Sti. WPP Group USA, Inc. provides communications and media management services. NAME : JURISDICTION. WPP Plc – STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT by and among Cavendish Square Holding B.V. as Seller, WPP Group USA, Inc. as Seller Parent, CS Worldnet Holding B.V. as Buyer and comScore. The firm provides political lobbying services. There are 2656 companies in the Wpp Group Usa, Inc. corporate family. Kinetic Worldwide Group Ltd (fka Reef House) UK: Kinetic Worldwide Ltd : UK: Kingsway Media Services Ltd : UK: Knowledge Trading Solutions Ltd : UK: Lambie-Nairn & Company Ltd : UK: Tel: +44 (0)20 7282 4600 Email: enquiries@wpp.com Accounting policies. [19][20] During 2009 WPP reduced its workforce by around 14,000 employees, or 12.3% of its then total staff numbers, in response to the onset of the 2008–2012 global recession. Airtel was named India's 2nd most valuable brand in the first ever Brandz ranking by Millward Brown and WPP plc. [11], WPP's acquisitions continued into the 1990s, when WPP bought firms in the healthcare advertising, digital-marketing, online shopping, digital media, data management, retail and corporate consultancy, and sports-marketing industries. [21][22], In June 2012, WPP agreed to acquire the digital advertising agency AKQA for US$540 million. [14] In later years, WPP regularly acquired dozens of companies annually. [37][38] In late 2018, Read said the company had grown "unwieldy with too much duplication". It is considered the world's largest advertising company, as of 2019. Elemental Interactive Design & Development Inc. Glendinning, Inc (FKA Einson Freeman, Inc.), J. Walter Thompson Company Caribbean, Inc, J. Walter Thompson Far Eastern Company, Inc. Public Relations & International Sports Marketing, Inc. The consolidated financial statements of WPP plc and its subsidiaries (the Group) for the year ended 31 December 2016 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union as they apply to the financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2014. The company was founded as Wire and Plastic Products plc to manufacture wire shopping baskets in 1971. [17] The takeover made WPP the largest advertising company in the world measured by billings and revenue, overtaking Omnicom Group and Interpublic. Ogilvy is a New York City-based British advertising, marketing, and public relations agency. [14] It is considered the world's biggest advertising agency group. Roshni Karthik. Goldfarb Consultants Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Servicios de Publicidad Interactivos SA de CV. T he consolidated financial statements of WPP plc and its subsidiaries (the Group) for the year ended 31 December 2008 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union as they apply to the financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2008. [14] WPP's public relations and public affairs company holdings include Hill+Knowlton Strategies, BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), and Ogilvy. [44][45], WPP is a large holding company involved in communications, advertising, public relations, and other businesses. UNDER WHICH. Learn about WPP (XNYS) with our data and independent analysis including price, star rating, valuation, dividends, and financials. 1985 - Prior. [31] Within Read's first year as CEO, he trimmed WPP by selling more than 30 subsidiaries,[41] including a majority stake in Kantar. It is one of the "Big Four" agency companies, alongside Publicis, Interpublic Group of Companies and Omnicom. WPP plc is the world’s largest advertising agency by revenue, generating USD 17.34 billion last year and is considered one of the big five advertising agencies in the world along with Dentsu, Publicis, Interpublic Group of Companies and Omnicom. [17], In the 2000s, WPP Digital was created to develop the group's digital capabilities. Ltd. Market Research Bureau of Ireland Limited, Millward Brown Irish Marketing Surveys Ltd, International Strategic Communications Srl, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Japan) KK, Ogilvy & Mather Kazakhstan Limited Liability Company, Tihama Al Mona International - J Walter Thompson S.A.R.L, J Walter Thompson Company (Malawi) Limited, Agencia de Comunicación Interactiva, SA de CV, Compañía Hill & Knowlton México, SA de CV, Estudios De Mercado Latin Panel de Mexico SA de CV. [11], In May 2000, WPP