Crossing Rubicam
Article Abstract:
A planned merger between WPP and Young and Rubicam has collapsed. The reasons for the collapse are examined, as are management rules in advertising.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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Monkey puzzle
Article Abstract:
The rival bids by WPP and Havas Advertising for UK media-buying agency Tempus highlights important changes in the media industry. Globalisation and fragmentation in the media sector has boosted demand for media-buying firms.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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So what was the fuss about?
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The advertising-industry trend toward consolidation and global one-stop marketing services has survived, despite early anxiety. Now Cordiant, WPP Group, Omnicom and Interpublic dominate the international markets. Growing firms will find it hard to go global without selling out to a large group.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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