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Omnicom (NYSE:OMC) and Interpublic (NYSE:IPG) announced that the European Commission has granted unconditional antitrust approval for Omnicom's acquisition of IPG, which the companies say is the last regulatory clearance required to complete the transaction.

The companies said they expect to close the transaction by the close of business on Wednesday, creating what they describe as the world’s leading marketing and sales company built for intelligent growth.

Interpublic (NYSE: IPG) and Momentum Worldwide published new global shopper research on Nov 20, 2025 arguing that in-store media remains a powerful but underused driver of sales and brand discovery. Key findings: 77% of shoppers add unplanned items after seeing in-store media, 79% will consider a new brand, and 48% notice in-store media “always” or “often.” Traditional tactics—sampling/demos (58%) and branded displays (55%)—rank highly. The study also reports 47% likely to buy from AI recommendations while 30% worry about losing human interaction, underscoring a hybrid tech-plus-human retail strategy.

Momentum Worldwide (IPG) announced its third annual Make it Matter Day on November 18, 2025, a hybrid global learning day for over 1,000 employees. The event focuses on AI literacy and responsible innovation, showing how AI and automation are used across the agency to reduce repetitive work and free time for creativity. Sessions include interactive workshops on generative AI, team discussions, knowledge quizzes, and volunteer opportunities, tied to Momentum's values of Belonging, Sustainability, and Wellness. Company leaders emphasize human-in-the-loop use of Momentum-owned AI tools for staffing, resource allocation, and production estimates.

Omnicom (NYSE:OMC) and Interpublic (NYSE:IPG) announced that Omnicom has extended its exchange offers and consent solicitations for IPG's outstanding notes from 5:00 p.m. ET on Oct 31, 2025 to 5:00 p.m. ET on Nov 28, 2025, unless further extended.

The extension is made in connection with the expected closing of the merger between Omnicom and IPG, which the companies say is expected by the end of November 2025. Omnicom intends to issue new Omnicom notes in exchange for the IPG notes as described in Appendix A, and the offers and solicitations are conditioned on the closing of the merger.

Interpublic (NYSE: IPG) said it expects to file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and to release third quarter 2025 financial results on or before November 10, 2025. The company said, given the pending transaction with Omnicom—which it expects to close in the fourth quarter—it does not intend to host a conference call to discuss the quarter or to update previously issued guidance.

The release reiterates contact points for press and investors and notes Interpublic reported $10.7 billion in total revenue for 2024.

Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) has secured three major ISO certifications for information security and privacy across its global operations: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security), ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (Privacy Information Management), and ISO/IEC 27017:2015 (Cloud Security).

The certifications, issued by Schellman, validate IPG's global systems, processes, and controls for protecting client data and managing privacy. This achievement supports the company's ability to innovate with data, AI, and technology while maintaining strict security standards. IPG reported total revenue of $10.7 billion in 2024, demonstrating its significant market presence as an S&P 500 company.

Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) and Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) provided an update on their pending acquisition's regulatory approval process. The companies have secured approvals in all required jurisdictions except Mexico and the European Union. The transaction is still expected to close by December 31, 2025.

Additionally, Omnicom has extended its exchange offers and consent solicitations for IPG's outstanding notes. The new expiration date is set for October 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. New York City time, extended from the previous September 30 deadline.

Initiative, an IPG Mediabrands agency (NYSE: IPG), has achieved the #1 position globally in COMvergence's New Business Barometer H1 2025 rankings. The agency secured $1.4 billion in Total New Business Value globally, with $1.1 billion from North America alone.

The comeback follows significant wins including Volvo's $500 million global media account, Paramount streaming services, and Anthropic. Initiative also retained major clients like Merck and leads new business rankings in six markets worldwide. This turnaround comes after losing Amazon and LEGO accounts in 2024, demonstrating strong recovery under new Global Brand President Stacy DeRiso's leadership since June 2025.

Bayer (OTC:BAYRY) has selected Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG) as its global agency partner for creative, production, and media services for its Consumer Health division. The partnership will manage marketing activities for major brands including Aspirin, Bepanthen, Claritin, and Canesten.

The integrated agency approach aims to leverage GenAI tools and capabilities to enhance consumer engagement at the local level while maintaining global consistency. The new structure is designed to improve media buying power and deliver personalized content across markets. The partnership is set to go live on January 1, 2026, following a transition period.