Landor Associates (US)

Landor is a global branding and design agency, owned by WPP and aligned with the Y&R Brands business group. Services include corporate branding and naming, packaging and retail design and general consultancy. The business was founded in 1941 by Walter Landor, who famously established the Klamath, a retired ferryboat in San Francisco Bay as its HQ during the 1960s. The business was acquired by Y&R after Landor's death in 1989. There are now offices in 24 countries worldwide. Advertising Age estimated total revenues of $121m in 2009, including $66m in the US. Charles Wrench is CEO. Adbrands does not currently profile this company but subscribers may access account assignments and contact information. The searchable account assignments database is available to full subscribers to Adbrands.net premium services. Click here to access Adbrands account assignments (subscribers only); or see here for information on how to subscribe.

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