FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmerman, Omnicom's retail growth machine, today announced the hire of Michael Angelovich as EVP/Director of Strategic Planning. In his new role, Angelovich is responsible for strategic planning for the agency as well as leading the Red Light Project, the agency's heretical retail research engine. Within the role, Michael will also join the expanded leadership team that has revitalized growth for the retail shop.

Michael Goldberg, Chief Executive Officer, had this to say about Angelovich's arrival: "I was captured by Michael's ambition, willingness to invent and how much he cared about work. Michael makes insights better, work better and people better - and all that combined makes business better."

Michael has a stellar track record for building global strategic teams and cultivating strong client partnerships, including progressive industries such as retail, consumer goods and technology. During his tenure with mcgarrybowen, Angelovich helped the firm win the global Intel business and several key accounts, such as P&G and Staples. Michael also held several senior strategy positions for global agencies including Publicis, Young & Rubicam and TBWA.

"Angelovich is a perfect balance to our team. Brave, convincing, business obsessed and agile enough to work at the speed of retail," said Jordan Zimmerman, Founder and Chairman of Zimmerman.

About Zimmerman Advertising

Zimmerman Advertising, an Omnicom Group company, is the leading integrated, retail agency in the country. Zimmerman's clients represent some of the most prominent retail brands in the country, including hhgregg, Nissan, Party City, Dunkin' Donuts, Chico's, Tire Kingdom, AutoNation, Firehouse Subs, Boston Market, The Fresh Market and Michaels. Headquartered in South Florida, the agency has retail service offices throughout the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and Nashville. For information on the agency, visit http://www.zadv.com.

About Omnicom Group

Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

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