Yannick Bolloré has called his French holdco “one of the most acquisitive groups in the industry,” but downplayed speculation about a deal with struggling WPP.
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Havas CEO says it is ‘not in discussions with WPP’
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Yannick Bolloré: ‘AI is a powerful creative partner’
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Ahead of Cannes Lions, the chief executives of the 'big six' holding companies and senior leaders give their views on a range of topics relating to creativity and business. Today, it’s the turn of Havas' chief executive and chairman, Yannick Bolloré.
Havas to offer staff up over $40 million in incentives as it lines up Dutch stock market debut
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Bosses could get extra $8 million in cash bonuses for working on separation from Vivendi, prospectus reveals.
We can be better with AI, but we must be better than AI
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Ahead of Cannes Lions, Campaign asked the CEOs of the big six agency groups how they make the business case for investing in creativity – now and in the coming age of artificial intelligence. Havas' Yannick Bolloré offers his view.
Havas acquires social media agency
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The acquisition is the second Havas has announced this year.
The future truly lies in Asia: Havas' Rana Barua
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Campaign speaks to Rana Barua, Havas' group CEO for Southeast and North Asia, on his expanded role beyond India, exploring the potential for strategic alliances in APAC, and why AI is now an inevitable part of life.
Uncommon shareholders banked $37.9 million upfront with potential $103.7 million earn-out
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More than half (51%) of Uncommon was acquired in deal last summer.
Rob Mayhew slams Havas over Shell in mocking video
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Rob Mayhew, the popular social media creator, has published a video mocking Havas and its CEO Yannick Bolloré after the company defended its decision to work with Shell.
Yannick Bolloré: Why Havas was happy to pitch for Shell and the rise of ‘super-creativity’
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CEO tells Campaign he is optimistic, after reporting 4.5% growth in Q3, ahead of some key rivals.
Havas claims to be among ‘best in class’ with 4.5% growth in Q3
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French agency group expects organic revenue to be ahead of most rivals.
Ad agency chiefs offer support to staff in Israel after Hamas attack
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Campaign has compiled a summary of responses as war in Gaza Strip looms.
Global agency chiefs explain India's strategic importance
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EXCLUSIVE: Leaders of the world's top marketing communications holding companies describe the role their Indian operations play and why the market is increasingly critical to success.
Havas names new chief executives for Japan and Thailand
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EXCLUSIVE: Havas strengthens Asia leadership with the appointment of new CEOs in Japan and Thailand markets, effective immediately.
Yannick Bolloré on AI, tech and creativity quests after a decade as Havas CEO
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EXCLUSIVE: As generative AI's potential assumes extinction-level threats for industries, Bolloré chats with Campaign Asia-Pacific about 'doubling down on human creativity' and their Asia plans ahead of his tenth anniversary as leader.
Yannick Bollore on Havas’ ‘momentum’, M&A and staff escaping from Ukraine
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Havas CEO talks to Campaign at Vivendi's annual results when agency arm reported 10% revenue growth.
Yannick Bolloré interview: ‘Havas is stronger now than before virus crisis’
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Investors understand agency sector is 'a great business to invest in', CEO says.
Havas announces moves in CRM, events, performance marketing
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Yannick Bolloré discussed the creation of Havas Events and CRM-specialist Havas Helia, as well as the expansion of the Edge Performance Network and the Annex.
Havas to spend $115 million making AMO a 'real' global network
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Southeast Asia among the target markets for acquisitions for the new-look AMO network, Havas CEO Yannick Bollore said.
The industry as a village: Yannick Bolloré
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SPIKES ASIA - Opening proceedings for Day Two, Havas chairman and chief executive Yannick Bolloré explained his company’s positioning as an agency that can offer a superior level of service through a close alignment of creative and media services.