Media Buying Briefing: IPG and its many challenges (and opportunities)

The holding company is experiencing lots of challenges. But the payoff in the end could be worth the trouble, since it may become the biggest purveyor of principal media.

Feb 17, 2025 - 06:02
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Media Buying Briefing: IPG and its many challenges (and opportunities)

Less than two full months into 2025 — and with something like four to six months before its acquisition by Omnicom is consummated (if it’s consummated) — Interpublic Group is experiencing challenges on an almost-unprecedented level. But the payoff in the end could be worth the trouble, since a merged company would easily be the biggest purveyor of principal media, which regardless of one’s opinions on the ethics of the practice, can make a holding company a lot of money.

Here’s a walk-through of those challenges and opportunities IPG has in store. 

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