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M arket research firm GfK scraps plans for TNS takeover: LONDON AFP — German market research firm GfK said Wednesday that it has ditched plans for a takeover of British peer Taylor Nelson Sofres, which faces a hostile bid from global advertising giant WPP. "The management board of GfK announces that it has terminated all discussions in relation to...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, FINANCE, financing, Investment, TNS, WPP; Research articles 2008-08-27
Advertiser WPP says Olympics, US election to boost fortunes: LONDON AFP — Global advertising giant WPP said Friday that the Beijing Olympic Games and the US presidential elections would boost its fortunes this year as it unveiled a 14.5-percent jump in first-half net profit. However, the firm added that the outlook for 2009 was "less certain" amid slowing...; Tags: advertisement, advertiser, Agence France-Presse, revenue, WPP; Research articles 2008-08-22
Market research group GfK 'may bid' for TNS: LONDON AFP — German market research group Gfk said Wednesday that it was mulling a takeover bid for British peer Taylor Nelson Sofres after the pair ended their plans to merge. Gfk and TNS announced they were scrapping their planned tie-up, in a statement issued Wednesday a few hours...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, MARKETING, TNS, WPP; Research articles 2008-07-09
WPP says earnings rose in 2007, predicts better 2008: LONDON AFP — WPP, the world's second-biggest advertising group, said on Friday that net profit increased by almost seven percent last year and that 2008 would be better as it shook off the global credit crunch. WPP, which stands behind only US titan Omnicom in its sector, said that...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, earnings, London, revenue, WPP; Research articles 2008-02-29
The consolidation trend.(News)(advertising agencies): Byline: ryan mcconnell Dell is just one in a long line of marketers that have consolidated-or deconsolidated-with agency holding companies over the years. Some of the relationships have worked out and some haven't. Below is a look at how some of the more prominent...; Tags: advertisement, agency, BBDO, consolidation, Dell Computer Corp., Ford Motor Co., MARKETING, Omnicom, WPP; Research articles 2007-12-10

FTSE trims gains.: Shares retreat from early highs Jonas Crosland Leading shares in London failed to hold onto early gains, and after adding 75 points to its overnight total at one stage, the FTSE100 index came back to stand at 6,147.4 at lunchtime, a rise of just 15.2...; Tags: bank, cigarette, Federal Reserve Board, FINANCE, financial, Investment, Mortgages, Philip Morris USA, Royal Bank of Scotland, stock, WPP; Research articles 2007-08-30
WPP profit rises on advertising growth worldwide: LONDON AFP — WPP, the British advertising and marketing group, said Friday that its net profits rose slightly during the first half of 2007 boosted by growth worldwide, especially in emerging markets such as Asia. Profit after tax climbed by 2.9 percent to 181.9 million pounds (268 million euros,...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, MARKETING, WPP; Research articles 2007-08-17
WPP in $787m web ads splurge.: Byline: Simon Canning May 20, 2007 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- WPP has indicated a future focus on the internet with the $US649m ($A787m) acquisition of search and internet advertising facilitator 24/7 Real Media. The global advertising group's strategy director and CEO...; Tags: acquisition, British Airways Plc., FINANCE, INTERNET, Investment, United Airlines, WPP; Research articles 2007-05-20
Analysis of Federated Department Stores Inc.: M2 PRESSWIRE-22 January 2007-bellwetherreport.com: Analysis of Federated Department Stores IncC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22012007 Analysis of Federated Department Stores Inc (NYSE:FD) Federated Department Stores' crusade to unite the US department store industry continued with its acquisition of rival May...; Tags: analysis, Federated Department Stores Inc., Inc, Macy, MARKETING, WPP; Research articles 2007-01-22
WPP says advertising sales climb 4.6 percent in third quarter: LONDON AFP — WPP, the British advertising and marketing group has said that sales rose by 4.6 percent during the third quarter compared with the same period in 2005. However, its share price slumped nearly 4.0 percent in early London trade as the rate of sales growth slowed compared with...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, London, SALES, WPP; Research articles 2006-10-27
