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McCann, part of Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG), has appointed Brendan Gaul as Global Chief Entertainment Officer, bringing TRAVERSE32, an original entertainment company, from IPG Mediabrands to McCann. Gaul, who will report to Global CEO Daryl Lee, returns to McCann where he started his career in 2002.

Gaul's appointment highlights McCann's strategic focus on brand storytelling through entertainment. His track record includes two Cannes Lions Grand Prix wins, including the recent "THE FINAL COPY OF ILON SPECHT" film. TRAVERSE32's portfolio features successful projects like "Dear Santa" for the US Postal Service and "5B" for J&J, which achieved a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and is now part of MOMA's permanent collection.

HI-CHEW® and Super League (Nasdaq: SLE) have announced their third consecutive year of partnership with Fortnite Creative Islands, running through September 14, 2025. The collaboration features five branded mini-games in the Chewbie-Dome hub, including HI-CHEW® Climbers, Chewlet Grabbers, and Block Drop, along with themed versions of classic games.

In a groundbreaking initiative, HI-CHEW® became the first brand to lead a Creator Competition within Fortnite, where top map creators designed custom HI-CHEW® experiences judged by influencers Birdo, Dagwummy, and ChitaZ. The campaign includes an Unlockable site where players can complete challenges over 16 weeks to earn points redeemable for digital and physical rewards.

Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) has launched exchange offers and consent solicitations in connection with its pending acquisition of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). The exchange offers target $2.95 billion in aggregate principal amount of IPG's outstanding notes across six different series, with maturities ranging from 2028 to 2048.

Eligible holders who tender their notes by the Early Tender Date of August 22, 2025, will receive the Total Exchange Consideration, including early tender and consent payments. The exchange offers will expire on September 9, 2025. The new Omnicom notes will maintain identical interest rates, maturity dates, and payment terms as the existing IPG notes.

The exchange offers are contingent upon the completion of the merger announced on December 8, 2024, and other conditions including receipt of majority noteholder consents for amendments to the existing indentures.

Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) has announced a strategic partnership with Aaru, an AI company specializing in predictive simulations for human behavior. The collaboration will enhance IPG's marketing capabilities by integrating Aaru's AI-powered technology with IPG's Acxiom data asset and Interact platform.

The partnership enables IPG to simulate audience responses to marketing initiatives, including brand platforms, creative assets, live events, and influencer marketing. Early implementations across financial services, healthcare, and CPG verticals have demonstrated improved campaign performance. The company is also launching a Simulation Studio for client demonstrations and establishing exclusive first-look rights to Aaru's developments.

This strategic move builds on IPG's $10.7 billion revenue in 2024 and positions the company to offer enhanced data-driven marketing solutions while maintaining strict data ethics standards.

Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2025.

IPG, an S&P 500 company, is a marketing solutions provider that generated total revenue of $10.7 billion in 2024. The company operates through multiple global brands including Acxiom, FCB, McCann, and Weber Shandwick, offering data-driven and creative marketing services.

Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) has launched Agentic Systems for Commerce (ASC), an AI-powered commerce optimization platform leveraging data from its recently acquired Intelligence Node. The system helps brands manage complex commerce ecosystems by analyzing data signals at SKU and store levels, including consumer searches, digital shelf position, pricing, and inventory.

Led by Dr. Jeriad Zoghby, IPG's Chief Commerce Strategy Officer, ASC has already demonstrated success with over 20 CPG brands reporting double-digit improvements in impressions and sales. The initiative is supported by Yaniv Sarig, Global Head of AI Commerce, and represents IPG's strategic expansion beyond traditional marketing communications into AI-driven commerce solutions.

Interpublic (NYSE:IPG) reported Q2 2025 financial results with total revenue of $2.54 billion and net revenue of $2.17 billion, marking an organic net revenue decrease of 3.5%. The company posted net income of $162.5 million, including an after-tax expense of $88.4 million for strategic restructuring.

Key metrics include adjusted EBITA of $393.7 million with an 18.1% margin, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.75. The company maintained its full-year guidance for organic net revenue decrease of 1-2% while expecting to exceed its previously announced adjusted 2025 EBITA margin target of 16.6%.

IPG continues to progress with its planned merger with Omnicom, expected to complete in H2 2025, while implementing strategic restructuring actions anticipated to cost $375-400 million through year-end.

Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) and Interpublic (NYSE: IPG) have secured a crucial antitrust clearance from the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for their pending merger. This marks the 14th approval out of 18 required regulatory clearances needed to complete the transaction.

The companies maintain their timeline to finalize the merger in the second half of 2025. The proposed combination aims to transform the marketing industry, focusing on employee growth, enhanced client outcomes, and creating substantial long-term shareholder value.

Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), a leading marketing solutions provider, has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings release for the morning of July 22, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results.

The conference call will be accessible via phone at (888) 469-0956 (US) or (212) 287-1630 (International) with passcode 6746745. A recording will be available for 30 days, and the call will be archived on the company's investor relations website.

IPG, an S&P 500 company, reported total revenue of $10.7 billion in 2024 and operates global brands including Acxiom, FCB, McCann, and Weber Shandwick among others.