Samsung Australia's creative and media pitches are near a decision, AdNews can report.
The local arm of the multinational technology company has decided on an agency shortlist but has not yet "completed awarding" the accounts.
"Samsung Australia recognises the efforts of every participating agency in its recent roster review; and can confirm the process continues, with all involved agencies notified of the next stage," a Samsung spokesperson told AdNews.
"No further comment will be provided at this time."
Insiders have confirmed a report that M+C Saatchi is out of the creative pitch.
The involvement of Samsung's in-house agency Cheil in the pitch is still to be decided.
Incumbent agency Clemenger BBDO announced it was dropping out from the pitch in May.
The Omnicom agency has handled Samsung’s business in Australia since 2020 as part of a multi-year relationship.
Publicis Groupe does much of Samsung's global work through Starcom and Leos.
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