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WPP Plc is a creative transformation company, which engages in the provision of communications services. It operates through the following segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. The Global Integrated Agencies segment offers creative services including advertising, marketing, and brand strategies and campaigns across all media. The Public Relations segment helps clients communicate with all stakeholders, from consumers and investors to government and non-government organizations. The Specialist Agencies segment delivers brand experience and identity, and specialist, targeted services. The company was founded by Martin Stuart Sorrell in 1985 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

With British creative transformation multinational WPP's interim results due on Friday August 5, equities analysts at Shore Capital remain firmly in the “buy” lane. “The group's first-quarter release summarised a strong start to the year with revenue less pass-through costs ahead by an impressive 9.5% year on year on a like-for-like basis and positive progress recorded across all business sectors,” noted Shore Cap.

Outlook remains positive for WPP ahead of half-year results

NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ogilvy Health today announced Tyler Montague, an industry pro with more than 25 years of experience, has joined the agency as EVP, Client Leader.

Ogilvy Health Bolsters Executive Leadership Team, Recruiting Tyler Montague as EVP, Client Leader

WPP had a strong first quarter and momentum looked set to continue. WPP shares, however, have been falling despite improving business performance and long-term growth drivers.

WPP: Price Decline Offers Value

NEW YORK , July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VMLY&R has been named a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service providers by Forrester Research, Inc., among 13 of the most significant providers. The Forrester Wave™: Marketing Creative and Content Services, Q3 2022 is the first evaluation from Forrester to evaluate marketing creative and content service providers.

VMLY&R IS A LEADER IN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION AMONG MARKETING CREATIVE AND CONTENT SERVICE PROVIDERS

Dynamic, People-First Leader Joins as Grey Celebrates its 105th Anniversary NEW YORK , July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grey today announces the appointment of Laura Maness as Global Chief Executive Officer, joining the agency on September 1. Laura will build on Grey's international capabilities and AKQA Group expertise while bringing people together from across the network to prioritize employee experience and breakthrough, high-performance work for clients.

LAURA MANESS APPOINTED AS GREY GLOBAL CEO

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces that it is acquiring Corebiz, a leading Latin American ecommerce agency specialising in VTEX implementation, one of the largest enterprise digital commerce platforms in the region. Founded in 2013, Corebiz employs over 600 people across Latin America, with the majority of its headcount based in its São Paulo and Franca offices in Brazil. The Brazilian operations of the company will join the VMLY&R COMMERCE global network, with further

WPP acquires leading ecommerce agency Corebiz

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the creation of a new company, Design Bridge and Partners, formed by the merger of Design Bridge and Superunion. Launching in January 2023, the new company will enable clients to leverage a full range of industry-leading design expertise, driving growth and transformation through consumer, business, lifestyle and experience design. The complementary skills and client bases of Design Bridge and Superunion will make Design Bridge and Partne

WPP creates Design Bridge and Partners

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces it has agreed to acquire the business of Bower House Digital, a leading marketing technology services agency located in Australia. Bower House Digital will join Ogilvy's global network, further strengthening its ability to deliver technology-driven marketing solutions for clients. Founded in 2017 by Bryan Dobson and Meg Quinn, it employs approximately 80 people across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. The agency designs, builds and d

WPP to Acquire Marketing Technology Leader Bower House Digital

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces that Michael Houston, Global CEO of Grey, has been appointed as President of WPP's business in the United States. In this new role, which aligns with WPP's country leadership structure in other major markets, Michael will represent the company in its largest market worldwide. WPP employs approximately 20,000 people in the US, where it has annual revenues of around $6 billion. Michael will be responsible for promoting WPP's offer and col

WPP Appoints Michael Houston as President of its US Business

NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ogilvy Health today announced industry veteran, Courtney Murphy, has been appointed to the position of the agency's Global People Director, a newly-created role that now rounds out the agency's powerhouse leadership team. Courtney will serve both as a valued part of the Ogilvy Health Executive Leadership Team and as a board member on Ogilvy's Global People Team.

