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Havas reports 0.8% drop in revenue for 2024 as Asia Pacific grows organically
First set of results since Havas was spun off from Vivendi.
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Omnicom-IPG merger gains support, Krakowsky’s $48.6 million ‘golden’ pay raises ‘concern’
Two leading proxy advisory groups recommended shareholders vote in favour of acquisition.
Media is key battleground for agency giants in new world order
Growth in media reflects how the scope has become much broader for clients, and Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG is poised to drive further change in the sector.
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Indie agencies gain ground globally, PMG tops rankings
Meanwhile, a confidential independent won the $200 million Shanghai General Motors media account in March.
FleishmanHillard hires Ketchum’s Jim Joseph as global head of brand impact
Joseph previously held roles at Ketchum such as US CEO and global CMO.
Why hasn’t adland tackled its long-hours culture?
Despite ongoing discussions about work-life balance, the industry remains caught in a cycle of late nights, last-minute deadlines, and climbing pressures. Adland weighs in on the persistent challenges and potential solutions.
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Amazon refunds advertisers whose ads appeared on CSAM sites
Amazon is emphasising its commitment to blocking ads alongside CSAM to lawmakers by refunding affected advertisers and strengthening ad safety measures.
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Le Monde expands global footprint with M International, spotlights Asian audiences
M Le magazine du Monde has debuted its English-language global edition including distribution in key Asian markets such as Japan, Korea, Greater China, and Singapore.
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Publicis Media poaches Mickey Zhang as China president
EXCLUSIVE: Zhang's appointment to a newly created leadership role is aimed at strengthening the team amid regional growth. She brings extensive brand-side and GroupM experience.
Finn Partners acquires Singapore-based consultancy Rice Communications
Rice managing partner James Brasher joins Finn in the same role, leading the agency’s combined Singapore office.
Electronic Arts appoints GroupM to global media account
T&Pm was the incumbent on the account.
Interpublic Group sells RGA
After 23 years as part of IPG, the sale will return the creative innovation agency to independence as a privately owned company.
APAC headcount drops 4.8% as IPG’s global workforce shrinks by 4,100 in 2024
CEO promises “thoughtful decision-making” as it plans more cuts.
‘Marketing is the fuel to the fire of consumerism’: Former Amazon veteran Maren Costa
Ahead of her keynote at Campaign360, the former Amazon UX designer turned climate activist unpacks her journey from internal whistleblower to global advocate, calling out corporate consumerism and the tech industry’s environmental toll.
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China M&A: VC surge in DeepSeek, AI creates opportunities amid overall dip
M&A in China's capital market are projected to rebound this year from a 10-year low.
Move and win roundup: Week of March 3, 2025
TBWA, McCann Worldgroup, VaynerMedia, FCB, VML, Initiative, Havas, TikTok, Dept, Enigma, BBC Studios, Fedex, Ogilvy, and more, in our weekly collection of people moves and account news.
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Stagwell revenue up 10% organically in last quarter of 2024
The holding company is predicting net revenue growth of 8% this year.
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How AI is reshaping the dynamics of ad fraud
Faced with an an alarming rise in invalid web traffic due to the rise of AI-powered crawlers and scrapers, Campaign explores the strategies advertisers can implement to mitigate the impact of evermore sophisticated AI ad fraud schemes.
Is CTV the new primetime for advertisers during Ramadan?
While traditional TV holds sentimental value, CTV offers advertisers precision, measurability, and creativity, says Xapads’ Edo Fernando.
WPP shares slump as revenue declines and headcount drops by 6000
The operations in India grew 2.8% but China declined by 20.8% on the back of pressures surrounding Group M.
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