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WPP PLC

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596 Articles

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Advertising Agencies

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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

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.

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Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital undershoots sales target

2024-03-27 (proactiveinvestors.com)

Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital undershoots sales target

S4 Capital PLC (LSE:SFOR), the advertising agency founded in 2018 by WPP founder Martin Sorrell, reported a 2.1% decline in reported net revenue (4.5%...

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WPP, impacted in North America, manages to grow 3.2% in 2023

2024-02-22 (ipmark.com)

WPP, impacted in North America, manages to grow 3.2% in 2023

Despite the cut in revenue from Retail and Technology clients in North America, the group manages to grow 3.2% in 2023.

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Annual balance: WPP: Weak figures and gloomy prospects, restructuring at Group M - HORIZONT

2024-02-22 (horizont.net)

Annual balance: WPP: Weak figures and gloomy prospects, restructuring at Group M - HORIZONT

The world's largest advertising holding WPP has presented its preliminary balance sheet for the 2023 financial year. As expected, the numbers are not particularly good.

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WPP ended 2023 with a growth of 0.9% - Direct Marketing

2024-02-22 (marketingdirecto.com)

WPP ended 2023 with a growth of 0.9% - Direct Marketing

WPP recorded growth of 0.9% over the past year. And this figure decreased to 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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WPP falls on 'underwhelming' results

2024-02-22 (proactiveinvestors.com)

WPP falls on 'underwhelming' results

Shares in WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) fell 3% as full-year results came in largely in line with expectations, though lower technology spending in the final quarter in...

Read more
WPP blames Pfizer loss and tech client cuts for 1.6% revenue fall in Q1

2024-02-04 (mmm-online.com)

WPP blames Pfizer loss and tech client cuts for 1.6% revenue fall in Q1

In contrast, Publicis, Omnicom and IPG all increased their revenues.

Read more
CORRECT: Smith & Nephew hires new finance chief as revenue rises

2023-11-02 (morningstar.co.uk)

CORRECT: Smith & Nephew hires new finance chief as revenue rises

(Correcting forecasted trading profit margin for 2023)(Alliance News) - Smith & Nephew PLC on ...

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WPP's turnover collapses in the last quarter - Marketing Directo

2023-10-26 (marketingdirecto.com)

WPP's turnover collapses in the last quarter - Marketing Directo

WPP's revenue fell 0.6% to £2.83 billion (€3.24 billion) in the third quarter of the year.

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