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The Ad Council, in collaboration with the Humane Society of the United States and Maddie's Fund, has launched the "Pets and People Together" campaign, encouraging community support for pet owners facing hardships. This initiative highlights the importance of pets in families, aiming to maintain human-animal bonds through local assistance such as fostering and donations. The campaign includes touching video PSAs and is rooted in evidence of pets enhancing overall well-being. It reflects on past successes like the Shelter Pet Project, which has facilitated over 3 million pet adoptions since 2009.
WPP has acquired Passport Brand Design, a prominent brand design agency from Southern California, founded in 2004. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing WPP's creative capabilities and expanding its presence on the West Coast. Passport's expertise includes impactful campaigns for major clients like Coca-Cola and Heineken. The acquisition is part of WPP's growth strategy to deliver integrated marketing solutions. WPP's CEO Mark Read emphasized the importance of branding in today's market, while Passport's leadership expressed enthusiasm for joining WPP's global network.
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WPP has acquired JeffreyGroup, a leading corporate communications firm in Latin America. This acquisition will double the footprint of Hill+Knowlton Strategies in the region, enhancing WPP's presence in a key growth market. JeffreyGroup, headquartered in Miami with 330 employees across major Latin American cities, has worked with top clients such as Amazon and Salesforce. This move aligns with WPP's strategy to strengthen its communications services, reflecting the increasing demand for agile partners in today's complex environment.
Kim Johnson, Global CEO of Ogilvy Health, has been recognized in the 2022 PharmaVoice 100 as one of the most inspiring figures in the life sciences industry. This honor, highlighting her over 25-year career in healthcare marketing, includes her previous recognition in 2015. In the 2022 edition, she is celebrated as a 'Legacy Leader' for her impactful campaigns promoting health equity and patient empowerment. Johnson will also participate as a panelist in the PharmaVoice 100 event on September 15, 2022, contributing to discussions on leadership in challenging times.
WPP reported strong interim results for H1 2022, with revenue reaching £6.8 billion, up 10.2% year-on-year. Revenue less pass-through costs increased by 12.5%, demonstrating broad-based client demand, particularly in technology and healthcare. The company achieved net new billings of $3.4 billion and announced a 20% interim dividend increase to 15.0p. Despite some inflationary pressures and a decline in profit margins, WPP upgraded its full-year growth guidance to 6.0-7.0%. The company remains focused on enhancing its services and has made strategic acquisitions to bolster its capabilities.
Ogilvy Health has appointed Tyler Montague as EVP, Client Leader, bolstering its leadership team with over 25 years of industry experience. Montague will manage client relationships and strategic planning, reporting to Global CEO Kim Johnson. His background includes significant roles at both Publicis and WPP agencies, having led successful campaigns for top Rx brands like Humira and Cialis. Johnson emphasizes his potential to drive impactful client outcomes and enhance the agency's creative legacy in the healthcare sector.
VMLY&R has been named a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service providers by Forrester Research, Inc. in its Q3 2022 report. The agency received top marks in areas such as creative content strategy and digital development services. Forrester highlighted VMLY&R's strong current offerings and its unique approach in blending brand craft with marketing science. Global CEO Jon Cook emphasized the recognition as validation of the agency's commitment to delivering creative excellence for clients. VMLY&R continues to grow its creative capabilities globally.