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UNILEVER TO REVIEW MEDIA PLANNING AND BUYING SERVICE

Unilever has announced that it will be reviewing its media planning and buying services in several of its leading countries. This is in line with company policy to review media agency arrangements periodically.

Currently, most of Unilever’s media services are provided by aligned, leading agencies from within the WPP, Omnicom and Interpublic marketing services groups. All three agency groups will be invited to participate in the review.

Laura Klauberg, Unilever Vice President Global Media, said, “As we drive media innovation and improved value for Unilever, and  as dramatic changes in the media landscape reshape  our communication needs, we are continuing to evaluate the service and capabilities of our media agency partners across all disciplines.”

“Unilever has undergone significant change over the last four or five years and this review gives us the opportunity to find the optimum solutions for our business.”

The review will commence in July 2009.

More information

Fleur van Bruggen, Media Relations Unilever Rotterdam, tel. +31 (0)10 2174844

About Unilever

Unilever’s mission is to add vitality to life. They meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of
life. Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with
strong local roots in more than 100 countries across the globe. Its portfolio includes some
of the world’s best known and most loved brands including thirteen €1 billion brands and
global leadership in many categories in which the company operates. The portfolio
features brand icons such as Knorr, Wall’s, Flora, Dove, Axe/Lynx, Omo/Persil/Skip, Marmite and Pot Noodle.

Unilever has around 174,000 employees in approaching 100 countries and generated
annual sales of €40 billion in 2008. More information about Unilever and its brands can be
found at www.unilever.com.

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