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Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Omnicom and Interpublic have agreed to a no-boycott deal with the FTC, allowing their $13.5 billion merger to proceed, by committing not to direct clients away from media platforms due to political content.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters
The FTC approved Omnicom's $13.5 billion acquisition of Interpublic on the condition that the merged company does not coordinate with others to influence ad placements based on political content, allowing individual advertisers to choose where their ads appear. The settlement aims to prevent collusion and includes compliance reporting for five years, with the deal expected to close in the second half of the year, making it the largest U.S. media buying agency.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
The FTC is considering imposing a condition on the proposed merger of advertising giants Omnicom and Interpublic to prevent the merged entity from boycotting platforms based on political content, reflecting efforts to address political bias in corporate advertising under the Trump administration.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
Omnicom has announced a $13 billion deal to acquire rival Interpublic, aiming to reclaim dominance in the advertising industry amid competition from tech giants. This merger, led by Omnicom's CEO John Wren, seeks to consolidate traditional advertising powerhouses and counter the influence of West Coast tech firms. The combined entity will surpass Publicis and WPP in revenue, but faces challenges such as potential job cuts and the need to enhance tech capabilities. The deal reflects ongoing industry consolidation and the pressure to adapt to digital and AI advancements.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
Omnicom has agreed to acquire Interpublic in a $13 billion all-share deal, forming the world's largest advertising agency by revenue. The merger aims to enhance investments in artificial intelligence and drive innovation in the marketing industry. Interpublic shareholders will receive 0.344 Omnicom shares per share, with Omnicom shareholders owning 60.6% of the combined entity. The deal, expected to close in 2025, may face antitrust scrutiny and is projected to save $750 million annually. The new company will be listed on the NYSE.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Omnicom Group
Omnicom Group has announced its acquisition of The Interpublic Group in a stock-for-stock transaction, creating a leading marketing and sales company with over 100,000 employees. The merger aims to leverage complementary strengths in data and technology to offer comprehensive marketing solutions. Interpublic shareholders will receive 0.344 Omnicom shares per Interpublic share, with Omnicom shareholders owning 60.6% of the combined entity. The deal is expected to generate $750 million in annual cost synergies and enhance earnings per share for both companies. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second half of 2025, pending approvals.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
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.