Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Paris, France, is a leading global communications and digital advertising company. As the third-largest communications group worldwide, it offers a wide range of marketing and communication services, including traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting. The firm is particularly focused on driving business transformation through an innovative blend of creativity and technology. Publicis generates over 80% of its revenue from developed markets, primarily North America and Europe, serving both local and international clients across various industries.

Jean-Michel Bonamy

Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Financial Planning

Jean-Michel Etienne

Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer

Alessandra Girolami

Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Financial Planning

Chi-Chung Lo

Investor Relations Manager

Brice Paris

Investor Relations Manager

Arthur Sadoun

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

90 past transactions

CitrusAd

Acquisition in 2021
Citrus International Pty Ltd operates an auction-based advertising platform that enables e-commerce retailers to manage the visibility and frequency of advertisements on their websites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, the company’s flagship product, CitrusAd, transforms retailer websites into revenue-generating advertising platforms. This digital solution benefits not only retailers by allowing them to monetize their online shelf space but also suppliers who can better target their customers to increase sales. CitrusAd has gained recognition as a significant player in the global digital advertising landscape, contributing to the evolution of the industry by providing effective advertising solutions for various stakeholders.

boomerang

Acquisition in 2021
Boomerang Agency is a new kind of creative agency. Boomerang specialize in connecting brands and people, online and offline. Boomerang are street-smart and social by nature. We know what people like. How they talk. Why they laugh. How they connect. We can help brands be more human by sparking authentic conversations between companies and people. Creatives, producers, filmmakers, copywriters, sound designers and influencers – all under one roof.

Taylor Herring

Acquisition in 2021
We bridge the gap between social and news media with campaigns that capture the imagination and have everyone reaching for the share button.

Duel

Seed Round in 2020
Duel is a Brand Advocacy Platform that enables purpose-led brands to drive organic growth and retention through word-of-mouth and advocacy. The Duel platform scales management of the brand’s relationship with thousands of their advocates through Advocacy Programs that engage, retain and drive word-of-mouth sales. The platform combines different advocacy tools (including challenges, UGC, referrals, loyalty, affiliates and surveys), under one platform so brands can build rich, customer membership clubs and VIP programs with airline style ‘status’ tiers, groups and segmentation. Spun out from Daredevil Project mobile app and game studio by world-record breaking adventurer and former brand ambassador, Paul Archer, and viral games developer, Panagiotis Tsarouchis, the Duel team is made up of psychologists, brand experts and community builders from companies including Amazon and Lululemon. Committed to working with brands that put people and the planet over profit, Duel is demystifying word-of-mouth marketing to breaking brands’ reliance on digital advertising and other short-term marketing practices to build brand movements and deliver long-term growth. The platform is used by brands such as Rab, Lowe Alpine, Monica Vinader, King of Shaves, Frugi and Mud Jeans and has consulted with over 450 brands including Amex, Travelex, M&S, Philips, Boots, Schuh and TopShop.

Rauxa

Acquisition in 2019
Rauxa is an independent, integrated brand marketing agency with offices in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta and headquartered in Orange County, Calif. Founded in 1999, Rauxa applies science to drive imaginative solutions, combining the very best in marketing strategy, data management, web design and development, content management, e-commerce, CRM/E-CRM, retail, mobile, B2B, multicultural, social marketing and cloud services. Rauxa is a certified, woman-owned business. For more information, visit www.rauxa.com.

McCready Bale Media

Acquisition in 2019
McCready Bale Media is an independent media agency based in Auckland, New Zealand, with additional offices in Wellington. Founded in 2010, the agency specializes in digital media strategy and the implementation of first and third-party data solutions. It focuses on delivering effective communication strategies by leveraging the latest media and technology. Known for its award-winning solutions, McCready Bale Media operates as a subsidiary of Publicis Groupe S.A. as of August 2019.

