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The $31 billion Omnicom-IPG deal has industrial logic but also many caveats
The biggest beneficiary might not be the two companies involved, but the wider agency sector itself, writes Campaign UK editor-in-chief, Gideon Spanier.
Why traditional programmatic is holding you back
The media ecosystem in Asia is now embracing app-driven, performance-first advertising. It's a shift that demands immediate attention from regional CMOs, says Resonant Agency's principal Ramakrishnan Raja.
Top exits and entrances of 2024
Explore our annual recap of marcomms leaders who transitioned into new roles or departed from their current positions over the past year.
Move and win roundup: Week of December 16, 2024
AKQA, Droga5, TBWA Melbourne, Poem, Snap, Didi, Agent99 and more in our weekly roundup of people moves and account wins.
Omnicom-IPG billings worth $2.7 billion in China: Ebiquity
In accordance with latest findings, the deal will position the combined group to achieve a 15.5% global market share, with ambitions to strengthen its foothold and close the gap with competitors in mainland China.
EssenceMediacom's Nick Lawson to leave after 33 years
He will depart at the end of the year.
‘This is not a merger of equals’: 6 marketing experts discuss the $13 billion Omnicon-IPG takeover
With the big six holdcos on the verge of becoming the big five, how will the so-called ‘mega-merger’ impact client work, employees, and opportunities for smaller agencies?
Publicis Groupe CEO Arthur Sadoun says Omnicom-IPG deal is 'real opportunity'
Sadoun said new holding company 'will require every leader to be focused internally on integration'.
Omnicom and IPG 'huddling together as cold winds blow': Martin Sorrell
S4 Capital head and former WPP chief talks to Campaign about Omnicom-IPG's $30 billion mega-merger—predicting 7,500 job cuts, dismissing AI claims as 'smokescreen', and warns of 'brutal' integration ahead.
Why Australia's social media ban impacts global marketers
With Australia set to ban social media for under-16s next year, the digital landscape faces a seismic shift. As younger audiences move offline and platform trust erodes, marketers must fundamentally rethink their approach to reaching consumers, argues Veridooh co-CEO Mo Moubayed.
Media & Marketing Charity Lunch raises funds for Mother’s Choice
Over 85 senior media and marketing leaders came together to raise over HK$1.1 million for the Hong Kong charity in support of vulnerable children and families.
Publicis agencies lead Agency of the Year 2024 APAC awards
Publicis Groupe led in creativity, PR, and culture, with OMD dominating media.
Special Group dominates at ANZ's Agency of the Year
Special and Howatson+Company were the only agencies to win more than one Gold on the night, but The Monkeys scooped the coveted Gold for Australia Creative Agency of the Year.
Publicis reigns at SEA Agency of the Year 2024
Leo Burnett and BBH Singapore stole the spotlight, as OMD took home media glory.
Omnicom and IPG chiefs on merger: Moving beyond ‘legacy advertising’, $750 million synergies and succession
John Wren and Philippe Krakowsky speak to Campaign.
Agency of the Year 2024 SEA winners: Singapore and Malaysia
Check out the complete winners list from Campaign's final AOY 2024 event for Singapore and Malaysia, as well as several Southeast Asian regional awards with entrants across five markets.
Agency of the Year 2024 winners: Asia-Pacific
Check out the 2024 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year's regional winners across APAC/Network.
Vivendi shareholders approve historic four-way split of media empire
Adland giant Havas gets Amsterdam listing nod as 97% of Vivendi shareholders back historic restructure.
Agency of the Year 2024 winners: Australia/New Zealand
See the complete winners list for the Australia/New Zealand region in the 2024 Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards.
Richard Edelman calls Omnicom's acquisition of IPG marketing's fourth 'big bang'
The Edelman CEO discusses what the holding company merger means for the PR industry and independent agencies like his.
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