ICOM, a leading global network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies, has appointed Brands Communication Group (BCG), San Jose, to represent the network in Costa Rica.

ICOM appointed Paprika, Singapore, and the THE agency, Istanbul to represent the network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies in their respective markets.

The ICOM global network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies has appointed Base 1, Santiago, to represent the network in Chile.

m.a.d. brand care, Swiss member of ICOM, a leading global network of independent advertising and marketing agencies, has named Christian Loosli managing director, responsible for day-to-day operations. He has 20 years of communications experience.

ICOM, a leading global network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies, has appointed Humming IMC, Seoul, to represent the network in Korea. Humming IMC becomes the 13th agency member of ICOM's Asia/Pacific region.

ICOM, a leading global network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies, has appointed Bridgz Marketing Group, Minneapolis, and KMF Werbung, Hamburg, as new members to expand the network's capabilities.

A survey of members of the ICOM global network of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies found much optimism for 2011, reflecting the outlook and budgets of clients.