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BBDO is one of the largest global agency networks worldwide. The company provides a variety of services, including audio engineering, Web designing, casting and directing, marketing, research and music production. It identifies minority and women-owned business enterprises in the United States. BBDO also encourages business entities to obtain certification with third-party organizations. It has more than 280 offices across 75 countries. With one of its offices in Minneapolis, BBDO employs a staff of nearly 17,000 people.

Martin Williams is a part of Omnicom Group and has four primary operating divisions: Martin Williams Advertising, Tripleink, Tequila and Karwoski & Courage Public Relations. The company is a provider of advertising, marketing and brand solutions. Martin Williams Advertising specializes in providing marketing and advertising services across a spectrum of media, including print, television and Web, to retail, corporate image, consumer products, service and business-to-business clients. The company s direct marketing and design division, known as Tequila, specializes in interactive media, e-commerce, design and retail merchandising. Tripleink specializes in multilingual marketing communications and Karwoski & Courage is the division that specializes in public relations and promotion. Martin Williams portfolio of clients includes Cargill, Donatos Pizza, Lincoln Financial Group, L.L. Bean, Mahogany Bay, Staples and Victory Motorcycles.

Haworth Marketing & Media is a marketing, media planning and placement firm. Founded in 1970, it was one of the first marketing and media operations in the country, and is one of the top 10 independently owned media services agencies. The company s media planning group focuses on brand development, sales returns and efficiency. Its buying team negotiates advertising schedules across all media nationally and regionally. The company s capabilities include strategic partnerships, national and spot television and radio, magazines, newspaper, out-of-home and non-traditional media, interactive, Hispanic media and sports, entertainment and cause marketing. Haworth's clients include Target stores, Marshall Field s, Edina Realty, Select Comfort, Tires Plus, Wilsons Leather, Red Wing Shoes, Centerpoint Energy, Tiger Woods Foundation and Red Baron.