Hot Topics 21/07/2017

Havas Group
Jul 21, 2017 · 2 min read

I/ Group Information

NEW BUSINESS:

Con Edison has appointed Havas New York as its lead agency for creative and media following a competitive review.

APPOINTMENTS / DEPARTURES:

Havas Group has promoted Michael Kaushansky to president Havas Helia, North America. The new title and responsibilities are in addition to his duties as EVP, chief data officer, Havas North America.

Karen Goodman has joined Havas Chicago as Group Creative Director.

Vincent Boucheron has been named Head of Communications for media activities in France.

NETWORK, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, JOINT-VENTURES, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS:

In order to strengthen its footprint in India, Havas Media Group has made a strategic partnership with IMC Advertising, a Kerala based agency.

II/ The Competition

NEW BUSINESS:

MillerCoors has consolidated global creative duties on the Miller brand within DDB.

Revlon has consolidated its global advertising business with WPP, naming Grey as its creative agency of record while retaining MediaCom for media planning and buying duties around the world.

PITCHES:

Pepsi has launched an Omnicom-only creative review in the US.

NETWORK, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, JOINT-VENTURES, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS:

Publicis has published better-than-expected interim results that showed an improvement in its North American business.

Omnicom Group has reported a second drop in revenue compared with the previous year, driven by slow growth in the US and exchange rates.

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