Ogilvy Health Builds Upon Leadership Team With Courtney Murphy Joining the Agency as Global People Director

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifteen leaders from across WPP (NYSE: WPP) have been named in the global Empower Role Model Lists 2022 for breaking down barriers and driving inclusion for people of colour in business. The lists, compiled by INvolve and supported by Yahoo Finance UK, celebrate 100 Executives, 100 Future Leaders and 50 Advocate Role Models from across all business sectors for their work in championing inclusion and driving strategic change within their organisations. Ten senior WPP lea

Fifteen WPP Leaders Recognised for Championing Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP (NYSE: WPP) and Epic Games, the interactive entertainment company and developer of Fortnite and Unreal Engine, today announced a new partnership to help WPP agencies deliver a new era of digital experiences for brands in the metaverse. The partnership will include a new training program to upskill thousands of WPP creatives and technologists on how to create custom brand experiences in Fortnite, and how to use Unreal Engine for real-time 3D creation and virtual pr

WPP and Epic Games Partner to Accelerate Innovation for Clients in the Metaverse

Pro Bono Industry Team Effort Led by TANK Worldwide & Grey Canada TORONTO , May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TANK WW and Grey Canada today unveiled a dramatic multimedia campaign to raise funds for Ukraine humanitarian and refugee efforts through Razom. The work is built on a quote from Ukrainian President Zelensky's address to the Canadian parliament: "Feel this: what we feel every day.

DRAMATIC CAMPAIGN TO AID UKRAINE LAUNCHES IN CANADA

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the appointment of Kyoko Matsushita as CEO in Japan. In this new role, Kyoko will be responsible for WPP's business in Japan, strengthening its collective capabilities and bringing together people and resources on behalf of clients. Kyoko is currently Chief Executive Officer for Essence Global, WPP's global data and measurement-driven full-service media agency, with 23 offices in 12 countries. Kyoko joined Essence in 2014 as the first C

WPP Appoints Kyoko Matsushita as Chief Executive Officer in Japan

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP (NYSE: WPP) today launches ‘Everymile' – expanding its offer with a new fully managed service that will provide brands with an outsourced direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce solution. Everymile builds on WPP's existing global omnichannel commerce capabilities in strategy, customer experience and technology development, adding demand generation, online trading and merchandising, supply chain and logistics. It will enable companies and brands to deliver brand-led DTC c

WPP expands into end-to-end ecommerce with the launch of ‘Everymile'

Short Film Chronicles the Quinceañera Dream of One Woman NEW YORK , March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking International Transgender Day of Visibility, Pantene today released a documentary-style short film chronicling the Quinceañera of a transgender woman, Isa, denied one as a teenager. Longtime agency Grey New York created the campaign.

PANTENE CELEBRATES TRANSGENDER VISIBILITY IN LATIN AMERICA

Ad giant WPP showed mid-single-digit growth last year, buoyed by a surging advertising market. Its dividend is up 30% and more growth in the business is expected.

WPP: Return To Growth And An Attractive Valuation

WPP PLC (WPP) appears to have found support after losing some value lately, as indicated by the formation of a hammer chart. In addition to this technical chart pattern, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher enhances the stock's potential for a turnaround in the near term.

Here's Why WPP PLC (WPP) Looks Ripe for Bottom Fishing

WPP plc (WPP) CEO Mark Read on 2021 Preliminary Results - Earnings Call Transcript

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP (NYSE: WPP) today reported its 2021 Preliminary Results. Key figures – continuing operations £ million   2021   +/(-)% reported1   +/(-)% LFL2   20203 Revenue   12,801   6.7   13.3   12,003 Revenue less pass-through costs   10,397   6.5   12.1   9,762                   Reported:                 Operating profit/(loss)   1,229   n/m   -   (2,278) Profit/(loss) before tax   951   n/m       (2,791) Diluted EPS (p)   52.5   n/m   -   (243.0) Dividends per sha

WPP 2021 Preliminary Results

WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) returned to profit in 2021 as the world's biggest advertisement agency heralded the fastest organic growth for over 20 years and said it expects to buyback around £800m shares this year. Reported operating profit for 2021 was £1.23bn compared to a loss of £2.28bn previously, fueled by demand for digital services, ecommerce, and technology.

WPP reports 'fastest organic growth for over 20 years' in 2021

WPP, the world's largest advertising group, announced an 800 million-pound ($1.1 billion) share buyback for 2022 after it said an "outstanding" year had enabled it to meet recently upgraded forecasts for 2021 net sales.

WPP launches $1.1 billion buyback after 'outstanding' year

Liz Kane Named Chief Strategy Officer, Corina Kellam Promoted to New Role Leading Recently Formed Experience & Innovation Team Liz Kane Named Chief Strategy Officer, Corina Kellam Promoted to New Role Leading Recently Formed Experience & Innovation Team

Ogilvy Health Strengthens Leadership Team with New Strategy, Experience & Innovation Appointments

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the acquisition of Village Marketing in North America, the industry leader in influencer marketing and creator economy partnerships. Founded in 2013 by Vickie Segar, Village Marketing has 150 employees and was specifically created with the vision of building brands in a social media and mobile first world. It was one of the first creative firms to fully honour the unique impact of creators and has led creative campaigns for some of the

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