Sadoun Presents Results for First Time as Publicis Returns to Growth in U.S.


Publicis Groupe’s new CEO Arthur Sadoun appeared relaxed as he presented improved quarterly results to analysts for the first time today.

Sadoun took over from predecessor Maurice Lvy who had earned a reputation as a great storyteller during his 30 years in the role on June 1.

Luckily, the new CEO had some encouraging second-quarter numbers to present, with group revenue at $2.89 billion. Organic growth (excluding acquisitions) reached 0.8% in the second quarter, compared to the same period last year. That was a marked improvement over the 1.2% decline in the first quarter of 2017.

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Terri & Sandy, Eleven Win Top Honors at the Small Agency Awards


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Lipton: Flavour with personality

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Lipton

Advertising Agency:Isobar, Portugal
Design:Filipe SJ, David Carvalho
Copy:Paulo Costa
Project Management:Ana Inocêncio, Ana Boullosa
Backup Team:Cristiana Costa
Creative Director:David Carvalho

Guinness: Rise


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Guinness Singapore celebrates men who are made of more. Here’s to men who carve their own paths. Men who make a difference in the lives of those around them. Men like Luke Landrigan, whose passion for surfing turned a tiny little fishing village into a global surf destination.

Advertising Agency:BBDO, Singapore
Executive Creative Director:Primus Nair
Senior Copywriter:Mark Ibaviosa
Senior Art Director:Tan Zi Wei
Account Management:Fiona Huang, Stephanie Chiaw, Charmaine Tan
Production House:The Prosecution Film Company
Director:Roslee Yusof
DoP:Bjorn Charpentier
Music:Song Zu, Singapore)
Sound:Song Zu, Singapore)

Rugged Luxury Truck Debuts – The 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class is the Brand's First Mid-size Pickup (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) South Africa was the official launch site for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class, the brand’s first light pickup truck. The automaker is best known for its luxury cars and SUVs but does has…

Individual Compartment Luggage Bags – The Vasco 7 Piece Smart Packing Luggage Eliminate Wasted Space (GALLERY)

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Facebook Is Pursuing a Subscription Tool for News Outlets on Its Site

The social giant is working with media companies to find better ways to push Facebook users to pay for the articles they read.

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Thanks for the memories

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When planning meets reality

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Love Island success boosts younger audience for ITV

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Bedwood named creative partner of CHI & Partners

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New-business reviews fall steeply in first half of 2017

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Burnett takes role at MRM Meteorite

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