Market Shake-ups

Tracking the consolidations, mergers and deals reshaping the global ad landscape.

1 day ago

GroupM tells staff about redundancies as restructure hits UK

Employees being informed this week about roles at risk of redundancy.

4 days ago

Why has GroupM lost its way for so long? The buck stops with WPP

The visceral response to the latest restructuring has been a lament for the way the holding company has moved too slowly and downgraded its agency brands over many years.

May 14, 2025

GroupM restructures across Asia, Indonesia leadership impacted

Staffing cuts across Asia have begun as GroupM transitions to a “single operating model” under the soon-to-be-rebranded WPP Media banner.

May 14, 2025

Creative agency shake-up at WPP: Grey to move into Ogilvy Group

Grey will split from AKQA as part of the move.

May 8, 2025

Accenture to acquire Japanese digital firm Yumemi

The deal will bring Yumemi’s 400-strong team into Accenture Song.

Apr 30, 2025

Publicis acquires sports agency Adopt, continues ‘bolt-on’ expansion strategy

The acquisition follows Publicis Groupe’s purchase of Lotame in early March.