Havas is first holding company to launch major cannabis consultancy
The multi-office US-based venture, dubbed Havas ECS, will serve the use-specific needs of pharmaceutical, health, wellness and brand communities.
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Weekend Watch: From Milan with love
The club's chief revenue officer discusses its partnership with JAY-Z's Roc Nation, its new stadium, and accelerating brand transformation amid global crises.
Omnicom global revenue decreases 1.8% in Q1 as 'demand for services expected to decline'
But diluted net income per share rose two cents, or 1.7 percent, to $1.19 compared to $1.17 for the first quarter of 2019.
Cannes Lions staff told to WFH as it ponders final festival decision
A call will be made no later than April 15.
PlayStation crushes nostalgia and gamer FOMO in latest spot
New ad from Adam&EveDDB fuses virtual and real-world awesomeness.
How brands crashed the Royal Wedding
There was no shortage of hoopla this weekend over His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales getting hitched to American actress Meghan Markle. Campaign takes a closer look brands that couldn't resist getting regal.
'The next few months will be tough': All WPP staff to work from home where possible
CEO Mark Read asked employees to support each other as COVID-19 disruption escalates.
Droga: "We want to take the industry by the scruff of the neck"
Brian Whipple and David Droga share plans after the consultancy juggernaut bagged the creative powerhouse.
Hulu hijacks Instagram's World Record Egg to push live TV for Super Bowl
The latest post means the end of a mammoth underground race to become the first to monetise the account.
A rise in off-shoring: How Nestlé slashed production costs by as much as 80 per cent
More advertisers are experimenting with content hubs all over the world to drive efficiency and cut major costs in a move that could eventually put production companies at the top of adland's food chain.
Airbnb co-founder's note explaining 1,900 layoffs is perfect example of how to lead in crisis
"I am truly sorry. Please know this is not your fault."
IPG leads charge in holding company organic revenue for 2019
McCann, FCB and MullenLowe Group all helped the strong growth, but APAC revenues slid 3%.
Disney poised to call global media review after Fox takeover
OMD, Carat and Mindshare will be among those fighting for the business.
Axe swings over Dentsu salaries as holding company fights economic battle
Network wants to create a "healthy and sustainable business" for its people and clients after the crisis passes.
Vincent Bolloré arrested as part of probe into corruption allegations
The billionaire recently stepped down as chairman of Vivendi.
'Every day is a fight': Sex tech lands in CES, but not with a bang
Firms behind sex toys have finally been given official showroom space.
Omnicom CEO says APAC getting back to 'business as usual'
Company institutes global remote-working to help contain COVID-19, according to internal memo.
4 red flags that indicate your agency model needs urgent fixing
Seeing one or more of these patterns? Then it's time to call in the fixers.
5 top CES tech products that will actually make your life better
That's some damn fine tech. Damn fine.
IPG withdraws 2020 financial target amid coronavirus crisis
"Visibility into marketing and media spend is extremely challenging" says CEO Michael Roth.
Former Publicis CEO Maurice Levy is WeWork's new CMO
Leadership unveiled a turnaround plan on Friday.
'People are looking for actions, not statements of support': IPG CEO addresses racial injustice
Michael Roth said we are at a tipping point where "meaningful change and progress are being demanded to address a situation centuries in the making."
Vans' 'Girls Skate India' campaign follows athletes battling cultural expectations
The brand opted for longform video to bring its International Women's Day work to life.
Lester Wunderman passes away aged 98
"Father of direct marketing" created a trillion-dollar industry.
Here's why traditional advertisers should fire their CMO
Luma Partners founder and CEO Terry Kawaja urged marketers to look at the success models of direct-to-consumer brands.
Accenture to buy Droga5
The iconic agency will live as part of Accenture Interactive.
Time's Up shares 'deep disappointment' in open letter to LIA after Ted Royer speech
'By handing Royer the mic, you disempowered attendees in the audience who would have otherwise chosen not to attend his talk.'
'Breaks and sign-off times are critical': Omnicom Group CEO on balancing work and home life
John Wren shared empathy for those 'doing double-duty caring for a child or relative.'
AXA hands global media account to WPP
Publicis retains creative following a ten-year relationship.
Coronavirus fears halt global agency meetings, impact brand sales
Brands are bracing for a dent in sales as stores in China close and malls are deserted.
Sir Martin Sorrell set to reignite career with stock market return
The former WPP CEO is thought to be gearing up to acquire a new company which he will turn into a new marketing group.
Some agency groups won't send delegates to Cannes Lions in October
A number of holding companies say they will not enter the awards, while others have yet to decide.
Ogilvy CEO John Seifert on Martin Sorrell's exit: 'The show must go on'
Seifert said feedback from clients has been positive.
You will never unsee Jif's man-squirrel in new spots from Publicis
The creative shop launched a double campaign with Jif and Smuckers.
Airbnb launches talent directory to help laid-off staff find new jobs
Every brand should be doing this.
BBDO CEO Andrew Robertson addresses lay-offs, salary cuts and furloughs
Creative leader Greg Hahn among high-level talent laid off from BBDO.
Job losses, pay cuts and furloughs hit Omnicom, CEO tells staff in memo
Leadership is reducing their own salaries by a third and John Wren is waiving 100% of his until September.
Reebok's new marketing head talks challenges, data and his drive for retail to be a genderless world
Between the launch of its new membership program, a creative agency shakeup and even some PR-tear-inducing headlines about Beyoncé, it's been a busy year for Reebok.
R/GA's Bob Greenberg hands off global CEO title
The company's US president, Sean Lyons, takes the reins. Greenberg will remain active at the company through to 2020.
Every major holding company calls on Gen Z to carry out 2 billion tiny acts to change the world
Dentsu, Havas, IPG, Omnicom, Publicis and WPP have teamed up with Google for Common Ground's new "Little x Little" campaign.
Disney to split nearly $3 billion media business with Publicis and Omnicom globally
WPP is set to retain the business in India
5G tech professor busts network myths with Jeff Goldblum
How will 5G change how we connect? What physical presence will it have? Should we be worried about what its exposure will do to our health? All answered.
Sorrell: S4's model is answer to adland's woes
At CES, the executive chairman told of plans to capitalise on adland's transformation as S4 Capital continues to build out its armory.
Global new business plunged 30% in Q1
Global creative assignments took the biggest hit.
McCann Health appoints Matt Eastwood as new global CCO
It comes after the IPG shop fired Jeremy Perrott in the lead up to Cannes last year.
Bon & Viv reigns supreme over White Claw in lie detector showdown
The majority of people hooked up to a polygraph either preferred the AB-InBev brand or were caught lying about their supposed love for the Claw.
Illegal or not, Bud Light's 'corn syrup' drive is just cheap, lazy advertising
Anheuser Busch took a grenade and threw it into the fantasy 'Dilly Dilly' world it worked so hard to create
Havas Media Group rolls out social equity private marketplace
The ad targeting program will work with BIPOC and LGTBQ+-owned media businesses and is believed to be the first of its kind.
Omnicom CEO: 'We were a bit shocked and put off when Wendy Clark decided to move on in the middle of a crisis'
John Wren said Chuck Brymer was able to step in with limited disruption "irrespective of whatever the behavior of his predecessor was."