DETROIT, May 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Detroit today announced that Gary Holme has joined the team as SVP, Creative Director on ALDI.

"We've developed a strong and lasting partnership with ALDI and look forward to achieving further success with them," said Mike Stocker, EVP, Co-Creative Director, McCann Detroit. "I'm confident that Gary's creative drive and experience will inspire the team and reinforce our commitment to help ALDI, the nation's low price grocery leader, continue to grow its brand."

With more than 20 years of experience in creative development and brand strategy, Holme is an award-winning creative director, art director, designer, writer, artist and agency founder. He joins McCann Detroit after serving advertising agencies in Los Angeles and Orange County, California, with creative and art direction, as well as copywriting and digital work. Prior to that, he was a partner, owner and Chief Creative Officer for Dorsey/Holme Experience in Toronto, Canada, where he worked on digital, mobile, TV and print campaigns for corporate and retail clients. Additionally, Holme has led and developed campaigns across media channels for clients such as Molson Coors Brewing Company, Pizza Hut, Hudson's Bay Company, Walmart Canada, KIA Canada, Target and Harley-Davidson.

"Attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry to effectively serve our clients has always been a top priority for us," said Robin Chrumka, EVP, Co-Creative Director, McCann Detroit. "We're excited that professionals from across the country see Detroit as the destination to showcase their creative ability and foster their careers. With a solid team in place, we will continue to raise the bar on what we can create and accomplish."

About McCann Detroit
McCann Detroit (http://mccanndetroit.com/) part of McCann Worldgroup, is a full-service creative advertising agency dedicated to brands, consumers and culture. Located in Birmingham, Michigan, the company has more than 170 employees and serves a variety of clients, including Pure Michigan, General Motors, ALDI, MGM Grand Detroit, Ameriprise Financial and Priority Health.

McCann Worldgroup, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), is a leading global marketing services company with 24,000 employees in more than 120 countries, comprising McCann Erickson (advertising), MRM//McCann (digital marketing/relationship management), Momentum Worldwide (total brand experience), McCann Health (professional/dtc communications), CRAFT (global adaptation and production), UM (media management), Weber Shandwick (public relations), FutureBrand (consulting/design), ChaseDesign (shopper marketing) and PMK-BNC (entertainment/brand/popular culture).

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