According to WPP’s annual report, 85% (approximately) of the company’s consolidated revenues were derived from Global Integrated Agencies
Category: Advertising
CCI crackdown on major media agencies may spur advertisers’ shift to ‘hybrid in-housing’
Competition Commission of India’s probe into GroupM, Publicis, Madison, dentsu, and IPG, along with regulatory scrutiny, has led some advertisers to rethink their media buying and planning strategies. But will this accelerate the shift toward in-house capabilities, reducing reliance on external ad and media agencies? Experts argue.
WPP drops Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion language amid political headwinds
In the latest annual report, released on March 28, WPP’s chief executive, Mark Read, acknowledged shifting political dynamics, writing that “much has changed over the last year.”
WPP’s Mark Read stresses on ‘more efficient operations and strict capital allocation’ amid market pressures
The world’s largest holding company’s CEO is betting big on tech and creativity amid market pressures. In his annual statement, Mark Read said the company plans to increase annual investment in WPP Open from £250 million in 2024 to £300 million in 2025.
Misfits and machines: Ipsos’ Shaun Dix on why human insight still drives advertising success
Ipsos’ Shaun Dix delivered a compelling message at the Global Pioneers Summit 2025 on ‘Misfits and the Machine: The role of AI in creative advertising’.
TV ad market down 6%, fewer ads, 12% brand drop cited: Report
YouTube’s reach in India has grown to 63% of TV’s reach in 2024 (it was 61% in 2023), driven by increased internet adoption in HSM states like Bihar, Jharkhand, UP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and the Northeast where 95% of its users consume content in local languages.
Rs 9 billion cinema ad surge driven by PVR-INOX: FICCI-EY Report
Given the environment of caution in 2025, fewer films will be produced on account of rising production costs, less digital and broadcast pre-funding/ pre-sales of rights, and higher dependence on theatrical revenues, especially for certain categories of small or mid-budget films.
Talented sets new benchmark with ESOP buyback, Rs 8 lakh minimum pay and profit-sharing
Gautam Reghunath, co-founder and CEO of Talented.Agency, highlighted that these initiatives mark a significant milestone for the company, now in its third year.
Digital ad spend surges 17% to Rs 700 bn, e-commerce leads growth: FICCI-EY Report
The online gaming segment could struggle unless illegal offshore platforms are not curbed, and Indian companies could look to build out business in foreign countries with a more conducive regulatory environment
Dream team behind Dream11’s blockbuster IPL campaign joins Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit
Creative leaders Adarsh Atal and Shriram Iyer will be joined by celebrated filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari. They will take the stage at Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit on March 28 to discuss the making of Dream11’s iconic campaign.