McCann-Erickson was added in December as two other agencies withdrew.
On July 26, there was a stir in the Pines when it appeared that the agency had withdrawn from the event.
She added that two other agencies, besides Meldrum & Fewsmith, withdrew from the review.
In an unusual move the agency withdrew the proposal.
The agency withdrew from that review to pursue Hyundai.
But after comment from almost 300,000 people protesting their inclusion, the agency withdrew that proposal and started over.
The agency withdrew the ruling and agreed to study the matter in the light of new regulations on fringe benefits last year.
The agency withdrew, he added, because "we are now convinced" that was not the case.
The statement said that the agency proposed regulations on the discharges in June 2002 but later withdrew them.
The agency withdrew the ad and made a donation to a charity chosen by Mr. Carter.