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14 Aug 2026 | Jack Benjamin
The Big Four global agency holding groups reported mixed results in the second quarter, ranging from an improved decline by WPP to mid-single-digits organic revenue growth for both Omnicom and Publicis Groupe.
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By absorbing Interpublic, Omnicom becomes the world’s biggest agency group but also its biggest target. In a market where scale forces prices down and clients have the upper hand, this acquisition won’t fix the problem. It accelerates it.
The deal is expected to finalise today by close of business, creating the largest media holding group in the world.
Disney quietly announced something radical: letting fans create their own short-form IP on Disney+. But it exposes just how defensively the rest of the industry has been playing.
Analysis: Rose candidly acknowledged in her first earnings report that WPP’s recent performance has been “unacceptable”, but suggested initiatives like WPP Open Pro, aimed at attracting small business clientele, could stimulate growth.
IPG Mediabrands’ UK and EMEA head of research and insight joins host Jack Benjamin to discuss how consumer research is changing, both in terms of how it’s practiced and what is demanded of it.
Stacy DeRiso discusses what sets her agency apart from competitors and how she’s leading her staff amid a transitory period as Omnicom awaits approval on its plan to buy Interpublic.
Today’s attention economy is fluid, meme-driven, game-infused and influencer-fuelled. Brands can no longer rely on linear storytelling. The best modern storytelling is multiplayer.