john wren

Dec 4, 2025

John Wren on how Omnicom ‘will succeed’: more collaboration, new bonuses, big job cuts

CEO speaks about dramatic post-IPG restructure. “I am not foolish enough to work 14 hours a day for a dollar,” he tells Campaign, after giving up salary in favour of stock.

Nov 13, 2025

Publicis CEO hits out at Omnicom’s ‘apples and oranges’ approach on revenue

Arthur Sadoun calls on Omnicom to change how it reports revenues to improve transparency after IPG takeover.

Jun 20, 2025

John Wren on his vision for a bigger, better Omnicom

The chief executive tells Campaign why the IPG acquisition makes sense, what the impact will be and what will determine success.

Jun 12, 2025

John Wren: ‘Calculated risk makes you stronger’

Ahead of Cannes Lions, the chief executives of the 'big six' holding companies and senior leaders give their views on a range of topics relating to creativity and business. Today, it’s the turn of Omnicom’s John Wren.

Apr 17, 2025

Omnicom CEO John Wren dismisses speculation about Omnicom-IPG deal leading to client attrition

Wren was speaking at the Q1 earnings call and expects to close the IPG acquisition in H2 2025.

Mar 6, 2025

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.

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