merger
According to COMvergence Final 2025 Global & Regional Billings Rankings, the combined entity reported $75.6 bn at the end of 2025, ahead of WPP by $11.8 billion and Publicis Groupe by $13.2 billion
e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 9:49 AM
The search for a successor gained momentum after Air India CEO Campbell Wilson confirmed his resignation in April
e4m Staff Jun 20, 2026 10:49 AM
As part of the new reporting structure, the leadership teams of the consolidated agencies will report into Rajesh VR, Group CEO of Ogilvy India
Imran Fazal Jun 6, 2026 9:18 AM
The provisions are understood to be linked largely to the International Cricket Council media rights package acquired for approx $3 billion for the 2023–27 cycle
Strategic merger with Nth Degree creates an unmatched Live events platform, bolstering regional wins with Castrol (Agency of Record), LinkedIn, Asian Paints, and Jio BlackRock
NATIVE CONTENT May 25, 2026 9:25 AM
The dispute arises from an alliance agreement under which JioStar had agreed to sublicense TV broadcasting rights for ICC
e4m Staff May 22, 2026 10:50 AM
Industry conversations around leadership realignment intensify as Amazon folds MX Player into Prime Video
Kanchan Srivastava May 13, 2026 8:46 AM
The compensation plan had drawn scrutiny in part due to the potential payout for CEO David Zaslav, who could receive as much as $887 million if the deal is successfully completed
While addressing movie theater owners at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Thursday, David Ellison, Paramount CEO, guaranteed 30 movie releases a year
e4m Staff Apr 17, 2026 11:26 AM
In a conversation with Dr. Annurag Batra, Kartik Sharma discusses the Omnicom–IPG merger, platform-first future, and why the media agency's biggest transformation has nothing to do with cost-cutting
Tony Harradine, CEO of Omnicom Media, APAC, talks to Neeta Nair about leadership picks after merger with IPG, plans to manage client conflicts, retain all six media networks, and leverage scale
Neeta Nair Mar 18, 2026 8:06 AM
Guest Column: Veteran adman Prabhakar Mundkur reflects on the reported Wondrlab-Madison World deal
Prabhakar Mundkur Mar 3, 2026 2:34 PM
As more global agencies eye M&A and Indian independents like Madison, WRM and Gozoop enter the fray—what’s at stake for India’s independent agency ecosystem?
Kanchan Srivastava Jan 30, 2026 8:58 AM
Savita Mathai’s exit coincides with Anamika Mehta stepping down as Chief Growth Officer of Mediabrands
Kanchan Srivastava Jan 22, 2026 8:37 AM
Global network realignments in 2025 led to senior leadership elevations, cross-network role expansions, high-profile exits and much more
Soumya Gawri Jan 1, 2026 8:47 AM
As agency brands, office spaces and staff begin to consolidate, the merger shifts into execution mode. The key question now is not scale—but who wins & who gets left behind
Kanchan Srivastava Dec 29, 2025 8:42 AM
Valerie Madon served as Chief Creative Officer for Singapore from March 2025 while also holding the role of Chief Creative Officer for APAC
e4m Staff Dec 12, 2025 8:31 AM
Richard Morris’ exit comes as Omnicom integrates IPG’s operations into its broader media & marketing framework
e4m Staff Dec 11, 2025 7:24 PM
Uncertainty could drag on due to holiday shutdown in the US; heightening fears of layoffs, perk cuts & tougher in-office mandates
Kanchan Srivastava and Soumya Gawri Dec 11, 2025 8:53 AM
For most viewers in India, this acquisition will be more than an expanded library - it’s will be the merging of two eras - Old and New Hollywood
Aditi Gupta Dec 6, 2025 9:03 AM
Guest Column: Veteran adman Prabhakar Mundkur writes on how Bill Bernbach build a legacy that transcends generations and mergers
Prabhakar Mundkur Dec 4, 2025 10:02 AM
Omnicom Media held its first global town hall after the $13-billion takeover of IPG, outlining the merged network’s new multi-layer structure; employees urged to stay patient through the transition
With thousands of employees and common client rosters, India may be one of the toughest markets for Omnicom to stabilise, experts say
Kanchan Srivastava Dec 4, 2025 8:54 AM
Josy Paul, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of BBDO India, has emerged as a figure of continuity and creative leadership in the Indian market
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & author of ‘Mastering the Message’, writes on Omnicom–IPG’s merger and its strategic entry into global communication markets
Ganapathy Viswanathan Dec 4, 2025 8:10 AM
Guest Column: Veteran adman Prabhakar Mundkur deep dives into the history of acquisitions and mergers of the advertising industry
Prabhakar Mundkur Dec 3, 2025 9:37 AM
Insiders suggest Omnicom may be prioritising continuity over disruption in India—a sharp contrast to its decisions in creative networks globally, where brands like FCB and MullenLowe have been retired
Kanchan Srivastava Dec 3, 2025 8:35 AM
Even with MullenLowe retired as a global brand, its philosophy of smart mayhem, creative energy, and challenger-brand thinking continues to influence advertising
Following the merger, FCB, DDB, and MullenLowe have been retired, while Omnicom retains BBDO, TBWA, and McCann as its three global creative networks
Omnicom’s takeover of Interpublic sparks a major advertising shake-up, retiring FCB, DDB, and MullenLowe as global brand identities
Tony Harradine, CEO of Omnicom Media APAC, issues internal memo announcing APAC leadership
Sharma’s elevation caps a five-year upswing, more wins, higher profitability, and a single command for the merged shop
No mention of flagship media brand–Mediabrands in the new setup; India leaders await clarity on their roles
Kanchan Srivastava Dec 2, 2025 9:28 AM
Josy Paul has been in the role of Chairperson and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of BBDO India
Neeta Nair Dec 2, 2025 9:21 AM
Rahul Mathew to shift from previously Omnicom umbrella agency DDB Mudra to then IPG's McCann
Neeta Nair Dec 2, 2025 9:15 AM
Rohan Mehta previously served as the CEO of FCB Kinnect, while Chandni Shah held the position of COO at the company
Neeta Nair Dec 1, 2025 11:06 PM
e4m has learnt from reliable sources that, MullenLowe Lintas Group India’s current CEO, S Subramanyeswar will take charge as Chief Strategy Officer – Omnicom Advertising India
Neeta Nair Dec 1, 2025 9:42 PM
This follows global leadership announcements as Omnicom–IPG integration progresses
Neeta Nair Dec 1, 2025 8:53 PM
Dheeraj took charge as CEO of FCB in November 2023, succeeding Rohit Ohri
Neeta Nair Dec 1, 2025 8:44 PM
As part of the post‑merger transition, Omnicom is also set to roll out new corporate email IDs for all staff, aligning internal communications with the new omc.com domain
A seasoned data and commerce leader steps into a pivotal role as Omnicom’s merger moves reshape the future of marketing and digital retail
Angelastro has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Omnicom Group since September 2014