The Latest Breaking News from WPP

Vice Media files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

It marks a significant fall from grace from what was one of the most highly-valued media startups.

Axios · May 15, 2023

WPP warns of ad spend cutbacks by US tech giants

UK revenue grew by 7.4%, thanks to consumer goods firms spending more

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

Sir Martin Sorrell reveals cancer treatment

S4 Capital boss says it’s almost ‘business as usual’ after keyhole surgery to remove tumour

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

‘It’s fundamental’: WPP chief on how AI has revolutionised advertising

Mark Read says artificial intelligence is helping firm win clients keen to tap into technology’s potential

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

WPP profits top £1bn as ad giant’s boss embraces “scary” AI revolution

WPP offered hope today that the economy could be in for a “soft landing” as clients resumed spending and profits zipped past £1 billion.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023

Low birthrates hurt China, women to pay the price

China's population decline, which the Chinese government officially confirmed in January, has led many observers to wonder if the country's current demographic trends threaten its stability.

Bangkok Post · Feb 17, 2023

Economic strife to last until 2024 warns Sage of Soho Martin Sorrell

ADVERTISING guru Sir Martin Sorrell today likened the energy crisis to the financial crash of 2008 and warned there may be no signs of economic recovery until 2024.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022

Global ad market faces ‘car crash’ next year amid cost of living crisis

Industry bullish in build-up to football World Cup but marketing spend an ‘easy cost to cut’ as demand slows

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022

WPP posts positive results but not ‘naïve’ on impending recession

Revenues at the advertising network that houses Ogilvy and Grey jumped 10.2% to £6.75 billion in first half of year

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2022

S4 Capital’s share slump means Sir Martin Sorrell has a crisis on his hands

The advertising firm was already low on credit with investors and the latest numbers call its strategy into question

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022