Despite solid growth in Japan, Dentsu’s international restructuring failed to bear fruit, leading to a 0.2% H1 organic decline, a lowered full-year forecast, and an 8% global workforce cut.
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Dentsu H1 2024 earnings: Japan grows with digital ad gains as APAC struggles with market challenges
Dentsu Group reported a 0.2% organic revenue increase in Q2 2024—with Japan's digital advertising growth leading the charge. However, APAC's growth lags as client losses and market challenges persist, impacting overall regional performance.
Adland cautiously welcomes Labour government in UK
But industry bodies call for regulatory certainty and reform of education and skills.
Spark Foundry UK names new chief executive as Pete Edwards departs
Edwards joined Spark Foundry in 2019 as chief client officer.
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.
UK Government bans PR agencies from working in Russia
UK providers of PR and communications services have been banned from operating in Russia as the UK Government prohibits services exports to the country.
New Zealand agency Special on why the UK is key to its global expansion
Tony Bradbourne, founder of Special, tells Campaign why the time is right to launch an office in the 'tough and competitive' London market.
Dept acquires digital shop Feed to tap into personalised creative content boom
Days after announcing its Asia entry, the Dutch digital 'challenger' agency acquires UK-based Feed, which has offices in Sydney.
Coca-Cola puts trucks back on the festive road
Coca‑Cola is ringing in the holidays by bringing back a well-loved activation.
UK ad watchdog to scrutinise sustainability claims
The watchdog says new guidance is needed to help businesses get their advertising right amid increased focus on preventing climate change.
Gigantic cake stirs up hype for new season of 'Bake Off'
The 78-foot cake in Glasgow is just one of several clever and fun parts of a Channel 4 campaign promoting a new season of the popular cooking show.
Facebook plans targeting changes after ‘discriminatory’ job ads allowed in UK
Campaign group Global Witness had ads approved that it asked not to be shown to women and people over the age of 55.
Singapore Tourism Board appoints Finn Partners as sole UK PR agency
The agency's travel team will support STB’s leisure, business and meeting and incentive travel comms programme in the UK in a two-year brief lasting until August 2023.
New McDonald’s campaign will give you the giggles
Beautifully simple UK ad by Leo Burnett taps into moments of light-hearted relief.
Heineken brings Uefa stadium experience to homes
Heineken is bringing the stadium experience to homes so fans can feel like they are watching the Uefa Euro 2020 matches at a football ground.
Ad regulator tells brands and influencers not to use misleading beauty filters
The UK Advertising Standards Authority's action follows complaints it upheld relating to Instagram stories.
UK wants to create new ad market enforcer for Google and Facebook
Tech giants would be subject to fines for unacceptable behaviour and market abuse.