agreed to acquire the United States-based Young & Rubicam Group for $5.7 billion, in what was at the time the largest ever takeover in the advertising sector. All other subsidiaries, if considered in the aggregate, would not constitute a significant subsidiary under Rule … BLGK Bates (Proprietary) Limited (South Africa), Glendinning Management Consultants South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, Grey Group South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, GroupM Media South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, Hamilton Russell South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, J Walter Thompson Cape Town (Proprietary) Limited, J Walter Thompson Company (CT) (Proprietary) Limited, J Walter Thompson Company (JHB) (Proprietary) Limited, J Walter Thompson Company South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, J Walter Thompson South Africa Holdings (Proprietary) Limited, MindShare South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, Nota Bene Media Planning Agency (Proprietary) Limited, Research International (South Africa) (Proprietary) Limited, The Added Value Group (Proprietary) Limited, The Customer Equity Company (SA) (Pty) Limited, Young & Rubicam Hedley Byrne (Proprietary) Limited, Young & Rubicam South Africa (Proprietary) Limited, Boole Relaciones Inteligentes con Clientes SL, Centro de Investigacion y Compra de Medios SLU, Comunicacion y Servicio Consultores de Marketing y Publicidad SL, Full Contact la Agencia de Comunicacion Integrada SLU, Segurra Cuesta Puig Fernandez De Castro SL (SCPF ), Tapsa Barcelona Agencia de Publicidad SLU. ORGANIZED. Burson Cohn & Wolfe is a multinational public relations and communications firm, headquartered in New York City. Professional. Our principal subsidiaries as of December 31, 2018, are listed below. Sea Containers 18 Upper Ground London, SE1 9GL. [14] WPP's media investment management company holdings include GroupM, Mindshare, Wavemaker and Essence. Due to the severe economic downturn, client retrenchment and delays in new business led to limited growth across most of our companies, with the exception of The Partners and Addison which showed an increase in revenue. 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[33] At the time, many WPP agencies operated mostly independently and competed for accounts. [33][34][35] While WPP had previously outperformed other companies in the industry, its growth slowed starting in 2017 and its market value dropped in 2018. [9] Chairman Roberto Quarta was temporarily named executive chairman. History. [31] Read emphasized the importance of technology[39] and also merged several WPP agencies:[31] J. Walter Thompson merged with Wunderman to create Wunderman Thompson[40] and Y&R merged with VML to create VMLY&R. 5 - List of Subsidiaries - Accession Number 0001193125-04-102747 - Filing - SEC Verizon Business is a division of Verizon Communications based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey that provides services and products for Verizon's business and government clients around the world. THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of February 11, 2015 by and among Cavendish Square Holding B.V., a private … Ogilvy & Mather (Poland) Agencja Rekalama Sp z.o.o. Bercum Boender Cardozo & Werkendam (BBCW) B.V. Healthworld Communications Group (Netherlands) B.V. (fka Nijboer Zuurman Partners BV), La Communidad, Interactive & Event Marketing BV, Marketique Interactive Marketing Services BV, Young & Rubicam Diversified Group Netherlands BV, Young & Rubicam International Holdings BV, J Walter Thompson International (NZ) Limited, Professional Public Relations NZ Holdings Limited. The company through its subsidiaries provides communications services on a national, multinational and global basis. [16][8] In 1989, it acquired Ogilvy Group for $864m. [31], WPP's notable advertising agency company holdings include Grey, Ogilvy,[14] VMLY&R, and Wunderman Thompson. SUBSIDIARIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2008 . UNDER WHICH ORGANIZED. Arab for Advertising LLC (Grey Saudi Arabia), Tihama al Mona International Advertising Ltd, IMRB Millward Brown International Pte Ltd, Landor Associates Designers & Consultants Pte Ltd, SpafaxAirline Network (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Taylor Nelson Sofres Singapore Pte Limited. [36] Critics