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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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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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17 Cheapest Ad Networks for Best PPC Conversions in 2024

Single Grain

Whether you’re a seasoned PPC advertiser or you’re just getting started, there’s always room to explore alternative ad channels to grow your business, and often the cheapest ad networks are overlooked. While Google Ads may remain the most popular PPC network, it’s also among the most expensive.

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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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2024 Predictions: Social media’s evolution

Martech

Here are some ways that marketers will leverage social media in 2024. Gartner consumer data shows that total ad avoidance (e.g. Dig deeper: 2024 Predictions: Advertising and digital media Take Martech’s 2024 Salary and Career Survey From AI to layoffs, it’s been quite a year.

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