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Bain Capital acquires majority stake in Kantar from WPP valuing the data and research firm at EUR 3.54 billion

Bain Capital acquires majority stake in Kantar from WPP valuaing the data and research firm at EUR 3.54 billion

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Kantar, WPP’s global data, research, consulting and analytics business, will be acquired by Bain Capital according to an agreement signed by WPP and Bain Capital. The deal sees Bain Capital taking over the … Read the full press release

Premier consumer goods company Newell Brands selects WPP as its communications partner for its portfolio of brands globally

NEW YORK, USA/ LONDON, UK, 20-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Newell Brands, a premier consumer goods company, has selected WPP (NYSE: WPP) as its communications partner for its portfolio of brands globally following a review of some of its agency relationships. In … Read the full press release

WPP: Wunderman and J. Walter Thompson will unite to form Wunderman Thompson, a creative, data and technology agency

LONDON, 28-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP today announced that Wunderman and J. Walter Thompson will unite to form Wunderman Thompson, a creative, data and technology agency built to inspire growth for its clients. The new organisation will be distinctively positioned as … Read the full press release

Volkswagen selects WPP as its lead creative partner in North America

LONDON, 28-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen has named WPP as its lead creative partner in North America following a competitive review. Responding to VW’s emphasis on expertise in technology alongside outstanding creativity, WPP put forward a cross-company and multi-disciplinary team comprising … Read the full press release

WPP appointed to support GSK Consumer Healthcare’s global Panadol business

LONDON, 19-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a competitive pitch process, GSK Consumer Healthcare has appointed WPP to support its global Panadol business. WPP will be responsible for creating integrated creative campaigns and content across advertising, digital, shopper and expert marketing, PR … Read the full press release