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‘Human creativity is under fire’ says WPP's Rob Reilly

At Cannes Lions, creativity is now seen as a key driver of growth, but leaders are struggling to protect it as idea production becomes cheaper and more automated

Revealed: British ad firm’s billion-dollar greenwash of US oil industry

Revealed: British ad firm’s billion-dollar greenwash of US oil industry

London-based WPP accused of breaching climate policy after report reveals firm linked to twice as much oil advertising as US rivals

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HR leaders are drowning in decisions: Here’s how the best ones are getting ahead

HR leaders are drowning in decisions: Here’s how the best ones are getting ahead

Fortune convened a panel of experts from WPP, Cisco, and Syndio to glean their insights on the challenges facing CHROs in 2026 and the practical solutions that can help.

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Gains for Rolls-Royce and LSEG offset mining slump

The FTSE 100 index ended up 40.29 points, 0.4%, at 10,846.70, a record close.

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Advertising giant WPP plans to cut £500m in costs under sweeping restructure

It is understood the changes are expected to result in a reduction of jobs, with the firm targeting duplicated roles.

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Troubled WPP unveils huge shake-up to save £500m amid falling revenues

Current performance of the company created by Sir Martin Sorrell described as “disappointing”

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WPP to sell assets and cut jobs in radical shake-up to counter AI threat

Group aims to be ‘simpler, lower-cost, AI-enabled business’ and achieve £500m of annual savings by 2028

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Progress on gender equality at top of UK’s biggest firms ‘achingly slow’

Progress on gender equality at top of UK’s biggest firms ‘achingly slow’

Average number of female FTSE 100 CEOs stalled at nine last year, the same number as 2024, review says

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UK ad agencies undergo their biggest exodus of staff as AI threatens industry

UK ad agencies undergo their biggest exodus of staff as AI threatens industry

Number of employees declined by more than 14% to 24,963 last year, with fall greatest among younger workers

The Guardian - UK

WPP's CTO says AI is reshaping advertising. But creative judgment needs to remain in human hands

WPP's CTO says AI is reshaping advertising. But creative judgment needs to remain in human hands

The ad giant has encouraged its workforce to embrace AI tools and is investing in training to ensure workers understand their critical role in the creative process.

Retail drags on FTSE as stocks drift ahead of US interest rate decision

Retail drags on FTSE as stocks drift ahead of US interest rate decision

In London, retailers were a soft feature after a report showed annual UK retail sales growth decelerated in November.

Evening Standard

Advertising's next "big thing" will be smaller than you imagine

Advertising's next "big thing" will be smaller than you imagine

In 2026, expect thousands of jobs to be replaced or reduced

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Advertising giant WPP relegated from FTSE 100 after nearly 30 years

Advertising giant WPP relegated from FTSE 100 after nearly 30 years

Market value of ad group that was once world’s largest plummets from about £24bn in 2017 to £3.1bn

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S4 Capital shares hit new low on profit alert

S4 Capital shares hit new low on profit alert

Fellow advertising firm M&C Saatchi also alerted over profits on Monday, blaming the ‘unprecedented’ US government shutdown.

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FTSE 100 falters ahead of inflation print and Nvidia earnings release

The FTSE 100 index closed down 22.94 points, 0.2%, at 9,675.43.

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WPP shares leap amid takeover bid speculation

Advertising group declines to comment on reports of interest from rival Havas and private equity groups Apollo and KKR

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Stocks struggle despite manufacturing improvement

UK manufacturing output expanded for the first time in a year in October, according to a survey.

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WPP woes keep lid on FTSE and pound extends falls

WPP plunged 17% as it warned performance in the year-to-date was at the ‘low-end of expectations’ as it cut the company’s outlook.

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Sir Martin Sorrell says AI has already “missed the Oppenheimer moment”

When it comes to AI, it’s already too big for governments to regulate, says WPP founder Martin Sorrell.

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WPP jobs at risk as ad group’s new boss condemns ‘unacceptable’ performance

Review launched after firm struggles to stem exodus of clients and compete with AI and data capabilities of rivals

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WPP’s annual outlook cut once again after ‘unacceptable’ performance

Former Microsoft UK head Cindy Rose is leading turnaround efforts after taking over from ex-chief executive Mark Read last month.

The Guardian - UK

What’s gone wrong at WPP? The crown slips at world’s biggest advertising group

Exodus of big clients, falling profits and dire forecasts raise prospect of a once ‘unthinkable’ breakup

Leidos Bets On AI With VML To Strengthen US Defense

Leidos Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) and VML, a subsidiary of WPP Plc (NYSE:WPP), have unveiled Imperium, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform engineered to bolster U.S. information operations by assisting defense agencies in the timely detection and effective countering of emerging national security threats.

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FTSE 100 falls from record highs as Lloyds and HSBC struggle

The FTSE 250 ended up 11 points, 0.1%, at 22,052.83.

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