The Big Consolidation

In a climate of consolidations: Remaking the agency map—tracking the deals that are reshaping the industry.

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M&A deals continued to decline in 2024: COMVergence

Even as overall dealmaking declines, certain sectors such as ecommerce continue to be a major draw.

Apr 17, 2025

AI is no longer optional: Appier's CEO on creative intelligence and the company’s next chapter

Following Appier’s acquisition of AdCreative.ai, CEO Chih-Han Yu outlines the company’s full-stack marketing AI vision, what’s next for the firm, and the evolving role of CMOs in this era of AI-powered marketing.

Mar 24, 2025

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.

Mar 21, 2025

Will the 'big six' become the 'big three'?

Gideon Spanier explains the likely impact of the impending Omnicom takeover of Interpublic.

Mar 10, 2025

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.

Mar 10, 2025

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.