Epsilon

Acquisition in 2019
Epsilon is an all-encompassing global marketing company, a leader in creating connections between people and brands. We find, acquire and retain customers for brands around the world. We are the first of a new breed, harnessing rich data, groundbreaking technologies, engaging creative and transformative ideas to get the results our clients require. We employ over 7000 associates in 70 offices worldwide and are recognized by Ad Age as the #1 World Largest CRM/Direct Marketing Network, and the #1 US Agency from All Disciplines. Epsilon was named as a Leader in the July 2014 report "The Forrester Wave™: Email Marketing Vendors, Q3 2014" by Forrester Research Inc. In this evaluation, Forrester refers to Epsilon as "a professional services powerhouse," and scored Epsilon highest in the Services and Strength of Management Team categories. The report also cites Epsilon as "…the best operations, technology and strategy and analytics services [provider] we reviewed." Further, Forrester Research named Epsilon as a Leader in their Database Marketing Service Provider Wave report released the first quarter of 2011, the latest iteration of this report. Epsilon was also named a Leader i

Soft Computing

Acquisition in 2018
Soft Computing provides data science, digital marketing, and big data technology services. It offers consulting, change management, digital consulting, DMP and Web marketing, project management, and customer services; big data, business intelligence, service center, data lake ready, digital, and TMA services; and marketing strategy, data science, data quality, machine learning, satisfaction and UX, and soft marketing ready services. The company serves insurance, automotive, B2B, bank, specialized retail, food retail, e-commerce, luxury, media, consumer products, life sciences, telecoms, tourism, transport, and utilities/energy sectors. Soft Computing was founded in 1985 and is based in Paris, France. As of February 7, 2019, Soft Computing operates as a subsidiary of Multi Market Services France Holdings SAS.

Xebia France

Acquisition in 2018
Xebia France is an IT consultancy firm based in Paris, established in 2005. It offers a range of services focusing on data, web, cloud technologies, reactive software programming, and mobility. As a subsidiary of Sapient Corp since November 2018, Xebia France leverages its expertise to assist clients in navigating the complexities of modern technology landscapes. The firm is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that enhance digital transformation and operational efficiency for its clients.

Kindred

Acquisition in 2018
Kindred, an independent digital communications group. Kindred Group was founded by a group of partners as a collective of independent specialized agencies that includes digital agencies Nydrle and Inspiro; and media agencies Red Media and Go.Direct. In the last five years, it has become Czech Republic’s largest independent digital communications company by revenue1. Kindred Group works with a wide range of international and local clients including Moneta Money Bank, Unilever, Karlovarske mineralni vody, Vodafone, Zoot, Remy Cointreau, Ceskoslovenska obchodni banka, Huawei and Makro Cash and Carry.

One Digital

Acquisition in 2018
One Digital is a data-driven agency based in São Paulo that specializes in enhancing business performance through creative solutions. With a team of 64 employees, the agency collaborates with various international and Brazilian brands, including notable firms such as American Express, Bradesco, and Norsk Hydro Brasil. One Digital provides a wide range of services encompassing data and business intelligence, management tracking, dashboard design, performance media, digital lifecycle management, marketing automation, branded content, and social media strategies. The agency's comprehensive approach aims to leverage data to drive effective marketing and advertising initiatives for its diverse clientele.

NewsGuard

Seed Round in 2018
NewsGuard Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to improving the reliability of news and information online by assessing the credibility of various news websites. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in the United States, the company employs trained journalists to analyze approximately 7,500 of the most accessed and shared news sites. By creating detailed ratings and "Nutrition Labels" that indicate the trustworthiness of these sources, NewsGuard aims to combat the spread of misinformation. The company's ratings are licensed to social media platforms, search engines, and other news aggregators, enabling them to provide users with crucial information about the reliability of the content they encounter.

Yumamia

Convertible Note in 2017
Yumamia is a chain of virtual cloud kitchens that offers corporates & busy professionals a premium food delivery service through on demand & subscription based plans offering high quality, delicious & clean food that is more affordable & convenient than fast food. Currently operating in Egypt and expanding soon to the GCC.

Herd MSL

Acquisition in 2017
The Herd Agency has a team of 55 specialists in public relations, social media, content and creative, with a strong track record in consumer lifestyle, corporate, government, b2b, technology, and integrated campaigns. The agency has built their market-leading reputation by solving complex business problems through outstanding creative ideas, technically-excellent execution and content-led multi-channel campaigns for clients.

Formisimo

Convertible Note in 2017
Formisimo Ltd. provides a cloud-based analytics platform for companies to improve their online forms or checkout process. The company’s platform analyses what users are doing in online checkout, registration forms, and enquiry forms, and what's causing them to abandon site. It provides data to help its customers make online checkouts, contact forms, and various other online forms easier to complete. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Salford, United Kingdom.