said WPP needed to become "nimbler" and "leaner". [14] In 1998, WPP formed an alliance with Asatsu-DK Inc. of Japan. WPP plc - ‘20-F’ for 12/31/03 - EX-8.1 Annual Report by a Foreign Non-Canadian Issuer - Seq. [56] WPP Plc was listed among the defendants as the holding group of Kantar and IMRB. NAME : JURISDICTION. WPP GROUP PLC . [57][58][59][60][61], The lawsuit was dismissed in its entirety on 4 March 2013. Wpp Group Usa, Inc. is located in New York, NY, United States and is part of the Advertising Agencies Industry. [13], In the 1980s, WPP began its strategy of growth via acquisitions. WPP Plc history, profile and corporate video WPP Plc is a holding company. [11] The company listed on the NASDAQ in 1988 (and later switched its secondary listing to the NYSE). When G2 was founded in 2000, a key goal was to become one of the top five marketing services organizations in the world. [25], In November 2016, WPP announced it will be acquiring PEP, LLC, a project management and procurement company that oversees shopper marketing promotions for clients, in the US. [42] Read also sold the original Wire and Plastic Products company that Sorrell had purchased to create his business empire. These approved suppliers are selected in accordance with the WPP Procurement Policy. Exhibit 8.1 . [39] WPP focuses on communications, experience, commerce, and technology. Accounting policies. Limited, Cordiant Communications Group Trustees Limited, Digital Artwork & Reprographic Technology Limited, Garrott Dorland Crawford Holdings Limited, Gesellschaft Fur Konsumforschung- Taylor Nelson Sofres Limited, Glendinning Management Consultants Limited, Headcount Worldwide Field Marketing Limited, Henley Centre Research Consultants Limited, Infratest Burke International Services Limited, J Walter Thompson Company (Manchester) Limited, Mediaedge:CIA International Investments Limited, Public Relations and International Sports Marketing Limited, Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Young & Rubicam Limited, Rodney Fitch International Design Consultants Limited, Sampson Tyrrell Corporate Marketing Limited, Taylor Nelson Sofres International Limited, Taylor Nelson Sofres Investment Partnership, Telephone Interviewing Centre (UK) Limited, Tempus Media Technologies Holdings Limited, The Art Company (Creative Services) Limited, The Oxford Academy for Professional Health Education Limited, The Partners (Design Consultants) Limited, Transart Educational Marketing systems Limited, Voluntarily United Creative Agencies Limited, Westbourne Terrace Management Services Limited, Young & Rubicam Development (Holdings) Limited, WPP Marketing Communications Vietnam Company Limited. Prime Policy Group, a subsidiary of WPP Plc, is an American company located in Washington, DC. President & Chief Executive Officer, Prime Policy Group. Burson-Marsteller LLC. ABOUT US WPP-Scangroup is a full-service creative transformation company, focused on building better futures for our clients. [53][54], It has been reported that WPP goes to great lengths to lower its own corporate tax bill. WPP & GroupM About GroupM GroupM is the world’s leading media investment company responsible for more than $63B in annual media investment through agencies Mindshare, MediaCom, Wavemaker, Essence and m/SIX, as well as the outcomes-driven programmatic audience company, Xaxis. [15] In the same year (1987), the company acquired J. Walter Thompson (including JWT, Hill & Knowlton and MRB Group) for $566m. By the end of 2007, we were ranked sixth in Advertising Age's global marketing services listings, underscoring our progress.. Growth in reputation and stature was mirrored by growth in clients, and we now have 34 of the top 100 global brands on our roster. Updated SEC filings for WPP by date. The Guardian reported that between 2003 and 2009 the company paid £27m in UK corporation tax, compared to what the newspaper "might expect" based on reports of the firm making 15% of its profit in the UK, of around £126m. Zatrisno Kommuniciranje, TMI J Walter Thompson Advertising Egypt Ltd, CBA Architecture Commerciale et Design D’environnement SA, Les Ouvriers du Paradis Babylone United SAS, Cohn & Wolfe Public Relations GmbH & Co. KG, Diebitz, Stoppler, Braun & Kuhlmann Werbeagentur GmbH, F + I GmbH Research Consulting Marktforschung, GCI Healthcare Uternehmensberatung fur Kommunikation