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Dec 13, 2024

Thailand, Malaysia draw M&A interest as Asian ad giants hit pause: Report

A new SI Partners' report reveals Asian advertising groups are under pressure to adapt or face acquisition—with Q3 2024 deal volumes up 7.2% and AI investments hitting $17 billion despite concerns over its reliability for agencies.

Nov 13, 2024

WPP takes total ownership of T&Pm

Holding company did not previously have entire ownership of The & Partnership, which merged with MSix & Partners to form T&Pm.

Sep 20, 2024

Publicis Groupe buys Mars United Commerce for undisclosed sum

The acquisition follows Publicis Groupe’s purchase of Influential this summer.

Aug 26, 2024

APAC bucks global M&A slump, deals surge 30%

While global mergers and acquisitions tumbled 15% in H1, APAC bucked the trend with a 30% surge in deal-making, signaling an aggressive appetite for growth in the region.

Jul 24, 2024

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.

Apr 30, 2024

M&A rumour mill is buzzing as Publicis pulls ahead of agency pack

Speculation has created what one insider calls a 'febrile' atmosphere at the top of the agency sector.