Meanwhile, three agencies join the individual media agency rankings.
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Interpublic catapults into July media league
Interpublic reports $94 million loss for Q1 2025
The loss was fuelled by $203 million in costs for 'strategic restructuring actions'.
Indian CCI raid GroupM, Publicis, IPG and Dentsu offices over alleged price-fixing
As India’s ad market evolves, CCI's raids on global agencies and broadcasters raise concerns over price collusion, media buying, and market fairness.
Omnicom in talks to buy Interpublic—report
Omnicom and IPG: Rumours of a merger surfaced a year ago.
Industry sources dismiss ‘uncooked’ rumour about potential Publicis bid for IPG
M&A report surfaced on financial blog.
IPG announces flat Q3; RGA and Huge held for sale
The holding company’s full-year organic growth forecasting remains at 1%.
Q1 global media new-biz spotlight: Billings fall but retentions rise
Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz among flurry of reappointments.
Pfizer moves creative from IPG to Publicis after just 10 months
Pharma giant consolidates global creative business with Publicis months after splitting duties between the two holding companies last May; IPG retains PR and health briefs.
Global new business spotlight: Publicis dominates with four major wins
While Starcom retained BMW's $250 million business in China, the biggest wins for the final quarter of 2023 came from the US, with WPP showing the biggest growth on the media side.
Asia-Pacific new-biz spotlight: HSBC, Indofood and Kia among biggest media moves
Meanwhile, two of the ‘big six’ holding groups buck the trend in creative by boosting activity.
McCann APAC president Ghassan Harfouche on navigating the business of creativity
In an exclusive interview, Ghassan Harfouche, president of McCann Worldgroup in Asia-Pacific sat down with Campaign while on a recent trip to Singapore. Here, he shares his leadership strategy, experiences across different regions, and how the agency is navigating challenges ahead.
Global new-biz round-up: Pfizer picks Interpublic and Publicis for global account
US allocated lion’s share of business.
IPG declines 1.7% in Q2 as tech pullback drags revenue
The holding company’s organic net revenue suffered as tech clients “weighed significantly” on growth and digital agencies continued to underperform.
Global new-biz round-up: Adobe and Huawei among big wins by Publicis and WPP
Five of 'big six' holding groups see billings drop.
Global new-biz round-up: Jim Beam and Pfizer among flurry of creative reviews
Publicis Groupe and Havas post year-on-year growth.
Omnicom was best-performing stock among agency giants in 2022
WPP was weakest performer among 'big four'.
Dxtra agencies reporting to IPG CEO Philippe Krakowsky after Polansky retirement
The holding company is not planning to replace the recently retired Dxtra CEO.
Philippe Krakowsky: Always shine a spotlight on the importance of ideas
A return to making real-life connections and engaging with fellow creatives and clients at Cannes Lions matters, Philippe Krakowsky, chief executive of Interpublic Group says, as part of our series by global agency chiefs.
Agency Report Card 2021: FCB
The Interpublic network maintains strong creative output and holds its own in business performance, but struggles to convince that it is moving forward fast enough in terms of innovation.
Michael Roth retires as Interpublic chairman
Departure contrasts with peers Maurice Lévy and Sir Martin Sorrell, who have continued to work.