GmbH, Global ‘Sportnet’ Sportmarketing GmbH & Co KG, Grey Global Group Middle Europe GmbH & Co. KG, Hering Schuppener Consulting Strategieberatung fur Kommunikation GmbH, Hering Schuppener GCI Uternehmensberatung fur Kommunikation GmbH, Icon regio Gesellschaft fur Regional Verkehrsforschung und Standomarketing GmbH, Icon Wirtschafts - und Finanazmarktforschung GmbH, Infratest dimap Gesellschaft Fur Trend und Wahlforschung GmbH, Magic Moments Agentur Fur Kommunikation GmbH, MediaCom Holding Central & Eastern Europe GMBH, Tillmans Ogilvy & Mather Werbeagentur GmbH, TNS Emnid Median und Sozialforschung GmbH, Verwaltungsgesellschaft Global Sportnet Sportmarketing mbH, ZEG Zentrum for Epideiologie und Ges GmbH, Screen Design & Production of Advertising and Promotional Material Ltd, Spot Thompson Total Communication Group SA, Conquest Marketing Communications (Taiwan) Ltd, Conquest Marketing Communications Hong Kong Ltd, Enterprise Identity Group Asia Pacific Ltd, HWGL Investment (Holding) Company Limited, Landor Associates Designers & Consultants Ltd, Ogilvy & Mather Marketing Communications Ltd, Ogilvy Interactive Worldwide Hong Kong Ltd, Shengshi International Media (Group) Limited, WPP Marketing Communications (Hong Kong) Ltd, JWT Eastern Europe Marketing Szolgaltato Kft, MC MediaCompany Nemzetkozi Mediaugynoki Kft, Ogilvy & Mather Budapest Reklámügynökség ZRT, Taylor Nelson Sofres Hungary Business & Social Marketing and Consulting Limited, TGI Hungary Marketing Research Company Kft, Young & Rubicam Budapest International Advertising Agency Kft, Enterprise Nexus Communication Private Ltd, Genesis Burson-Marsteller Public Relations Private Ltd, Hindustan Thompson Associates Private Limited, Ogilvy & Mather Communications Private Limited, Portland India Outdoor Advertising Private Ltd. Ray & Keshavan Design Associates Pvt. Prior. 2009 was a year of mixed fortunes for the Branding to Design (B to D) Group. [14] In January 1987, the company acquired Scott Stern Associates, at the time Scotland's largest design and advertising company. The Bravo Group is a full-service, integrated Multi-cultural marketing communications network and a wholly owned subsidiary of WPP Group. 11,319,363 shares of common stock presently outstanding and beneficially owned by Cavendish Square Holding B.V. ("Cavendish Square") an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of WPP plc ("WPP"), and WPP (together, the "WPP Stockholders"). On 25 November 2004 WPP closed the Burntwood factory and stopped manufacturing Picquotware: all assets were sold on 14 December 2004. [5] WPP plc owns many companies, which includes advertising, public relations, media, and market research networks such as AKQA, BCW, Essence Global, Finsbury, Grey, GroupM, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Kantar Group, Mindshare, Ogilvy, Wavemaker, Wunderman Thompson, and VMLY&R. Academic Alliances in Medical Education Inc. Bridge Worldwide LLC (fka Bridge WW Acquisition LLC). View differences made from one year to another to evaluate Wpp Plc's financial trajectory Sample 10-K Year-over-Year (YoY) Comparison Compare this 20-F Annual Report to its predecessor by reading our highlights to see what text and tables were removed , added and changed by Wpp Plc. Acceleration We enable the transformation of marketing organizations by building new data and technology-enhanced capability. [14], With a number of shareholder revolts over executive pay having already happened at other public companies' AGMs earlier in the year, the media coverage of Martin Sorrell's intended £12.93m compensation package drew increasing public attention in 2012. Our mission is simple: we help our clients leverage and profit from the US Multicultural market. The lawsuit alleged that viewership data were manipulated in favor of broadcasters willing to provide bribes. he consolidated financial statements of WPP plc and its subsidiaries (the Group) for the year ended 31 December 2017 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union as they apply to the financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2017. [8], On 14 April 2018, Martin Sorrell retired 33 years after founding the company. $1.9bn was used to reduce WPP’s debt, and $1.2bn was returned to shareholders. Sorrell has denied the allegations. T he consolidated financial statements of WPP plc and its subsidiaries (the Group) for