Nearly a third of the newsroom will be affected, including the APAC editor and much of the international desk.
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Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post to lay off more than 300 journalists
APAC headcount drops 4.8% as IPG’s global workforce shrinks by 4,100 in 2024
CEO promises “thoughtful decision-making” as it plans more cuts.
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.
Edelman staff cuts reflect an industry at a crossroads
PR is at an inflection point where it is considered a senior adviser to CEOs and the C-suite, but is now being held to account for this increased responsibility. Tough decisions are required
Dentsu UK and Ireland to cut 2% of jobs
Campaign understands that the restructuring is not motivated by cost-cutting but is designed to enable Dentsu to hire in the right areas for future growth.
Google’s ad sales unit gets AI overhaul, sparking job cut fears
Plans could primarily impact the ad sales division as the tech giant explores the benefits of leveraging AI for operational efficiency.
300 staff to lose jobs as TVB reorganises its operations
The layoffs were announced as part of a cost-cutting exercise, as the Hong Kong broadcaster restructures its TV production and e-commerce businesses.
Stagwell cuts 300 staffers as client spend slows, leading to Q1 revenue decline
The holding company attributed the decline to comparisons with above average results in 2022 and slowing client spend amid a workforce restructuring.
The many emotions of redundancy: reflections of an agency leader
Making sense of losing your job takes time but sharing your experiences can help, confides Vizeum's former global strategy chief.
Edelman begins strategic hiring, restores staff pay
Richard Edelman says PR is well-placed to bounce back after a spring that was “no fun”.
'Do your own PR and don't give up hope' - bouncing back from job loss
Four PR professionals in the UK who have 'bounced back' and found employment tell their stories and offer advice.
Brace for job axes to swing and production to change forever
An adland status check necessitates embracing this cliche: It really isn't all doom and gloom.
Mass hiring freeze looms in adland as holding companies tighten belts
Agencies across North America and beyond are implementing these measures as the full impact of COVID-19 still remains unseen.
Dentsu slashes profit forecast, cuts international jobs as woes deepen
Australia, China and Singapore are among markets facing an 11% cut in headcount in response to challenging markets. Dentsu shares traded down 5% today.