Chris Powell

Publicis could deliver a 'knockout punch' to rivals with Dentsu purchase

Publicis could deliver a 'knockout punch' to rivals with Dentsu purchase

Blog post by Forrester analyst Jay Pattisall claims Publicis Groupe, Havas, and Accenture Song could all be possible suitors for Dentsu.

Opinion: Journalists and PR people don’t have to be friends, but we rely on each other

Opinion: Journalists and PR people don’t have to be friends, but we rely on each other

Reporters may not always be your friend, but it doesn't mean they're your enemy either, opines the author

Brands must eradicate the 'insight famine' to find success: Cannes Lions

Brands must eradicate the 'insight famine' to find success: Cannes Lions

The fifth annual 'State of Creativity' report finds that more than half of brands describe their ability to develop high-quality insights as poor or very poor.

‘Nice little advertising business you got there. Be a shame if something happened to it’

‘Nice little advertising business you got there. Be a shame if something happened to it’

Media reports indicate that Interpublic Group is being pressured to spend more with X, or its Omnicom deal could face resistance from owner and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk.

Havas and Horizon partner on new joint venture

Havas and Horizon partner on new joint venture

The new entity, Horizon Global, boasts $20 billion in combined global billings, and combines its parent companies’ respective AI platforms.

Havas CEO says it is ‘not in discussions with WPP’

Havas CEO says it is ‘not in discussions with WPP’

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.

Publicis CEO Arthur Sadoun shoots down suggestions about a large-scale acquisition

Publicis CEO Arthur Sadoun shoots down suggestions about a large-scale acquisition

'We’re not interested in consolidating more of the same for the sake of efficiencies,' he said at New York investor conference.