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WPP PLC

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WPP began as a maker of wire shopping baskets and teapots called Wire and Plastic Products in 1985. Sir Martin Sorrell took a controlling stake in the company and renamed it WPP, which has since become a world leader in communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP has grown through acquisitions and organic growth, and it has been at the forefront of modernizing the industry by applying data and technology to communications, integrating different marketing services, and prioritizing sustainability. WPP is known for valuing creative talent and achieving business results for clients. It has also made progress in promoting gender equality and is working towards diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Articles

M&A rumor mill is buzzing as Publicis pulls ahead of agency pack

2024-04-30 (mmm-online.com)

M&A rumor mill is buzzing as Publicis pulls ahead of agency pack

Speculation has created what one insider calls a 'febrile' atmosphere at the top of the agency sector.

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WPP Invests in the New German Agency OH-SO Digital- ProgAdvertising

2024-02-08 (programapublicidad.com)

WPP Invests in the New German Agency OH-SO Digital- ProgAdvertising

WPP announced this Thursday acquisition of a minority capital stake in OH-SO Digital, a new digital agency to launch on March 1 in Germany

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WPP PLC (LON:WPP) Share Price Analysis

2023-12-04 (goodmoneyguide.com)

WPP PLC (LON:WPP) Share Price Analysis

WPP Share Price Updated ✔️ LON:WPP ✔️Expert Analysis ✔️ Where To Buy WPP PLC (LON:WPP) Shares ✔️ Forecasts & Predictions

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WPP's FGS Global buys Longview Communications for undisclosed sum

2023-11-21 (morningstar.co.uk)

WPP's FGS Global buys Longview Communications for undisclosed sum

(Alliance News) - WPP PLC on Tuesday said that investee FGS Global has bought Longview ...

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WPP buys sonic branding agency amp adding to Landor & Fitch

2023-04-20 (sharesmagazine.co.uk)

WPP buys sonic branding agency amp adding to Landor & Fitch

WPP PLC on Thursday said it has bought sonic branding agency amp, expanding its generative AI and brand experience design offering.The London-based advertising and ...

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KKR to take stake in WPP’s majority-owned communications consultancy

2023-04-11 (sharesmagazine.co.uk)

KKR to take stake in WPP’s majority-owned communications consultancy

WPP PLC on Tuesday said that global investment firm KKR & Co has made a growth investment in FGS Global. FGS is the strategic advisory and communications consultancy in ...

Read more
WPP-backed FGS Global valued at £1.4bn as KKR moves in for stake

2023-04-06 (proactiveinvestors.co.uk)

WPP-backed FGS Global valued at £1.4bn as KKR moves in for stake

A large chunk of WPP PLC (LSE:WPP)-owned FGS Global is set to be bought by private equity group KKR in a deal which will value the financial communications...

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WPP-backed FGS Global valued at £1.4bn as KKR moves in for stake

2023-04-01 (proactiveinvestors.co.uk)

WPP-backed FGS Global valued at £1.4bn as KKR moves in for stake

A large chunk of WPP PLC (LSE:WPP)-owned FGS Global is set to be bought by private equity group KKR in a deal which will value the financial communications...

Read more
WPP buys influencer marketing group Goat for undisclosed sum

2023-03-02 (proactiveinvestors.co.uk)

WPP buys influencer marketing group Goat for undisclosed sum

WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) has announced the acquisition of Goat, an influencer marketing agency, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2015 by Arron Shepherd, Nick...

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