DDB Forms Unit to Handle Qwest

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DDB Chicago sold itself to Qwest Communications with the argument that it could save the troubled com pany $9 million a year by establishing a sep arate unit to handle var ious aspects of the $100 million account, the agency said.

“Under one company, it becomes more efficient to provide Qwest with all of its marketing needs,” said Tom Cotton, who was named general manager of the newly formed DDBQ.

Cotton will report to DDB worldwide president Ken Kaess.



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