Finance
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Media is still a people business – as WPP is finding out to its cost
When did the rot set in at WPP’s giant GroupM media operation? Some may date it back to 2016 when…
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WPP hammered as disastrous trading update sets scene for incoming boss
The wheels are well and truly coming off at WPP – CEO Mark Read is stepping down at the end…
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Frohlich moves into WPP PR hot seat
There must have been times over the past few years when Chris Wade (below), WPP’s top PR, felt he should…
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Lucky Generals gives Asda’s price bid a new/old spin
Remember when supermarket advertising used to entertain us in the commercial breaks? Tesco led the way with, first, Dudley Moore…
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From streets to strategy: how large format digital OOH outshines online video to redefine media planning
By Steve Bernard, head of insight Ocean Outdoor. The media landscape has long been shaped by impressions and reach –…
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Wren and Krakowsky top ad bosses pay league
Adweek has been doing some useful sleuthing into holding company bosses pay and the list is topped comfortably by Omnicom’s…
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Is the NHS pushing for an alcohol ad ban? Government says no – so that could mean anything
When the current UK government says it really, really is going to do something the odds are it won’t. First…
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Brave Bison buys Mark Ritson’s MiniMBA training business
The marketing world’s favourite pundit Mark Ritson has sold his MiniMBA business to marcoms group Brave Bison. Ritson becomes a…
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Global regulators up stakes in murky media marketplace
The US Federal Trade Commission has conditionally cleared Omnicom’s proposed merger with IPG by accepting a consent order that prevents…
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