Opinion

Flat figures show that IPG and Havas continue to tread water in Q2 results. Barry Dudley writes in The Drum

Holding company results have been coming thick and fast – some good, most not so. Green Square’s Barry Dudley analyzes the latest results from IPG and Havas. After some...

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Publicis boss Arthur Sadoun on beating growth expectations despite global volatility. Barry Dudley shares insights in The Drum

The bullish holding company chief tells The Drum why he’s confident its model can withstand outside economic and political “pressures” and deliver better-than-expected growth this year. “Against all odds”...

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Omnicom’s Q2 results bolstered by key acquisitions and growth in media & ads. Barry Dudley quoted in The Drum

The advertising giant reported better-than-expected profits and revenues, reflecting a trend of increasing brand spend – despite high inflation – across the industry. Omnicom Group, the world’s second-largest advertising...

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Consolidation in healthcare marketing. Tony Walford writes in PM Live

We’re very pleased to be sponsoring the “Excellence in Pro Bono Working” award at tomorrow’s Communiqué Awards with Passion Partnership. In May’s edition of PM Live, Tony Walford shares...

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Health marketing M&A in good shape with 28 notable deals completed. Tony Walford writes in The Drum

As part of The Drum’s Health & Pharma Focus, Green Square’s Tony Walford analyses mergers and acquisitions in the sector and looks at what is driving investor interest. Given...

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Why Stagwell’s acquisition of Latin America agency Pros makes sense. Tony Walford writes in The Drum

Stagwell’s latest agency acquisition is Pros in Brazil, its first in the potentially lucrative Latin America market. With the deals coming thick and fast, Green Square founder, Tony Walford,...

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Even Without S4 Capital, Stagwell Has Ambitious Growth Plans. Barry Dudley quoted in Adweek

Stagwell has significant growth ambitions, as recent reports of founder Mark Penn approaching a potential merger with S4 Capital show. With a technological focus, it currently employs around 13,000...

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Disappointing S4 figures suggest the only way left for Sorrell to go is up. Tony Walford writes in The Drum

S4 Capital has reported a 25% drop in core earnings after what the group described as a “difficult” 2023. Will things get any easier in 2024? Green Square’s Tony...

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WPP’s Read says results show ‘resilient’ performance despite tech spending impact. Nick Berry quoted in The Drum

WPP boss Mark Read says the holding company’s 2023 figures show it weathered a tough year. However, analysts suggest there are still plenty of questions to be answered about...

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Don’t expect client spending to come rushing back, suggests S4 Capital trading update. Barry Dudley quoted in The Drum

The Sorrell-helmed holding company’s latest trading update contains little cause for optimism. What does it tell us about the health of the sector at large? Client caution in the...

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