WiseShelf

Seed Round in 2016
Wiseshelf transforms standard retail shelves into IoT world. Wiseshelf is an appliance mounted on existing retail shelves that provides real-time information regarding the stock level of each product. Our mission is to use the store shelf as a platform for interacting with employees/customers in a variety of use cases: Logistics & operation, Marketing & promotions, and creating valuable data that can be used by suppliers.

Pixelbug

Seed Round in 2016
Pixelbug allows businesses to easily create compelling augmented reality experiences that add value to the world and to unleash the power of creativity by fully dissolving the boundaries between imagination and reality. We offer augmented reality as a service that businesses can use to drive reward based sales and overcome the barriers of buying at a distance by enabling next-gen purchasing experiences.

InnaMed

Grant in 2016
InnaMed is developing a comprehensive care management platform. ​ Our team is developing an at-home blood testing device and remote monitoring software that enable patients to easily communicate quantitative and qualitative health assessments from home. The collected data feeds into algorithms that detect deterioration early and guide treatment decisions, improving outcomes and reducing costs. We are focusing on chronic conditions starting with heart failure, kidney failure and post-transplant care.

Vidrovr

Convertible Note in 2016
Vidrovr Inc. specializes in video processing technology that organizes and enhances video content through advanced multimodal computer vision and machine learning systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company offers solutions that automatically index, tag, and understand videos, allowing users to efficiently search and retrieve specific content. Its platform includes a Metadata API that facilitates direct video uploads and provides time-stamped metadata for improved searchability. Additionally, Vidrovr features a Clip Generator that creates social media-ready clips, seamlessly integrating them back into content management systems. The company's technology is particularly tailored for various domains, including sports, government, and media, enabling users to link video content with other media such as photos and text.

Ugogo

Grant in 2016
Ugogo Africa is an ecommerce site designed for people without bank accounts. The platform will allow artisans and craftspeople to sell their goods online, without needing traditional banking facilities such as bank accounts or credit cards. Using Ugogo's technology combined with a mobile cash system such as Mpesa, a user can create an account, sell their goods and receive cash payment directly to their mobile phone.

Tiltsta

Convertible Note in 2016
Tiltsta is a SaaS solution for fashion brands to create digital Pop-Up Stores at the intersection of mobile shopping, social media, and user experience. The company's platform creates digital pop-up stores at the intersection of mobile shopping, social media, and UX by automatically importing and converting product images into shoppable video, enabling brands to advertise and market through any social media or messaging app and increase their revenues.

Parcelly

Seed Round in 2016
Parcelly is the UK’s first and most advanced provider of carrier and retailer agnostic Pick-up and Drop-off (PUDO) technology. Enabling over 2,500+ collection points in the UK, GER, ESP and MENA to resolve industry problems associated with first- and last-mile delivery. Our core belief is that receiving, returning and sending parcels should be convenient, efficient, simple and above all sustainable - powering the new reality of retail. Parcelly's innovative, multi-award winning approach helps reduce the number of driver destinations and delivery attempts, whilst driving air quality improvements and white van traffic reduction in congestion zones. From hyper-local to global, Parcelly is the omnichannel technology powering the future of parcel distribution. LOCAL SHOP OR BUSINESS Customer convenience, additional footfall, increased cross-selling opportunities & a new revenue stream. No set-up costs or bulky equipment; compatible with any webshop or carrier worldwide. Parcel collection points are managed entirely via smartphone and can control the size & number of parcels to receive. SELLING ONLINE Improved online shopping experience with a last- and first-mile solution that fits busy lifestyles. Available on-demand with or without API integration at checkout. Guaranteed increase in first-time delivery rates. Cost savings through the reduction in customer service enquiries & compensation claims. CARRIER OR SHIPPER Access to a nationwide, carrier agnostic PUDO network. Seamless compatibility, smart delivery route & resource capacity optimisation. Fully customisable, on-demand click&collect technology with real-time tracking of delivery status & customer feedback. CORPORATE OR LARGE ENTERPRISE Avoid rising corporate mailroom costs and benefit from a sustainable click&collect and return service, reducing the number of non-business related parcel deliveries.

