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2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

Apr 16, 2025

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.

Apr 4, 2025

Common Interest acquires Amplify to 'empower creativity'

The previously independent brand experience agency has offices in London, LA, Paris, New York and Sydney.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

Agency Report Card 2024: OMD

OMD APAC kept competitors on their toes with major account wins, standout campaigns, and a clean sweep of top industry awards. But with the incoming complexities of the Omnicom-IPG merger, questions remain about its next phase of growth—and how integration could reshape its market edge.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 2025

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.

Apr 3, 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.

Apr 3, 2025

Agency Report Card 2024: Havas Media

Newly independent and armed with its Converged strategy, Havas Media is pushing for growth in APAC. But with a limited regional presence, key account losses, and stiff competition from larger, tech-savvy rivals, the agency faces an uphill battle to prove its relevance and scalability in a cutthroat market.

Apr 3, 2025

Agency Report Card 2024: McCann Worldgroup

Despite creative highs and big wins in India and Southeast Asia, McCann APAC’s 2024 story was one of steady resolve rather than standout acceleration—with structural shifts, China softness and the looming Omnicom–IPG merger shaping a pivotal year ahead.