the year ended 31 December 2010 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union as they apply to the financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2010. Sea Containers 18 Upper Ground London, SE1 9GL. Previously known as MEC the agency was launched in January 2002 following WPP's acquisition of CIA's parent company, Tempus Group. In 1985 Martin Sorrell, searching for a listed company through which to build a worldwide marketing services company, bought a controlling stake of just under 30% at a cost of $676,000. This included the 1999 acquisition of Lambie-Nairn. WPP-Scangroup | 3,696 followers on LinkedIn | We are a WPP PLC subsidiary, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. BKSH & Associates. [9] In September 2018, Mark Read, who was global CEO of Wunderman,[30] was named CEO. Açao Produçoes Graficas e Electronicas Ltda, Grey Zest Direct Marketing e Publicidade Ltda, Hill & Knowlton do Brasil - Communicaçao Integrada Ltda, Research International Brasil Consultoria e Analise De Mercado Ltda, The Young & Rubicam Group of Companies ULC, Burson-Marsteller Communicaciones Limitada, Estrategia Integral de Communicaciones SA (“EIC”), Wunderman Chile Consultoria y Comunicaciones Ltda, Bates Guangzhou Dahua Advertising Co. Ltd, Beijing Ogilvy Raynet Communications Co Ltd, Blue Interactive Technology Department (Beijing) Co. Ltd, Burson Marsteller (Guangdong) Public Relations Co. Ltd, Cohn & Wolfe Marketing Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, Effort Ogilvy (Fujian) Advertising Limited, G2 Star Echo Marketing Communications Co. Ltd, Glendinning Management Consultants (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, Guangzhou Approach Marketing Communications Co. Ltd, Guangzhou Dawson Marketing Communications Consulting Co. Ltd, Guangzhou Win-line Marketing Communications Co. Ltd, Hill & Knowlton China Public Relations Co Ltd. J.Walter Thompson Bridge Advertising Co. Ltd. Oracle AddedValue Market Research Company Limited, Red Wasabi Marketing Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Research International China (Guangzhou) Ltd, Shanghai Always Marketing Services Co Ltd, Shanghai Bates MeThinks Marketing Communications Co. Ltd, Shanghai Ogilvy & Mather Marketing Consultants Ltd, Shanghai Power Force Marketing Services Co Ltd, Shenzhen Black Arc Ogilvy Advertising Media Limited, TNS Marketing Consultancy (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, Young & Rubicam (Beijing) Advertising Co, Ltd. Zdology Marketing Research & Consulting (GZ) Ltd. Grey Zagreb d.o.o. J. Walter Thompson Middle East and North Africa E.C. In February 2018, parent WPP Group PLC announced that it had merged its subsidiaries Cohn & Wolfe with Burson-Marsteller. [31] He instituted a plan to reposition WPP as a "creative transformation company" and make its offer simpler. The principal subsidiary undertakings of the Group are: Country of Incorporation; Grey Global Group, Inc: US: J. Walter Thompson Company, Inc: US: GroupM Worldwide, Inc: US: The Ogilvy Group, Inc: US: Young & Rubicam, Inc: US: Taylor Nelson Sofres: UK [52][53] The result was a 59.52% shareholder vote to reject the resolution. Wpp Group Usa, Inc. has 26250 total employees across all of its locations and generates $1.65 billion in sales (USD). SUBSIDIARIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2006 . [18] In October 2008, WPP acquired market research firm Taylor Nelson Sofres for £1.6 billion. WPP plc is a British multinational communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce holding company headquartered in London, England. Changes in the industry landscape included financial pressure on global clients, in particular fast-moving consumer goods clients, companies taking work in-house, ability to directly advertise on tech platforms, and competition with consultancies. In 1985 Martin Sorrell, searching for a listed company through which to build a worldwide marketing services company, bought a controlling stake. [10], The company was founded as Wire and Plastic Products plc to manufacture wire shopping baskets in 1971. Wavemaker has global billings of over US$38 billion and it is part of GroupM and WPP plc. WPP PLC . The FCG Institute for Continuing Education LLC, Dialog Marketing Communications Pty Ltd (D), Financial and Management Services Pty Ltd, Glendinning Management Consultants Australia