Jana

Series C in 2016
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Glickman Shamir Samsonov Advertising

Acquisition in 2015
Glickman Shamir Samsonov, previously Glickman Nettler Samsonov, was founded in 1987 by CEO Hanan Glickman and two partners. As one of the country's most highly respected ad agencies, Glickman Shamir Samsonov is now within the market’s top 5 biggest agencies with over 75 talents, and has offices located in the heart of Tel Aviv's financial district. GSS works with clients such as Coca Cola Company Israel, Tnuva Dairy, Orange, El Al, FIBI Bank, Mercedes, Hyundai, Direct Insurance, Israel Post, Psagot investments, Sano detergents, Yediot Achronot newspaper, and Newpan electronics.

The Creative Counsel Group

Acquisition in 2015
The Creative Counsel (Pty) Ltd. is a South African below-the-line marketing agency based in Johannesburg, established in 2001. The agency specializes in brand activation and experiential marketing, offering a range of services designed to engage consumers and influence purchasing decisions. Its offerings include word-of-mouth campaigns, point-of-sale manufacturing and distribution, field merchandising, mystery shopping, market research, training, retail control, and social media marketing. Additionally, The Creative Counsel operates an events and activations agency that conceptualizes and manages activations, events, and reality television for the mass market. As of September 2015, it functions as a subsidiary of Publicis Machine, enhancing its capacity to deliver comprehensive marketing solutions.

Amplio

Seed Round in 2015
AmplioSpeech maximizes student outcomes and empowers SLPs, by delivering Digital Speech-Language Therapy to school districts and their SLPs, students and their families, special education departments and administrators. Powered by an award-winning artificial intelligence technology, AmplioSpeech equips school districts with an exclusive speech-language therapy operating system that powers speech-language therapy in the 21st century. AmplioSpeech accelerates student clinical and academic progress using proven, individualized digital programs, reduces SLPs indirect workload, all while ensuring efficient and consistent IEP compliance both onsite and online. School districts empower their school-based SLPs using the AmplioSpeech system or deploy AmplioSpeech SLPs to complement. Special education administrators leverage on the most advanced platform that adapts to their school’s needs. AmplioSpeech provides them exclusive access to monitoring and oversight on compliance and progress, and a 360° view of where things stand at any given time.

Expicient

Acquisition in 2015
Expicient Inc. is a global omni-channel software products and services firm. We have served top retail, logistics and distribution clients in USA, Canada, UK, Malaysia, the Middle East and India.

Relaxnews

Acquisition in 2015
Relaxnews is the world's first leisure newswire, produced by a team of journalists in Paris and correspondents around the globe. Since 2009, we've delivered news to clients in a dozen countries across four continents.

Monkees

Acquisition in 2015
Monkees currently employs 25 people and works with clients in mass retailing and specialized distribution, auto manufacturing, health and sport.

Jana

Venture Round in 2014
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Publicis Sapient

Acquisition in 2014
Publicis.Sapient is a digital transformation platform that fuses two paths to problem solving – Digital Solutions and Business/Technology Consulting to help organizations optimize how they engage customers across all aspects of the customer journey leveraging the latest cloud-based technology. The platform houses the leading digital pioneers from DigitasLBi, Razorfish and SapientNitro, with experienced consultants & technologists with deep industry expertise from SapientConsulting to deliver a full range of solutions that leverage Salesforce®’s industry-leading cloud-based technology.

3|Share

Acquisition in 2014
3|Share is a consulting firm based in Carlsbad, California, specializing in cloud consultancy services that support digital transformation initiatives. As an Adobe Systems Solution Partner, the company provides tailored solutions for clients across North America, focusing on Adobe's suite of digital marketing tools, including Adobe Experience Manager, Social, Analytics, Test, Campaign, and Mobile. Their services encompass consulting, training, and managed services, ensuring that Adobe customers maximize their investments in these platforms. By offering expertise in system integration and marketing automation, 3|Share aids organizations in enhancing their digital strategies and achieving sustainable growth.

Machine

Acquisition in 2014
Publicis Machine is one of South Africa's largest communications agencies with over 150 passionate employees, offering a unique combination of award-winning creativity, compelling consumer insights and leading digital capabilities. The agency is represented in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, with specialist talent across four core pillars: Narrative (content marketing), Incentiv (loyalty and rewards), Answered (research), and Moon Walk (public relations).

