Aegis Media, the leading global media and digital communications group, today announces the acquisition of TRIO Digital Integrated ("TRIO"), one of the most successful full-service digital agencies in China.

Led by CEO and Executive Creative Director Chris Chen and employing 120 people, TRIO is well-known across China for its creativity in the digital space, having been named Campaign Asia-Pacific's Greater China Digital Agency of the Year and Independent Agency of the Year in 2012. The acquisition will see TRIO rebranded to Trio Isobar to become part of the Isobar China group, which already includes wwwins Isobar and OMP.

Chris Chen will continue as CEO and Executive Creative Director of Trio Isobar, supported by General Manager April Chang and Deputy General Manager Britney Pai.

Nick Waters, CEO of Aegis Media Asia Pacific said: "TRIO is a top class digital marketing agency with high quality creative credentials. Bringing TRIO into the group adds another dimension to our market leading digital capabilities in China. This is an exciting move and we welcome Chris and his team to the company."

Jean Lin, CEO of Isobar Asia Pacific and Global Chief Strategy Officer said: "TRIO offers great credibility in China when it comes to integrated creative and digital innovation, not to mention the agency's pioneering spirit and strength of talent - something Isobar is always on the lookout for around the world. The addition of TRIO will make Isobar one of the largest digital marketing agency networks, with over 700+ digital specialists in China including wwwins Isobar and OMP."

Chris Chen, CEO and Executive Creative Director of Trio Isobar said: "Isobar's reputation is strong in China so when the opportunity arose to join the Aegis Media network it was an obvious decision and one that will grow our business exponentially. Isobar's full-service digital focus and scope also allows us to connect with clients across Aegis Media in China and provide increased capabilities across the network."

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Aegis Media

Louise Evans +44 (0) 20 7550 3469 (media)

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About Aegis Media
Aegis Media is a leading, global media and digital communications specialist whose vision is to Reinvent the Way Brands are Built. Through its five global network brands of Carat, Vizeum, Isobar, iProspect, Posterscope, Aegis Media helps clients reach their consumers and achieve their goals through communications services that include digital creative execution, media planning and buying, brand tracking, social media activation and marketing analytics. Aegis Media's operations worldwide are overseen by Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd., a governance body headquartered in London. This governance body also oversees the operations of Dentsu Network, which manages all of Dentsu's other global business operations outside of Japan. www.aemedia.com

About Isobar
Isobar is a modern communications agency network, made up of a committed and diverse group of over 3,000 people in 36 markets. Established in 2003, Isobar is the global home for the world's finest digital pioneers and the smartest traditional marketing talent, that helps reconnect brands with their fans and customers by creating irresistible ideas combining creative, planning, technology and data. Together, Isobar brings people and brands together, like never before. Isobar is part of Aegis Media. www.isobar.com

About Isobar APAC
Isobar has over 1,300 digital pioneers in 21 offices across 13 markets in Asia-Pacific, namely Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra), China (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Xiamen), Hong Kong, India (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore), Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines and Vietnam. Isobar APAC was awarded Digital Agency Network of the Year by Campaign Asia-Pacific in 2011 and 2012 and named Digital Agency of the Year in North Asia, Australia/New Zealand and South East Asia by Campaign Asia Pacific in 2012. For the fourth consecutive year, wwwins Isobar China achieved top rankings in the 2012 CR3 China Agency report.

About TRIO
Led by Founder, CEO and Executive Creative Director Chris Chen and employing 120 people, TRIO has won over 50 awards in Greater China and Asia. As a full service digital agency, being 'strategic, creative, innovative and integrated' is TRIO's mantra.

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