Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Grupo ABC is one of the largest Marketing & Communication groups in the world (based on the Advertising Age's Annual Ranking) and a Global Growth Company according to the World Economic Forum in Davos. The agencies of Grupo ABC are focused on different areas such as Advertising, Marketing Services, Branding, Events and Entertainment, Digital and Corporate Communications. Grupo ABC is committed with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) towards children welfare, supports the Endeavor entrepreneurship institute and also support educational initiatives in the country. Grupo ABC's founder and partner, Nizan Guanaes, was awarded as Communications Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 (by Revista Dinheiro), Brazil's Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 (by Ernst&Young) and The Leader of Brazilian Communications Market (Meio & Mensagem, 2009). He was also chosen one of the 12 Advertising Living Legends at Cannes Lions Advertising Festival, among several other awards along his career as entrepreneur and advertising professional.