Turner Duckworth

Acquisition in 2014
Turner Duckworth was founded in 1992 and led by joint CEOs and CCOs Bruce Duckworth and David Turner in London and San Francisco, respectively. The company will now be aligned with Publicis Groupe’s Leo Burnett division.

Nurun

Acquisition in 2014
Nurun Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc., one of Canada’s largest media and telecommunications companies, with more than 16,000 employees. Nurun’s mission is to help brands strengthen consumer relationships through digital technology and interactive media. Nurun uses a discipline in design thinking to uncover new insights, identify changing consumer behaviour and invent solutions that fit into everyday life. As the No. 1 independent interactive group worldwide, Nurun counts more than 13 offices in America, Europe and Asia. With more than 1,200 professionals in its network, Nurun has established long-term relationships with leading brands, including L'Oréal, Lacoste, Tag Heuer, Bouygues Telecom, Danone, Pernod-Ricard, The Home Depot, Sears Canada, the Government of Québec, Videotron, Ferrero, Sky, BBVA, Manheim and SEAT. www.nurun.com

Lead2Action

Acquisition in 2014
Lead2Action, S.A de C.V operates as a marketing agency specializing in e-marketing solutions.

Cyber Media Group

Acquisition in 2014
Cyber Media Group has leveraged its high-quality expertise and services to achieve strong growth in digital communications for VSBs, SMEs and self-employed professionals. With more than 25,000 clients and a staff of about 380, the company is a leader in its sector in Belgium and the Netherlands

Pie

Seed Round in 2014
Pie is the fastest, easiest, and most fun messaging app you’ll ever use for work. And best of all, if you love Pie on your mobile device, you'll love our Web app over at pie.co. They'd love to help you get started, send an email to team@pie.co with your questions.

OwenKessel

Acquisition in 2014
OwenKessel offers a full-service package of creative advertising and communications services, including consulting, creative, online marketing, social media and branded content.

Hawkeye

Acquisition in 2014
We create extraordinary experiences that matter for clients and their customers using insight, analytics and innovation to develop ideas that drive brand affinity and business success. Through social, mobile, digital, event and direct channels, we help clients inspire action to accelerate brand growth.

Verilogue

Acquisition in 2013
Verilogue is a provider of medical marketing research services that connects patients, physicians, and the healthcare industry to facilitate information sharing and enhance disease understanding. The company focuses on collecting insightful data from these groups to support the development of more effective medicines and communication materials tailored for both patients and healthcare professionals. By leveraging this information, Verilogue aims to improve the overall effectiveness of medical marketing research, ultimately contributing to better healthcare outcomes.

Publicis ETO

Acquisition in 2013
ETO is an agency with a hybrid business model combining marketing and technology. Set up in 1986, it now has a staff of 220 and provides the full array of customer marketing services including consulting, design and building of CRM platforms, data mining, data management, and multichannel production. ETO is specialized in cross-channel data marketing, and brings its brands the entire set of skills and tools required to manage the customer experience at all points of contact.

Beehive Communications

Acquisition in 2013
Beehive is an integrated communications company offering 360 degree communications solutions to brands and organisations - that leverage Above the Line, Below the Line and Digital amplification opportunities. The services we offer include research, strategy, planning, media, creative and implementation.Currently the Beehive team of over 130 operates through its head quarters in Mumbai and offices inDelhi and Bangalore. Beehive works with an impressive array of clients that include Malaysia Tourism, Korea Tourism, Gujarat Tourism, Himachal Tourism, Centuary Mattresses, MACC ( Maya Academy), Indiabulls Finance, Bisleri, General Motors, CCNG, Krispi Kream Doughnuts, Jubiliant Retail (Total SuperStores), Everest Roofing Systems, Mantri Developers (Bangalore), MT Educare Ltd, Hard Rock Cafe, Shiro's, Kesari Travel Company, and several others.

Poke London

Acquisition in 2013
Poke is a creative company driven by a passion for the endless possibilities of digital media. We think, design, create and invent our way around problems and thrive at turning good ideas into living, breathing things: a severed limb will die, so everything we do is wired directly between a business’s ecosystem and the social lives of its customers. Poke has built a rare culture of professionalism and informality, respecting every discipline and nurturing collaboration across the company.

