Gideon Spanier
Feb 10, 2025

Omnicom cut 3,000 roles during 2024 ahead of IPG takeover move

Total headcount fell 1,000, as job reductions more than offset acquisition of 2000-strong Flywheel, and agency group plans further staff cuts to save US$330 million.

John Wren (left) and Philippe Krakowsky visited London in January to meet agency heads across the two holdcos

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