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Publicis Takes Mars’ $1.7 Billion Media Account From WPP

Adweek

Billion Media Account From WPP The French ad network will handle media duties, while IPG will oversee PR Publicis will now handle media for brands such as Snickers, M&Ms, Royal Canin, and Pedigree. billion in August 2024, which will add brands like Pringles, Cheez-Its, Pop-Tarts, and Rice Krispies Treats to its snacking portfolio.

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Have we reached peak ad network?

Digiday

Several new ad networks joined the bevy of existing (and growing) retail media networks last year with new terminology to match: financial media networks, travel media networks and, as of just last month, the (allegedly) first real estate media network (Re/Max). Have we finally reached peak ad network?

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WPP CEO Mark Read to Exit After 7 Years

Adweek

ad network for seven years. The business kicked off the year by having its crown as the world’s largest ad network by revenue toppled by French rival Publicis Groupe. By February, its share price had tumbled to a four-year low after weaker client spending dampened its 2024 earnings and 2025 outlook.

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Best of AdMonsters: Must-Read Ad Tech Articles of 2024

Ad Monsters

From Google’s cookie deprecation drama to AI-driven innovations, these must-read AdMonsters articles captured the biggest ad tech moments of 2024. 2024 has been a wild ride for ad tech, and AdMonsters has been right there on the front lines, reporting every twist, turn, and unexpected plot development. Absolutely.

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Read Outgoing WPP CEO Mark Read’s Full Exit Statement

Adweek

headquartered ad network has posted disappointing earnings since the end of 2024 and into the first quarter of 2025. Read has spent 30 years with WPP, including seven as CEO. His successor has yet to be confirmed, but the business said a search is underway.

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Google vs. DOJ: Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up

Martech

billion fine in antitrust case While many ad tech providers exist, Google dominates key market segments such as ad exchanges, ad networks and demand-side platforms. However, the evidence suggests otherwise. Dig deeper: EU hits Google with $2.6 And, though Google has competitors in the most basic sense of the word (i.e.,

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6 Things to Know About WPP’s New CEO Cindy Rose

Adweek

Its shares are currently languishing at a 16-year low after losing its crown to French rival Publicis Groupe as the world’s largest ad network by revenues. Per WPP’s 2024 annual report , she was paid $176,000 (£129,000) in compensation for this non-exec role last year.