A good amount of creative accolades came Hakuhodo's way in 2021, especially thanks to its non-Japan offices. And revenue has more or less recovered from pandemic losses. Meanwhile, the parent company and its many subsidiaries continue to pursue a lot of different initiatives aimed at increasing innovation. Yet for all that, there's little evidence the agency is shifting into a higher gear. And its performance in one important area remains woeful.
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