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May 8, 2025

Accenture to acquire Japanese digital firm Yumemi

The deal will bring Yumemi’s 400-strong team into Accenture Song.

Apr 30, 2025

Publicis acquires sports agency Adopt, continues ‘bolt-on’ expansion strategy

The acquisition follows Publicis Groupe’s purchase of Lotame in early March.

Mar 24, 2025

APAC M&A defies global dip, surging over 10% in 2024

Despite an active second half, global M&A volume fell 2% in 2024. However, APAC companies are bucking the trend, reporting a 10% surge and actively acquiring.

Mar 10, 2025

WPP and Bain mull sale of Kantar Worldpanel data division for $6.5 billion

The deal could give WPP, which owns a 40% stake in the research company, a new source of cash after the ad giant suffered a $55 million profit drop in its latest earnings.

Mar 10, 2025

Clean Creatives highlights fossil fuel risks in Omnicom-IPG merger

The group is urging shareholders to demand greater transparency on fossil fuel-related risks, before approving the merger.

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.