Engauge

Acquisition in 2013
Engauge, a portfolio company of Halyard Capital, is a total marketing solutions agency, dedicated to delivering transformational ideas that move someone to act, to choose, to believe in a brand. The agency focuses on discovering true insights, developing ideas with real impact, and then measuring that interaction and gauging the results. Engauge's three Centers of Excellence combine the disciplines of branding, digital, and direct marketing to partner with clients such as Kraft Foods, Best Buy for Business, Chick-fil-A, The Home Depot, Sony, NGK and Huntington Bank. The company has offices in Columbus, Austin, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and Orlando.

Jana

Series B in 2013
Jana Mobile Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates the mCent application, which allows users in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa to download and try applications without incurring data charges. Founded in 2008 and previously known as txteagle, Inc., Jana has established partnerships with over 300 mobile operators to provide free internet connectivity to its users. The mCent app has attracted more than 30 million users, facilitating the consumption of 4.0 billion megabytes of app usage. By leveraging mobile advertising, Jana offsets data costs for users, enabling clients such as Twitter, Amazon, and Tencent to engage effectively with consumers in these markets. The company's innovative approach helps make free apps truly accessible in regions where data costs can be a barrier.

Net@lk

Acquisition in 2013
Net@lk, founded in 2007, is China's leading social media company. Having worked with over 60 Fortune, 500 companies and almost 300 top brands over its history, Net@lk specializes in all-inclusive solutions for all of a brand's social networking needs. With in-house creative, implementation, media, production house, and measurement services, Net@lk has been a trailblazer in China for developing socially led marketing strategy and leveraging consumer engagement. Currently employing 350 staff, Net@lk has offices in six cities across China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Hefei, Xiamen, and Nanjing.

Bosz Digital SA

Acquisition in 2013
Bosz Digital Colombia SAS, an important, high-quality media and digital production platform in Central America. They have a combined staff of over 450, who provide sophisticated production and development services for Web development, software development, interactive graphic design, social and mobile, among other technical capacities. These entities offer high-quality production and are renowned for their efficiency.

Rokkan

Acquisition in 2012
Rokkan is a digital marketing and technology services provider headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Chicago and Los Angeles. Founded in 2000, the company has evolved from a small startup into an influential player within the Publicis Groupe. Rokkan specializes in blending strategy, storytelling, and technology to deliver data-driven solutions in areas such as web optimization, media, advertising, market research, social engagement, customer experience, and e-commerce. The firm is dedicated to helping brands navigate change by leveraging intuition and creativity in their marketing efforts, enabling clients to achieve outstanding results through innovative approaches.

Outside Line

Acquisition in 2012
Outside Line has become one of the top 5 independent social agencies in the UK according to New Media Age (Top 100 agencies report). The skill-set of the agency's 68-strong team ranges from digital design and development to content creation, customer relations management and experience-driven social media marketing.

iStrat Software

Acquisition in 2012
iStrat is a New Digital Media company with international marketing offices in Australia & USA. The Company has been in the business of new media for nearly two decades. iStrat offers a wide range of innovative and highly creative digital communication solutions.

Marketgate Dimensions

Acquisition in 2012
MarketGate delivers services in business growth planning, marketing strategy, brand positioning, portfolio strategy, brand architecture development, and marketing skills development. The agency’s seven consulting experts aim to rejuvenate brands and power their growth by deploying marketing processes throughout their clients’ organizations.

AR New York

Acquisition in 2012
AR New York Corp. is a New York-based branding and advertising agency that specializes in serving the luxury goods, fashion, and beauty industries. Founded in 1996, the agency has established itself as the agency-of-record for numerous prestigious brands, including Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, and Vogue Magazine. Its service offerings encompass a wide range of categories, including financial services, real estate, hospitality, and culture, as well as digital advertising, brand identity, and packaging. AR New York has played a significant role in building iconic global brands, providing comprehensive marketing solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. The agency is known for its innovative approach and ability to create impactful brand experiences.

LBi Denmark

Acquisition in 2012
LBi Denmark specializes in digital communication services, assisting both national and international clients in enhancing their marketing strategies through digital media. Based in Copenhagen, the company employs over 60 professionals who focus on delivering innovative and measurable solutions across various domains, including communication, technology innovation, service design, branded content, and relationship programs. As part of a larger international network consisting of approximately 1,800 employees in 19 markets, LBi Denmark benefits from access to diverse specialists and insights from global operations, enabling them to offer comprehensive services tailored to their clients' needs.

