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Publicity Wars: R&CPMK Accuses Ex-CEO of Stealing Clients and Employees to Launch Rival Firm
R&CPMK, one of the industry's largest PR firms, accused former CEO Mark Owens of soliciting clients and employees to launch a direct competitor.
The combined entity represented more than 500 stars including Robert Redford, Denzel Washington, Glenn Close, Katy Perry and brands like Samsung, McDonalds and YouTube. “This is a game changing and transformative moment for our agency, and a move that will create significant value and tremendous opportunities for our company and clients around the world,” Owens said at the time. No clients are referenced by name in the suits, but 2pm Sharp has posted images of the Rolling Stones, Jim Gaffigan, Adrien Brody and John David Washington, among others, on its Instagram account.
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