Young & Rubicam acquires Guye Benker

WPP Group’s Young & Rubicam has acquired Zurich-based advertising agency Guye Benker. The Swiss business will continue to operate as a separate agency.

WPP Group’s Young & Rubicam has acquired Zurich-based advertising agency Guye Benker. The Swiss business will continue to operate as a separate agency.

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