Resultrix

Acquisition in 2012
Resultrix Media is a Pay for Performance based Search and Interactive services agency.

Bartle Bogle Hegarty

Acquisition in 2012
Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) is a global creative agency that offers brand strategy, film and digital video production, digital publishing, community management, data analysis, R&D, and sports brand services. The company provides commercial, brand, channel, and campaign strategies through the use of optimization insights and data analysis. It develops, analyzes, and monitors integrated digital, broadcast, print, and brand publishing campaigns. It also delivers film, video, and other digital media productions via multiple channels.BBH Social offers end-to-end strategy analytics and creative delivery services in order to help companies handle their influencer outreach and community management activities. BBH Build offers strategy and concept development and digital services for desktops, tablets, and mobile phones focusing on the user experience, design, and creative technology. BBH Labs is the company’s global marketing, research, and development unit.

BBR

Acquisition in 2012
BBR Group is a network of boldly creative agencies offering a comprehensive range of advertising and communications services and also brand identity, media, digital services and design.

Longtuo

Acquisition in 2012
Longtuo is a China based Digital and eCommerce service Agency which positions itself at the confluence of creative, eCommerce and digital marketing with a complete range of digital services. The company has 200 employees in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Their underlying philosophy is based on a belief that in an age of eCommerce, versus developing content around a marketer's products and services.

Indigo iStrat

Acquisition in 2012
Indigo iStrat is an interactive marketing agency with a digital DNA. Because all media will soon be 100% digital and interactive.

Flip Media

Acquisition in 2012
Flip Media is an interactive media and marketing agency based in the Middle East, established in 2003 by Martin Diessner and Dinesh Lalvani. Initially founded as a small team, it has grown to become the largest interactive agency in the region. Flip Media specializes in branding and digital advertising, catering to a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, banking and finance, healthcare, education, and entertainment, among others. The agency focuses on developing innovative digital brand communication strategies to effectively engage audiences and enhance client visibility in the competitive market.

Pixelpark AG

Acquisition in 2012
Publicis pixels park is a trademark of Pixelpark AG and developed in eight locations creative and value-added communication and e-business solutions.

Mediagong

Acquisition in 2012
MediaGong is a digital agency that is focused on the development of digital tools and interactive campaigns. It mainly focuses on digital and community strategizing, social media, development of brand content, advergaming, and mobile. It offers its services for food, beauty, financial services, and retail industries. MediaGong was acquired by Publicis Groupe in January 2012. MediaGong was founded by Guillaume de la Brosse, David Oks, and Olivier Zetlers in 2002.

Big Fuel

Acquisition in 2011
Big Fuel is a marketing and communications company that take brands from Content To Commerce.

Rosetta

Acquisition in 2011
Rosetta is a marketing agency that has been driving measurable business growth for nearly 20 years. With a team of over 600 experts in strategy, marketing, creative, and technology, the agency has established itself as one of the leading interactive firms in the United States. Rosetta specializes in various sectors, including consumer products and retail, healthcare, financial services, consumer technology and media, B2B, and travel and hospitality. The agency has formed long-term partnerships with notable clients such as Scholastic, Coach, Johnson & Johnson, and Microsoft, demonstrating its commitment to delivering effective marketing solutions tailored to the unique needs of each industry.

Prima Integrated Marketing

Acquisition in 2010
Prima Integrated Marketing is a digital agency.

Razorfish

Acquisition in 2009
A pioneer of marketing in the digital age, Razorfish has a unique blend of technology, creativity and media at its core. Motivated and inspired by what's next, Razorfish helps its clients navigate the unknown, drive change and transform business. The agency’s world class capabilities in strategic consulting, experience design, brand building, technology platforms, data services, retail/commerce and media services enable transformational work for clients including Delta Air Lines, McDonald’s, Mercedes-Benz USA, Microsoft, Nike China, Unilever and Uniqlo. Razorfish’s team of 3000 experts spans 19 regions, including Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. Razorfish is part of Publicis Groupe.

W&K Communications

Acquisition in 2008
W & K Communications was founded in 2004 and employs nearly 100 specialists in advertising, promotion, television production and media buying. It is present in Beijing and Guangzhou.

