Omnicom and Interpublic Near Historic Merger to Dominate Ad Industry
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Omnicom and Interpublic are in discussions to merge in a $30 billion deal that would create the world's largest advertising agency, surpassing Publicis and WPP. The merger, structured as a takeover of Interpublic by Omnicom, would result in a combined entity with over $20 billion in net revenue. The deal, which could be announced soon, is expected to face significant regulatory scrutiny due to overlaps in media and creative agencies. This move comes as traditional advertising firms face challenges from tech giants like Google and Amazon and the rise of AI tools in marketing.
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