WPP's OgilvyOne acquires Leopard; Marketing services agency and b-to-b boutique join forces to provide full suite of tools to clients.(Direct & Database)(Leopard Communications Inc.): Byline: CAROL KROL WPP Group's OgilvyOne North America announced last month that it has acquired Leopard, a b-to-b marketing agency located in Broomfield, Colo. The acquisition gives OgilvyOne access to Leopard's b-to-b sales and demand generation product as well as its proprietary digital...; Tags: agency, B2B, brand, database, E-business/E-commerce, IBM Corp., INTERNET, MARKETING, Ogilvy & Mather, tool, WPP; Research articles 2006-07-10
WPP advertising sales rise 4.5 percent in first five months: LONDON AFP — WPP, the British advertising and marketing group, has said that underlying advertising revenue increased by 4.5 percent during the first five months of 2006. Including the effect of acquisitions made by WPP, sales climbed by 17 percent in the five months ending May, compared with the...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, FINANCE, revenue, SALES, WPP; Research articles 2006-06-27
British advertising group WPP loses Chinese partner over snub: BEIJING AFP — WPP, the British advertising and marketing group, has lost a Chinese joint venture partner after an alleged snub by its chief executive, a Chinese advertising official has said. Beijing Guoan Advertising Corp said it would pull out of its China joint venture with WPP's Grey Advertising...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, Beijing, CEO, WPP; Research articles 2006-06-09
British advertising group WPP loses Chinese partner over snub: FT: BEIJING AFP — WPP, the British advertising and marketing group, has lost a Chinese joint venture partner after an alleged snub by its chief executive, the Financial Times reports. Beijing Guoan Advertising Corp said it would pull out of its China joint venture with WPP's Grey Advertising and instead...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, CEO, China, Sir, WPP; Research articles 2006-06-08
WPP annual net profit climbs by third: LONDON AFP — WPP, the British advertising and marketing group, said that its net profit rose by 33.0 percent in 2005 to 398.0 million pounds (581.0 million euros, 696.0 million dollars). WPP, seen as a bellwether for the global advertising industry, also gave an optimistic outlook for the year...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, WPP; Research articles 2006-02-24
WPP sees interim profits soar nearly 40 pct: LONDON AFP — British advertising giant WPP Group posted a 38.4-percent surge in pre-tax profits during the first half of 2005 and said trading prospects remained positive. Pre-tax profits rose to 221.5 million pounds (324.5 million euros, 400.2 million dollars) in the six months to June 30, compared with...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, FINANCE, Investment, WPP; Research articles 2005-08-26
Ad giant WPP sees profits rise after Athens Olympics, US elections: LONDON AFP — British advertising giant WPP announced a 30.5-percent rise in annual pre-tax profit, boosted by the Athens Olympic games and presidential elections in the United States, signalling a turnaround for the sector after recent tough years. The group's pre-tax profit rose to 456.5 million pounds (660.7 million...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, MARKETING, WPP; Research articles 2005-02-25
CEO looks to strengthen position of ad-agency group Publicis in India.: By Ravi Balakrishnan, The Economic Times, India Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 8--Around eight years ago, a relatively unknown agency group from France was slugging it out for the big league. Still a good distance from challenging the mighty triumvirate of Omnicom,...; Tags: acquisition, agency, Economic Times, FINANCE, India, Investment, MARKETING, Omnicom, Publicis, WPP; Research articles 2004-12-08
Ad giant WPP cautious on outlook for 2005: LONDON AFP — WPP, the British advertising and marketing group, reported a four percent rise in third-quarter revenues but gave a cautious outlook for 2005 amid concerns about the US economy. WPP said revenues increased to 1.07 billion pounds (1.54 billion euros, 1.97 billion dollars), above analysts' forecasts. The...; Tags: advertisement, Agence France-Presse, FINANCE, revenue, WPP; Research articles 2004-10-26
Evening Standard, London, business briefs column.: Evening Standard, London Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 15--JOBS ON THE LINE AS UNIONS MEET VAUXHALL MANAGERS: A meeting between unions and management at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire was today set to reveal how many jobs US parent firm General...; Tags: Enron Corp., Insurance, Qantas Airways Ltd., SALES, WPP; Research articles 2004-10-15