MediaCom selected as MetLife's new media agency of record
MetLife announced that MediaCom will lead all media planning and buying in the US.
MediaCom selected as MetLife's new media agency of record
After a six-month review, the GroupM agency was selected to cover all of MetLife’s business lines in the US, including retirement and income products, property and casualty, and group benefits.
Hugh Dineen, MetLife’s senior vice president and US chief marketing officer said of the announcement: “As we continue to transform marketing at MetLife, it is important that we have a partner who can drive a holistic and strategic view of all media, continue to challenge and push our thinking to new levels and make an impact across all our lines of business. The team at MediaCom impressed us with its leadership and vision to move our business forward and best-in-class capabilities that align with our needs.”
“Our passion is to transform data into meaningful consumer knowledge that informs superior strategic thinking and inspired messaging,” said Sasha Savic, chief executive officer of MediaCom USA. “MetLife is committed to making data-driven decisions to drive its business forward, which makes it the perfect partner and client on the road ahead.”
Incumbents MEC and Merkle will transition off of the business, and MediaCom will start buying duties as of January 1st, 2018.