WPP Launches a Marketing School in China, Reports 7.2 Percent PR Revenue Growth

WPP has launched a its School of Marketing and Communications in Shanghai in collaboration with the Shanghai Art & Design Academy (SADA). The school is the first in China to offer a three-year diploma for a marcomms program.

Fifty students have enrolled and classes started in September. More than 1,300 students applied. WPP will work with SADA on the curriculum and faculty hiring.

Also, WPP announced its earnings late last week, reporting a nine percent rise in Q3 revenue for the company and 7.2