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IPG reports organic revenue growth of 1.7% for Q2 but net profit down 19%
Group forecasting full-year organic growth of 1%, a downgrade on its previous forecast.
Cannes Lions and Warc owner Ascential to be acquired for $1.5 billion
Deal agreed by boards of Informa and Ascential but subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.
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Arthur Sadoun on defying doubters, Q2 revenue upgrade, ‘very high’ staff bonus pool and Paris Olympics
Publicis CEO talks to Campaign at Q2 results.
Chris Freeland departs from Rapp
The executive chair for the UK and APAC, Freeland's responsibilities have been picked up by chief executive Gabrielle Ludzker.
Dentsu Lab raids MediaMonks for new leadership team
Dentsu plans to launch its London Lab in October with a new EMEA team, including ex-APAC leaders.
AAR: Media new business falls 4% in H1 but bucks industry-wide double-digit decline
Social’s climb continues, becoming the only discipline to experience year-on-year growth.
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Zaid Al-Qassab is on a mission to change how ‘the outside world thinks of M&C Saatchi’
The new CEO tells Campaign why the agency group must become a solutions-based business, look beyond traditional advertising, and embrace learnings from markets including Singapore and Sydney.
Tim Irwin steps down as EssenceMediacom EMEA chief executive
Irwin will depart at the end of the summer, when he will move away from a full-time career.
Brainlabs adds GroupM and Gravity Media alumnus to global leadership team
Previously, Seamer worked for GroupM in leadership roles across the APAC region, including a term of more than two years as CEO of MediaCom Australia and New Zealand.
UM appoints first chief performance officer
New role has been created to help clients with digital transformation.
Change the Ref urges international adoption of US kids plagued by gun violence
The nonprofit’s latest campaign, Save us from the USA, targets international citizens to raise awareness for lack of gun violence reform in the U.S.
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Agency Report Card 2023: Wunderman Thompson
As the curtain falls on a year of connected customer experiences, integrated communications, and business growth, Wunderman Thompson, now part of VML, embraces a fresh chapter. With new leadership at the helm, they set sail toward a brighter future.
Agency Report Card 2023: Wieden+Kennedy
Having opened offices in Singapore and Seoul in 2023, the agency’s uniquely creative style has gained traction by securing local clients.
Agency Report Card 2023: Wavemaker
With a sharp ascent to the top spot in Campaign’s Media rankings for 2023, Wavemaker had a solid year of performance even amidst an uncertain economic landscape.
Agency Report Card 2023: VMLY&R
The agency’s performance across both business and creativity didn’t quite match 2022’s. However, with a new leadership team in tow, VMYLY&R should be ready for a wave of change and innovation following its merger with Wunderman Thompson.
Agency Report Card 2023: UM
A stable year of growth with a bright spot in DEI and innovation, UM’s performance for 2023 was immensely laudable, but just shy of remarkable.
Does adland need to up its game on short-form ads?
Tor Myhren, Film Lions president, told Cannes the industry needs to get better at short ads.
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Agency Report Card 2023: TBWA
It was a robust year in which the Omnicom shop opened its doors to exciting new talent and clients on the roster and championed diversity with 100% leadership retention.
The Lego Group picks agency for $469 million global media account
Incumbent Initiative repitched for the account.
Agency Report Card 2023: RGA
Amid a leadership reshuffle and being heavily impacted by contractions in the tech sector, RGA has focused on strategic reinvention and diversification to stand out going forward.
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