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HSBC has shifted its $400M global media account to Omnicom's PHD from WPP's Mindshare unit following a competitive review, according to AdWeek.
The loss of the prestigious account serves as a blow to the No. 1 ad/PR conglom, which is trying to regain its footing following last month's "extraction" of founder Martin Sorrell from the helm.
Sorrell, who is plotting a return to the communications scene, reportedly had close ties with HSBC executives.
Europe's largest banking operation launched the review, which was handled by ID Comms, in January.
Japan's Dentsu also bid on the business.
Stagwell’s Q4 revenues grew two percent to $807M while adjusted EBITDA rose three percent to $129M.
WPP CEO Cindy Rose unveiled “Elevate 28,” a strategic plan to simplify the troubled company, which reported a 5.4 percent drop in 2025 revenues to $13.6B.
Omnicom CEO John Wren reported a Q4 $977.2M operating loss, largely due to the $1.1B in severance and repositioning expenses connected to the $13B Interpublic takeover that closed on Nov. 26.
Publicis Groupe reports an 8.8 percent rise in 2025 net revenues to $16.4B with
Public Policy Holding Company today priced its initial public offering at $12.25 per share. The sale of 4,150,000 shares raised $50.8M in gross proceeds.
