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Publicis unseats WPP on Mars’ $1.7bn media account

Advertising giant WPP has suffered another blow with Mars shifting its $1.7 bn global media account to Publicis Groupe, marking the second major client defection in just a few months.

11 Jun 2025

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This move follows Coca-Cola’s decision earlier this year to hand its North American media business (~$800 m) over to Publicis as well.

Mark Read, WPP's CEO for the past seven years, will retire at the end of 2025 (Image: WPP)

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The Mars account, which includes media planning, buying, paid social, commerce, and production, will officially transition to Publicis in January 2026. WPP continues to handle other aspects of Coca-Cola’s global marketing, it recently reaffirmed its global marketing partnership with Coca‑Cola through its Open X unit—covering creative, media (besides North America).

These shifts come amid leadership changes at WPP, with CEO Mark Read announcing his departure at the end of 2025 following flat revenue and declining share value. Meanwhile, Publicis has overtaken WPP by revenue and continues to gain ground with its integrated data and tech-driven offerings.

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