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Aldi Süd Puts Its Global Creative Account on the Table
The discounter's worldwide creative account has reached a two-horse final round, and its long-standing agency Antoni has already told staff it is out.
8 hours ago3 min read


DoorDash Hands Its Global Media to WPP in a 40-Market Deal
DoorDash has named WPP Media its first global media partner across 40+ markets, folding in Deliveroo and Wolt — a clear signal of where big-brand media buying is heading.
1 day ago3 min read


WPP Hands Adam Gerhart a New Job: Keeping the Clients Happy
WPP names a global chief client officer as it doubles down on client relationships during a turbulent year for the holding company.
2 days ago2 min read


The 2026 Agency Shake-Up, Explained: Who's Up, Who's Down, and Why It Matters
Mergers, AI and a wave of account moves are redrawing the agency world in 2026. Here's a plain-English guide to the holding-company shake-up — and why it matters to businesses of every size.
5 days ago3 min read


McCann's Tyler Turnbull Named Global CEO of WPP Creative
WPP has lined up McCann global chief Tyler Turnbull to run WPP Creative, the holding company's unified creative network, as it beds in the VML-led structure under new group CEO Cindy Rose.
Oct 123 min read


Jon Cook to Leave WPP After 30 Years as Eric Campbell Takes VML's Global Reins
WPP's Jon Cook will leave in March 2027 after 30 years, handing the global CEO role at VML to long-time colleague Eric Campbell.
Oct 53 min read


WPP Set to Climb Back Into the FTSE 100
WPP is set to return to the FTSE 100 after a bruising 2026, handing CEO Cindy Rose a hard piece of market validation for her turnaround.
Oct 22 min read


WPP Media Names Laura Ryan as Chief Media Officer
WPP Media has appointed Laura Ryan, previously global CEO of IPG's Orion Worldwide, as its new chief media officer overseeing global investment and partnerships.
Sep 303 min read


DoorDash Consolidates Global Media With WPP Across 40+ Markets
DoorDash has named WPP Media its first global media partner across 40-plus markets, pulling brands like Deliveroo and Wolt into one consolidated account — a major win for WPP.
Sep 243 min read


WPP's Finance Chief Joanne Wilson Departs to Become Diageo's CFO
Joanne Wilson is leaving WPP to become Diageo's chief financial officer — a boardroom move that says as much about WPP's turbulent year as it does about Diageo's turnaround.
Sep 243 min read


WPP Opens Devon's Point, Its 34,000 Sq Ft AI Production Hub in East London
Inside Devon's Point: WPP's 34,000 sq ft East London hub fuses virtual production, creator studios and AI — and it signals how brands will make content next.
Sep 243 min read


WPP Holds On to Coca-Cola's Global Account — and Sidesteps the US Media Pitch
WPP has retained Coca-Cola's global agency business and opted out of the separate North America media review — a steadying win after a punishing year.
Sep 153 min read


thjnk Co-Founder Armin Jochum Quits to Run a Brand Client-Side
A thjnk co-founder is leaving to run a brand client-side. Why in-house marketing now poaches agency leadership, and the agency-brand boundary is blurring both ways.
Sep 143 min read


WPP Whistleblower Fight Escalates Over Sealed Rebate Evidence
A whistleblower suit over alleged undisclosed media rebates keeps agency transparency in the spotlight. What brands should demand from their media contracts.
Sep 143 min read


WPP Production and the APA Clash Over 'Internal Triple Bids'
A leaked WPP memo urges clients to swap independent 'triple bids' for three in-house options. Producers say it threatens fair competition - here is what advertisers should do.
Sep 143 min read


LVMH Hands Its APAC Media Account to Publicis — Without a Pitch
LVMH is moving its Asia-Pacific media account from WPP to Publicis from January 2027 — with no competitive pitch — extending one of the luxury giant's deepest agency relationships.
Sep 113 min read


WPP Seeks to Offload Its London South Bank Campus Under Cindy Rose's 'Elevate28' Plan
WPP is looking to offload its London South Bank campus as part of CEO Cindy Rose's 'Elevate28' strategy of real-estate rationalisation and simplification.
Sep 92 min read


Chief Client Officer Percy Smend Leaves WPP Germany
Percy Smend, Chief Client Officer of WPP Germany, is departing — a senior exit worth watching for what it signals about holding-company client relationships amid industry upheaval.
Sep 82 min read


WPP Escalates Its Legal Fight With Whistleblower Foster
The legal battle between WPP and ex-employee-turned-whistleblower Foster has escalated, with the holding company moving to allege misconduct and seek sanctions — putting holdco governance in the spotlight.
Sep 20 min read


Rysm's Founders Buy Their Agency Back From WPP's Hirschen Group
Rysm's founders have completed a management buyout, taking the 250-person agency back into independence from WPP's Hirschen Group.
Aug 313 min read
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