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WPP PLC

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Founded

2012-10-25

Website

https://www.wpp.com

Articles

596 Articles

Category

Advertising Agencies

Description

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

WPP’s PR division reports Q1 revenue dip

2024-05-01 (dmnews.com)

WPP’s PR division reports Q1 revenue dip

Explore the latest updates on WPP's PR division as they report a decline in Q1 revenue, showcasing detailed insights and financial implications.

Read more
PR and social media: Ogilvy secures order from Canon - HORIZONT

2024-01-23 (horizont.net)

PR and social media: Ogilvy secures order from Canon - HORIZONT

The network agency Ogilvy reports a new order. After a pitch, the WPP subsidiary receives Canon's PR and social media budget.

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Sorrell rejects the WPP CEO's criticism of his management

2023-11-24 (insiderlatam.com)

Sorrell rejects the WPP CEO's criticism of his management

The businessman analyzed the transformation of advertising groups and questioned the statements of Mark Read, CEO of WPP, who in an interview with Campaign magazine said that “they have not been slow to simplify the company, but rather they were dealing with 30 years of inaccuracy.” ...

Read more
Why diversity and inclusion are key to growth as economy slows

2022-11-15 (voguebusiness.com)

Why diversity and inclusion are key to growth as economy slows

The spending power of the global majority continues to rise, yet consumers from minority ethnic backgrounds still feel undervalued by luxury brands, a new report from advertising giant WPP shows. It’s an untapped opportunity for growth.

Read more
Male advertisers axed after complaint about diversity talk win sex discrimination case

2021-07-23 (ft.com)

Male advertisers axed after complaint about diversity talk win sex discrimination case

Wunderman Thompson creatives raised fears about vow to ‘obliterate’ reputation for being full of privileged men

Read more
My campaign: Martin Sorrell on how the legend of WPP was born

2021-02-28 (campaignlive.com)

My campaign: Martin Sorrell on how the legend of WPP was born

When The Times carried a front-page story about wire-basket manufacturer Wire and Plastic Products' audacious takeover of the JWT Group, the legend of WPP was born.. From Campaign US

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God-is Rivera departing VMLY&R; to join Twitter

2019-04-02 (adage.com)

God-is Rivera departing VMLY&R; to join Twitter

God-is Rivera becomes global director of culture and community, a new role at the tech company.

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Hill+Knowlton Strategies' Erin Gentry to join Group SJR

2018-10-30 (prweek.com)

Hill+Knowlton Strategies' Erin Gentry to join Group SJR

Hill+Knowlton Strategies' Erin Gentry to join Group SJR. From PR Week

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Female advertising chief calls time on Mad Men era

2016-06-19 (ft.com)

Female advertising chief calls time on Mad Men era

J Walter Thompson boss is pushing for greater diversity at the US agency

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