Pty Ltd, Ideaworks Collateral Services Pty Limited, Ideaworks Environmental Design Pty Limited, Marketing Communications Holdings Australia Pty Ltd, Monahan Dayman Adams (Gold Coast) Pty Ltd, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide Pty Ltd, Professional Change and Development Pty Ltd, Taylor Nelson Sofres Asia Pacific Pty Limited, Taylor Nelson Sofres Australia Proprietary Limited, The Added Value Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, The Communications Group Holdings Pty Ltd, Design Direct Realisierung von innovativen Kommunikationsideen GmbH, MediaCom Agentur fur Media Beratung, Planug - Forschung und Einkauf GmbH, Ogilvy & Mather Media Services GmbH & Co. KG, Ogilvy Interactive Worldwide Multimedia Beratung GmbH, OgilvyOne Worldwide Werbeagentur und Marketingberatung GmbH. Grey Ljubijana Agencija za truze kommunique d.o.o. [27][28], WPP merged Burson-Marsteller with Cohn & Wolfe to become BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) in February 2018. The combined agency is now known as Burson Cohn & Wolfe. [11][12], During 1986, WPP became the parent company of Picquotware, a manufacturer of teapots and jugs, based in Northampton. [29], In April 2018, Martin Sorrell retired after 33 years, following allegations of personal misconduct and misuse of company assets. [9] Mark Read is CEO. Corporate history. Roberto Quarta is chairman. [41] By selling a majority stake of Kantar to Bain Capital, WPP is believed to have generated $3.1 billion to help pay down debt. [23][24] In November 2015, WPP agreed to acquire a majority stake in Essence, a global digital agency. [55], In 2012, the Indian broadcasting NDTV filed a lawsuit against Television Audience Measurement (TAM), a joint venture of the former competitors Nielsen and Kantar Media Research which for years has provided the only TV audience measurement system in India. In 1985 Martin Sorrell, searching for a listed company through which to build a worldwide marketing services company, bought a controlling stake. [31][32], In the late 2010s, the advertising industry faced significant challenges. Tel: +44 (0)20 7282 4600 Email: enquiries@wpp.com MediaCom is a subsidiary of WPP, therefore please refer to WPP’s Modern Slavery statement here. Young & Rubicam Business Communications S.A. Team-Mate Marketing Development & Services Ltd, Glendinning Management Consultants (Asia Pacific) Ltd, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide Limited, Research International Asia (Thailand) Ltd, WPP Marketing Communications (Thailand) Ltd. Capitol Halka Iliskiler ve Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. Grey Worldwide Istanbul Reklamcilik Ltd Sti, Milward Brown Pazar Arastirmalari Tic.LTd. [26], Many of WPP's constituent agencies use Microsoft Windows, and the organisation was among those hit by the 2017 cyberattacks on Ukraine, with some staff's computer access limited to webmail only as much as ten days later. We do this by being our client’s best marketing services provider and making their brands Hispanic. Tel: +44 (0)20 7282 4600 Email: enquiries@wpp.com Inc. as Buyer Parent dated as of February 11, 2015 (February 20th, 2015). Sea Containers 18 Upper Ground London, SE1 9GL. [43], The sale of 60% of Kantar was completed in December 2019. [6] WPP has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. [7] It has a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange. 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AT&T*, DISH Network L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation, and WPP have announced plans to acquire INVIDI Technologies, a leader in providing addressable advertising platforms. [49] WPP's research insight and consulting companies include Kantar. Ogilvy Healthworld Reklamcilik Hizmetleri A.S. Taylor Nelson Sofres Piar Arastima a Dani Ve Tic AS, Taylor Nelson Sofres Siar Arastima Danis Ve Tic AS, Young & Rubicam Reklamevi Reklamcilik LTD Sti, CIA Medianetwork Ireland Holdings Limited, Clarion Communications (Corporate P.R.) [41] Hogarth Worldwide is a WPP-owned production company. Taylor Nelson Sofres Investment Partnership : UK: Taylor Nelson Sofres Services Limited : UK: Taylor Nelson Sofres Trustees Limited : UK: TBU Holdings Limited : UK: TCM International Limited : … [48] WPP's digital company holdings include AKQA. 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