HEADLINES: Starcom expands Down Under

Starcom Worldwide is to strengthen its presence in the Australian market

with the inclusion of Dentsu-owned AIS Media's national network and

Total Media.

The new entity will operate under the Starcom banner and will be ranked

as the second-largest media agency in Australia, with billings of more

than USdollars 450 million.

Mr Paul Leeds, currently chief executive of AIS Media, will become

Starcom Australia's chief executive based in Melbourne.