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Do the latest holding company results signify a shift towards media first?

Industry leaders weigh in on what Dentsu, Omnicom, Publicis Groupe and Interpublic Group results mean for media.

Feb 20, 2025

Google is on a mission to make using AI ‘A-OK’

The tech giant’s AI Lighthouse Program is one of a slate of recent efforts to give its Gemini tools the human touch.

Feb 14, 2025

Troy Ruhanen: 'I wouldn't have taken OAG job if it was all about efficiency and smashing things'

The Omnicom Advertising Group chief executive explains the value of bringing various agency brands together within one structure, discusses his working style and insists that reports of the industry's demise are greatly exaggerated.

Feb 10, 2025

Omnicom cut 3,000 roles during 2024 ahead of IPG takeover move

Total headcount fell 1,000, as job reductions more than offset acquisition of 2000-strong Flywheel, and agency group plans further staff cuts to save US$330 million.

Feb 9, 2025

OMD releases a fresh new positioning to let the industry know: ‘We create what’s next’

EXCLUSIVE: The global media agency network revealed the brand refresh to over 14,000 employees during a global town hall earlier this week.

Feb 5, 2025

Arthur Sadoun on why Publicis didn’t buy IPG and how Omnicom is ‘the new WPP’

In conversation with the Publicis' CEO after the group reported annual revenue growth of 5.8%.

Jan 25, 2025

Omnicom and IPG chiefs visit UK to sell merger to staff and pitch consultants

The two groups will continue to operate independently and compete in pitches for the time being, as the M&A deal could take a year to complete.

Jan 24, 2025

Zurich picks single agency for global media account

Results are in for the winner-takes-all pitch.

Jan 22, 2025

Revealed: Latest hybrid working policies across 'big six' agency groups

In the wake of WPP's controversial policy change, here is a roundup of all WFH policies across adland holdcos.

Jan 22, 2025

GroupM axes global agency CEO roles in major centralisation push

EssenceMediacom, Mindshare and Wavemaker brands will still operate globally and local market CEOs will retain their roles.

Jan 17, 2025

Snapchat nudges US fans to ‘Find Your Favorites on Snap’ as possible TikTok ban looms

The campaign spotlights personal testimonials from Loren Gray, Avani Gregg and Harry Jowsey.

Jan 15, 2025

Bracing for a ban: What to know about a world without TikTok

The app could disintegrate, sending users and marketers on a mission to find another go-to platform.

Jan 14, 2025

Vietnamese American astronaut activist makes leaps for womankind—wearing an E.l.f. red lip

E.l.f. Beauty partnered with Amanda Nguyen, the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman astronaut to go to space, for its ‘Show Your(s)e.l.f.’ series.

Dec 16, 2024

Timeline of a mega-merger: The origins of Omnicom and IPG

See the full timeline of advertising's new powerhouse merger here.

Dec 2, 2024

M&C Saatchi details global rebrand and strategy shift focusing on 'cultural power'

Rebrand will officially launch in March 2025 as the agency celebrates its 30th anniversary.