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Media buyers, stop wasting time trying to find the right sales rep? Turn to the Rep Finder and get connected to our database of the most up-to-date sales contacts fro Broadcast, OOH, Publishers, Social Networks and more from across Canada.Good morning, and welcome to the new Omnicom, following its completion of the $13B mega-deal to acquire Interpublic Group (IPG), instantly making it the world’s largest holding company.
There is still a lot of work to be done within both agencies, as they continue to explore further cost-saving measures, which will unfortunately, result in most staff being laid off. This will also take place here in Canada at all levels within the agencies under Omnicom and Interpublic.
As we mentioned last week, with two giant holdcos and millions of dollars in agency fees, CMO's will also have to make some tough decisions.
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“This is a defining moment for our company and our industry,” said John Wren, Chairman and CEO of Omnicom, in a statement. “With the completion of the deal, Omnicom is setting a new standard for modern marketing and sales leadership–creating stronger brands, delivering superior business outcomes, and driving sustainable growth. We’re excited about this next chapter. I want to thank our people, clients, and shareholders for the trust they have placed in us.”
Under the all-stock agreement, Omnicom shareholders will own 60.6% of the combined company’s stock, and IPG shareholders 39.4%. Combined, the companies posted an estimated $26 billion in annual revenue in 2024.
