Market Shake-ups

Tracking the consolidations, mergers and deals reshaping the global ad landscape.

2 days ago

GroupM restructures across Asia, Indonesia leadership impacted

Staffing cuts across Asia have begun as GroupM transitions to a “single operating model” under the soon-to-be-rebranded WPP Media banner.

2 days ago

Creative agency shake-up at WPP: Grey to move into Ogilvy Group

Grey will split from AKQA as part of the move.

May 8, 2025

Accenture to acquire Japanese digital firm Yumemi

The deal will bring Yumemi’s 400-strong team into Accenture Song.

Apr 30, 2025

Publicis acquires sports agency Adopt, continues ‘bolt-on’ expansion strategy

The acquisition follows Publicis Groupe’s purchase of Lotame in early March.

Apr 25, 2025

M&A deals continued to decline in 2024: COMVergence

Even as overall dealmaking declines, certain sectors such as ecommerce continue to be a major draw.

Apr 17, 2025

AI is no longer optional: Appier's CEO on creative intelligence and the company’s next chapter

Following Appier’s acquisition of AdCreative.ai, CEO Chih-Han Yu outlines the company’s full-stack marketing AI vision, what’s next for the firm, and the evolving role of CMOs in this era of AI-powered marketing.