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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

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

Fortune

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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

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

Stocks struggle despite manufacturing improvement

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

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Fortune

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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

Benzinga

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.

Evening Standard

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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Creative job losses are rising – and we need to talk about it

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 edges down despite hopes of end to Russia-Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

WPP profits dive 71% as clients cut ad spending amid Trump’s tariffs rollout

Advertising group halves interim dividend after pre-tax profit plunges to £98m in first half of its financial year

Evening Standard

WPP reveals around 4,000 roles cut in past six months as profits tumble

The group reported pre-tax profits tumbling to £98 million for the six months to June 30, down from £338 million a year earlier.

Evening Standard

WPP profits slump and dividend halved as clients slash ad and marketing spending

New boss faces tough handover with like for like revenues for the year expected to be 3% to 5% lower than 2024

The Guardian - UK

Ad agency WPP asked to work on campaign nudging UK savers to invest in shares

Exclusive: City-funded campaign is endorsed by government, and aims to increase financial risk-taking in effort to spur growth

Evening Standard

Miners help propel FTSE 100 to new record high

Mining stocks climbed after US President Donald Trump said he would enact a 50% copper tariff in August, sending copper prices higher.

The Guardian - UK

WPP names senior Microsoft boss Cindy Rose as new CEO

Tech sector boss chosen to help develop AI and digital offerings and rebuild battered share price

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