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Indian CCI raid GroupM, Publicis, IPG and Dentsu offices over alleged price-fixing
ad agency raids broadcasting Dentsu digital group groupm interpublic interpublic group Publicis By Campaign India Team

As India’s ad market evolves, CCI's raids on global agencies and broadcasters raise concerns over price collusion, media buying, and market fairness.

IPG reportedly in talks to sell RGA to Tata Consultancy Services
dow jones interpublic group rga wall street journal By Staff Reporters

Based on a report by WSJ, the potential acquisition by TCS would place the company alongside other consulting giants like Accenture and Deloitte in offering integrated digital transformation and creative services.

Andrea Cook departs Interpublic Group
interpublic group ipg By Chris Powell

Cook was most recently McCann’s global innovation officer, while also leading the agency’s North American L’Oreal business.

IPG declines in 2023, targets flat 2024 as last year’s challenges continue
earnings financials interpublic group ipg By Alison Weissbrot

Asia-Pacific led Q4 revenue declines due to dips in China and Japan. CEO Philippe Krakowsky estimates the holding company will invest roughly $80 million in AI this year.

Digital agencies weigh on IPG’s 2023 growth forecast
earnings interpublic group ipg By Alison Weissbrot

Despite strong 7% y-o-y organic growth in 2022, Interpublic Group expects softness at agencies including R/GA and Huge to drag on 2023 performance.

Interpublic Group names Channing Martin global chief diversity, social impact officer
interpublic group By Ewan Larkin

Martin will lead strategy on all diversity-related matters and expand the company’s equity and inclusion practices.

IPG suspends operations in Russia
interpublic group ipg By Alison Weissbrot

CEO Philippe Krakowsky cited failed ceasefire talks and escalating attacks on civilians.

IPG to mandate proof of vaccination or testing for return to office
interpublic group ipg By Aleda Stam

Employees must be vaccinated or provide a negative Covid result from a test taken within 72 hours of being in the office.

IPG returns to growth globally, with 3.4% lift in APAC
earnings interpublic group ipg By Alison Weissbrot

While it was flat in the US, the holding company saw increases in every other region as clients showed more optimism.

R/GA drives creation of Zig app for ComfortDelGro
interpublic group By Rahul Sachitanand

During the pandemic, the IPG-owned shop rapidly built what it calls a new online city concierge service for the Singapore transport company.

IPG organic revenue down 4.8% in 2020, but it expects 2021 bounce back
advertising agencies financials interpublic group ipg By Alison Weissbrot

Q4 revenue's dip was slightly steeper than Q3 due to a heavy reliance on project revenue. Asia recorded the steepest decline in organic revenue in the quarter, down 17.4% year-on-year.

Godiva brings on McCann for global creative
interpublic group mccann By Lindsay Stein

The Interpublic Group agency's London office will lead the account.

IPG Mediabrands appoints Rommel Mariano to ASEAN regional business director role
interpublic group ipg mediabrands By Press Release

MANILA - IPG Mediabrands, the media innovation unit of Interpublic Group, has appointed Rommel Mariano as the ASEAN regional business director, overseeing the global media business for J&J across six key markets: The Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

IPG Mediabrands names regional communications planning director
interpublic group ipg mediabrands singapore By Press Release

SINGAPORE - IPG Mediabrands, the media innovation unit of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), controlling a US$36 billion global media buying portfolio, has appointed Swapna Nayak as the regional communications planning director, focusing on Integrated strategy, innovation, content and owned asset development for Mediabrands’ global clients across Asia Pacific.

Maricel Arenas exits Harrison Comms in the Philippines
interpublic group By Staff Reporters

MANILA - After 10 years as managing director of Harrison Communications, a part of Interpublic group, Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas is retiring effective 15 August.

IPG Mediabrands strengthens strategic services in Thailand
interpublic group ipg mediabrands thailand By Racheal Lee

BANGKOK - IPG Mediabrands, the media innovation unit of Interpublic Group, has strengthened its strategic services with the appointments of Sora Golf Kaitkanarat and Chantana Saengjaroensap, effective today (1 March).

Mediabrands names Matt Seiler global CEO
interpublic group ipg UM By Staff Reporters

GLOBAL - Interpublic (IPG) has named Matt Seiler as CEO of media and marketing group Mediabrands, effective immediately.

Mediabrands Ventures appoints Jimmy Poon as China CEO
ceo interpublic group By Jin Bo

SHANGHAI – Interpublic Group’s Mediabrands Ventures today announced the appointment of Jimmy Poon (pictured) as its new CEO for China.

Mediabrands launches joint-venture Reprise Media in India
digital interpublic group ipg media UM By Jane Leung

INDIA – Interpublic Group’s (IPG) Mediabrands has signed a majority-joint venture partnership with India-based Interactive Avenues to form new business unit Reprise Media.

Universal McCann scoops AIA's regional media account
aia carat groupm interpublic group media prudential By Staff Reporters

SINGAPORE - Interpublic Group's Universal McCann (UM) has been appointed by AIA to its regional media buying duties.

Agency holding companies shows signs of financial recovery; Sir Martin Sorrell comments
asia pacific havas holding companies interpublic group martin sorrell omnicom Publicis shufen goh By Anita Davis

ASIA-PACIFIC - Holding companies took a predictable knock in Asia and around the world last year, but the signs are now generally positive.

UPDATE: Unilever retains Mindshare in India, South Asia and Thailand as FMCG giant announces results of US$5 billion global media account
global interpublic group media mindshare omnicom media group phd unilever By Kate Nicholson

ASIA-PACIFIC - After a six-month review process, Unilever has retained Mindshare to handle its business in South Asia, including India, and Thailand, as well as the US, Canada, Western Europe and South and Central Europe.

Agencies shine in 2009 despite a turbulent year
advertising agencies bbh creative interpublic group media OMD omnicom phd Publicis wpp By Atifa Hargrave-Silk

It was comforting to see an industry that emerged at the end of 2009 in fair health - despite the many knocks the year had delivered.

Brien to replace Dooner as McCann Worldgroup head
advertising interpublic group ipg McCann Worldgroup media By Anita Davis

GLOBAL - Worldwide CEO of Mediabrands Nick Brien (pictured) has been appointed CEO of McCann Worldgroup, succeeding John Dooner, Jr., who will assume the role of executive chairman until the end of the year to facilitate the transition.