Tribal Agency

Acquisition in 2008
Tribal Agency is a company that was acquired by Publicis Groupe in 2008.

Tribal

Acquisition in 2008
Tribal is a São Paulo, Brazil-based digital agency, which offers brand planning, interactive campaign development and advanced marketing technologies

PBJS

Acquisition in 2008
PBJS, is a agency in digital marketing and strategic communications in the United States. Based in Seattle, PBJS offers multi-channel communications solutions with the aim of enriching and maintaining enduring relations between brands and their audiences. The agency is specialized in events, strategic communications and interactive media as well as in branded entertainment. PBJS has retained operational independence while joining the Publicis Events Worldwide network.

Performics Search Marketing Business

Acquisition in 2008
Performics Search Marketing Business in search marketing whose methods make online advertising campaigns substantially more effective and optimize advertisers' digital media buying.

Performics

Acquisition in 2008
Performics is the leading provider of performance marketing services and technological solutions in the SEM industry. Discover more about our Paid Search, SEO and Social & Display Marketing practices.

Portfolio

Acquisition in 2008
Portfolio is a agency with a complete offering of digital marketing services.

Kekst

Acquisition in 2008
Kekst is a leading strategic communications firm advising a wide range of clients on their most complex communications challenges. The firm specializes in corporate positioning, investor and media relations, transactions, crisis communications, bankruptcies and restructurings, litigation support, and corporate governance issues. Kekst is part of the Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest marketing and communications holding company.

EmporioAsia

Acquisition in 2008
EmporioAsia is a full-service digital marketing agency.

Act Now Productions

Acquisition in 2008
Act Now is a pioneering sustainability consultancy.

Hanmer & Partners

Acquisition in 2007
Hanmer & Partners offers a bouquet of services including strategic counseling, corporate image management, brand support, financial public relations, events and promotions, outreach, creative services, interactive services and crisis communications, apart from media relations.

Multimedia Healthcare Communication

Acquisition in 2007
Multimedia Healthcare Communication is a independent market development and public relations agency.

SAS agency

Acquisition in 2007
SAS agency provides services in the public relations, design, corporate, financial, and internal communications sectors.

Capital Advertising

Acquisition in 2007
Capital Advertising is the independent advertising agencies.

Wcube

Acquisition in 2007
Wcube independent French agency in digital communications. With its highly skilled technical and creative teams, Wcube has always been at the forefront of new developments in Internet communications (e-commerce web sites, search marketing,…). With its rich history in the interactive space, Wcube is driven by innovation, creativity and a commitment to ROI. It has some 60 clients including Société des Bains de Mer (Principality of Monaco), Jean-Paul Gaultier, Repetto, Sprite, neuf, Thomson, Sara Lee, vediorbis, Jardiland, Lee and La Poste.

Phonevalley

Acquisition in 2007
Phonevalley is the Mobile Marketing agency. It bring expertise to brands and distributors to define their digital strategy and Design, develop and promote multi-device experiments, adapted to new uses.

Communication Central Group

Acquisition in 2007
Communication Central Group is the independent interactive marketing agency.

Muraglia, Calzolari & Associati

Acquisition in 2007
Muraglia, Calzolari & Associati is the independent specialized media agency in Italy.

Business Interactif

Acquisition in 2007
Business Interactif is the independent digital and interactive communications group.

The McGinn Group

Acquisition in 2007
The McGinn Group is a corporate communications firm specializing in risk and innovation, corporate affairs, litigation communications, issues advocacy and crisis management.

Yong Yang

Acquisition in 2007
Yong Yang provides logistics and retail and promotional marketing services.

Pharmagistics

Acquisition in 2007
Pharmagistics, is a communications agency in the health sector based in New Jersey and specializing in direct marketing and sales subject to the PDMA (Prescription Drug Marketing Act), as well as the provision of logistical services between pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and practitioners.

Digitas

Acquisition in 2006
DigitasLBi operates as a marketing and technology agency that transforms businesses for the digital age. It offers design and build, creative, branded content, content strategy, user experience, mobile, social media, CRM, managed, analytics, SEO, pay-per-click, user research, social business design, media planning and buying, and technology services; insight, creativity, and distribution services; and marketing cloud suite of processes and tools. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.