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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.
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.
Publicis Groupe buys Mars United Commerce for undisclosed sum
The acquisition follows Publicis Groupe’s purchase of Influential this summer.
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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.
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.
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.
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