The Big Consolidation
In a climate of consolidations: Remaking the agency map—tracking the deals that are reshaping the industry.
APAC M&A defies global dip, surging over 10% in 2024
Despite an active second half, global M&A volume fell 2% in 2024. However, APAC companies are bucking the trend, reporting a 10% surge and actively acquiring.
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Will the 'big six' become the 'big three'?
Gideon Spanier explains the likely impact of the impending Omnicom takeover of Interpublic.
WPP and Bain mull sale of Kantar Worldpanel data division for $6.5 billion
The deal could give WPP, which owns a 40% stake in the research company, a new source of cash after the ad giant suffered a $55 million profit drop in its latest earnings.
Clean Creatives highlights fossil fuel risks in Omnicom-IPG merger
The group is urging shareholders to demand greater transparency on fossil fuel-related risks, before approving the merger.
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Omnicom-IPG merger gains support, Krakowsky’s $48.6 million ‘golden’ pay raises ‘concern’
Two leading proxy advisory groups recommended shareholders vote in favour of acquisition.
Interpublic Group sells RGA
After 23 years as part of IPG, the sale will return the creative innovation agency to independence as a privately owned company.
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