~ Keith returns to the agency after five years at JWT ~

AUSTIN, Texas — August 6, 2012— GSD&M announced today the return of Keith Jose to the agency after five years at JWT Atlanta. As director of business development, Jose will oversee all aspects of GSD&M’s new business operation and will replace Nancy Ryan, who moved over to lead the newly acquired Walgreens account.

Jose returns to GSD&M after serving as director of business development at JWT Atlanta working with brands like The United States Marine Corps, U.S. Virgin Islands, Jiffy Lube, Shell, Transamerica and SCANA Energy. Prior to JWT, Jose served as GSD&M’s business development supervisor from 2001 to 2007.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Keith back to lead our growing new business efforts,” said J.B. Raftus, CMO of GSD&M. “Few people know this agency as well as he does. Keith is uniquely suited to help us capitalize on the momentum we’ve built recently with seven new clients in the past 15 months.”

During his time at GSD&M, Jose was part of the new business efforts that secured new clients including BMW, Norwegian Cruise Line, AARP, Frito Lay (Sun Chips, Tostitos), Charles Schwab, Legacy, Kinko’s, YELLOWPAGES.COM in addition to several projects for existing clients. He also served as project manager for two years at GSD&M prior to this position.

About GSD&M
GSD&M is an advertising agency headquartered in Austin, Texas. With a restless culture and purpose as a guiding force, GSD&M builds brands with an integrated creative and media approach. GSD&M is part of Omnicom Group, Inc. (NYSE:OMC). For more information, go to GSDM.com.

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