Burrell Communications Group
Burrell Communications Group specializes in developing advertising and marketing campaigns targeted to Black Americans and the urban market. Burrell is one of the largest black owned advertising agencies in the US. The company offers services such as ad consulting, account planning, event planning, public relations, research and creative ad work.
The company founded in 1971 by Thomas Burrell, who was Chairman and CEO untill steping down in 2004. French advertising giant Publicis, bought 49% of Burrell in 1999.
Burrell Communications Group
233 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-297-9600
Fax: 312-297-9601
Website: www.burrell.com
Senior Management
chairman emeritus: Thomas Burrell
Managing Partner: Fay H. Ferguson
Managing Partner: McGhee Williams
Managing Partner and Chief Creative Officer: Steve Conner
Industry Information
Advertising and Marketing
Financial Information
Fiscal Year-End: December
2003 Sales (mil.): $21.0
1-Year Sales Growth: (16.0%)
2003 Employees: 129
Company Type: Private
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