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Arthur Sadoun calls for ‘different approach’ at Cannes amid economic challenges
Publicis CEO says Lions festival should not just be about 'AI theory' or 'celebrating creativity for its own sake', given the toughest conditions since the pandemic.
Agency Report Card 2024: DDB
A storied legacy weighed down by churn, uneven creative output, and account losses. As organisational change looms, DDB must reignite its creative firepower or risk fading behind siblings TBWA and BBDO.
Agency Report Card 2024: Cheil Worldwide
The need for diversification beyond its parent, across clients, talent and DEI efforts is no longer optional. It’s a business necessity.
Agency Report Card 2024: BBDO
Amid challenging markets, BBDO is leaning on its creative capabilities while developing new technology skills to adapt to the new world of marketing, but this is still a work in progress.
Six agencies pitch for Emirates' $126 million global media account
IPG is the incumbent.
Agency Report Card 2024: Assembly
Assembly successfully pivoted to new sectors like healthcare and achieved B Corp certification. But revenue and operational hurdles must be addressed to solidify its position as a challenger agency.
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WPP set to drop GroupM brand in media shake-up
WPP media arm to change name as part of ongoing restructure.
Agency Report Card 2024: Accenture Song
From creative accolades at Cannes to its signature tech-driven growth, Accenture Song in APAC is well-positioned but needs to further tap into diversity as competition for transformation work intensifies.
WPP’s Mark Read on the new-biz pipeline, rebuilding in-office culture and not 'surrendering’ AKQA
CEO asserts that more time in-office will make WPP a 'stronger company in five years' time'.
Campari Group launches global media review
Incumbent on the account is Group M.
Omnicom Media Group consolidates influencer capabilities under Creo brand
Creo to operate influencer capabilities across 40-plus markets select markets, while select markets like the UK will operate as OMGCreo.
Meta’s anti-trust trial would be a ‘win-win all round if Instagram were split’
But breakup of the company could lead to higher prices for advertisers.
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Arthur Sadoun on secrets of Publicis’ pitch ‘success’ and how to support clients through tariff dramas
'Stop always being negative about our industry,' CEO says, after strong Q1 growth.
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Common Interest acquires Amplify to 'empower creativity'
The previously independent brand experience agency has offices in London, LA, Paris, New York and Sydney.
Agency Report Card 2024: Dentsu Creative
Despite revenue losses at a holding company level and sluggish growth, Dentsu Creative is nevertheless still gunning for creative excellence.
Agency Report Card 2024: Dentsu Media
Dentsu Media navigated a turbulent 2024, marked by financial pressures, leadership instability, and structural reorganisation, even as it pushed forward with AI investments and selective market successes.
Agency Report Card 2024: EssenceMediacom
In a difficult year underlined by restructuring and turmoil within parent company GroupM, the world’s largest media agency still holds many of the keys to mount a stronger rebound in 2025.
Agency Report Card 2024: FCB
Along with other IPG shops, the future will be determined by the impending IPG-OMG merger, but healthy performances in key APAC markets suggest FCB is on a steadier path than many of its rivals.
Agency Report Card 2024: Hakuhodo
Hakuhodo’s 2024 performance reflects an agency in transition. Whether these steps will future-proof the agency for global relevance or simply ensure its survival remains to be seen.
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