 2 percent of its workforce, an agency representative confirmed.

The cuts at the Chicago shop, which was bought by Publicis Groupe last year, “reflect anticipated current creative and business needs in the current climate as part of our overall plan to further enhance client relationships, improve top-line growth, stimulate new business and move the agency forward,” the representative said. The cuts affected all levels and all departments, the representative said.

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