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WPP keeps income steady in 30th year despite wild currency fluctuations

(ShareCast News) - WPP celebrated its 30th birthday in style in 2015, with another record year of results despite strong currency headwinds. Reported billings at the advertising and public relations firm were up 3.1% to £47.63bn in its preliminary results on Friday, though the revenue results were m

WPP Profit Rises But More Cautious On 2016 Than Rest Of Ad Industry

WPP makes good start to 2016 after strong end to 2015

LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Britain's WPP, the world's biggest advertising company, said it had enjoyed a solid start to 2016 after account wins and strong demand across the board helped it end 2015 with its best growth of the year. WPP, which handles the advertising needs of brands such as

London pre-open: Stocks seen higher as investors eye payrolls

(ShareCast News) - London stocks are expected to open higher on Friday following positive finishes in the US and Asia, as investors await the release of the all-important nonfarm payrolls. The FTSE 100 is seen starting 24 points higher than Thursday's close at 6,154. The payrolls report and the une

UPDATE 2-Standard Life fund arm raises governance concerns at VW, Shell

(Updates with company reaction, Standard Life stakes) LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - The investment arm of British insurer Standard life said on Wednesday it would step up its engagement with management at Volkswagen and Royal Dutch Shell over certain concerns it has regarding corporate govern

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UPDATE: WPP Snaps Up Indian Analytics Firm, Swiss Sports Consultancy

WPP buys marketing analytics group and sports consultancy

(ShareCast News) - Media giant WPP announced the acquisitions of an India-based marketing analytics company and a Swiss sports consultancy. The company's operating network Millward Brown, which specialises in brand, media and communications research, has agreed to acquire the business operations of

WPP's Millward Brown Buys Data Analytics Provider Analytics Quotient

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WPP buys stake in Brazilian marketing agency

(ShareCast News) - Media agency WPP's wholly-owned operating company Ogilvy has acquired a majority stake in Brazilian online social and content marketing agency 3yz Marketing Digital. 3yz, whose clients include RBS and Reebok, will be part of Ogilvy Group Brazil, which includes such operating compa

WPP Buys Majority Stake In Brazil's 3yz Marketing Digital

UPDATE 1-Publicis sees "modest organic growth" in 2016 after strong Q4

(Adds analyst quote, details) By Mathieu Rosemain and Gwénaëlle Barzic PARIS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - France's Publicis predicted "modest organic growth" for 2016 but avoided setting precise full-year targets as it digests a $3.7 billion acquisition and pledges to reorganise its busines

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