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M&C Saatchi CEO’s future under scrutiny as agency looks at succession planning
Headhunter sounds out industry executives about potential interest in role.
Analysts expect Omnicom’s jobs restructuring to last into 2026
Omnicom maintains prediction of significant cuts next year is “speculation and inaccurate”.
Omnicom must show new structure is about more than cutting its way to growth
Changing how Omnicom operates and collaborates in post-IPG era requires shift in mindset and incentives.
WPP consolidates Grey and Ogilvy’s back-office operations
Consolidation is part of Grey’s split from AKQA into Ogilvy in May.
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.
EU clears Omnicom-IPG $26 billion mega merger
Omnicom passes final regulatory hurdle in acquisition of Interpublic Group.
WPP will ‘vigorously defend’ itself in class action lawsuit over claims it misled investors
US lawsuit accuses company of 'disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts' about the 'true state of WPP’s media arm' ahead of profit warning in July.
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Emirates appoints global media agency
All six networks were invited to pitch earlier this year.
Stagwell defends work with Israeli government after criticism
Stagwell owns agencies including Assembly, Forsman & Bodenfors and Goodstuff.
Four agency groups in race to win Jaguar Land Rover global marketing account
Integrated review encompasses most of British car-maker’s creative and marketing services globally.
Accenture and WPP have discussed potential M&A deal
Campaign understands there has been high-level contact between the two companies.
WPP closes in on new CEO as some big names ruled out
Decision by board coming 'sooner than expected', sources suggest.
Bacardi picks agencies for trio of global creative accounts
AMV was the incumbent on Bombay Sapphire's account and BBDO held the Bacardi Rum and St Germain accounts.
Agency Report Card 2024: Wavemaker
It was a year of disruption for Wavemaker APAC as network-level leadership instability, China reckonings, and client losses weighed on performance—but momentum in India, Indonesia and AI-driven innovation signal potential for recovery.
Agency Report Card 2024: VML
Working through a complex merger in 2024, VML remained steady and stable. Now it's time to show the world how it can flex its scale to creative benefit for all to see.
Agency Report Card 2024: TBWA
With bold campaigns, record-breaking new business wins, and a near-perfect client retention rate, the agency proved it could lead from the front. Yet, challenges in China and the pressures of rapid growth loom large—testing whether its ‘disruption’ can stand the test of time.
Agency Report Card 2024: UM
UM secured global accounts and strong results in Southeast Asia. But with key leadership exits and mounting competitive pressure, can it consolidate its strengths in a shifting industry landscape?
Agency Report Card 2024: Publicis Media
Publicis Media came in swinging in 2024—snagging big-name clients, racking up awards and riding a wave of regional growth. But with rivals regrouping and the AI race tightening, the fight for APAC dominance is far from over.
Agency Report Card 2024: Publicis Creative
Publicis Creative had a commanding year, with Leo Burnett cementing its place as APAC’s new creative powerhouse across major award shows. But as structural shifts continue to take shape, all eyes are on how this momentum carries forward.
Agency Report Card 2024: PHD
With robust retention rates in 2024 and an expanding presence in China, PHD had a league-topping year. But with new business wins on the slow and an impending merger, it remains to be seen how the agency can overcome incoming challenges.
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