Publicis Upgrades 2025 Guidance Following Mars and Paramount Wins

French ad giant now forecasts growth of 5% in 2025

Following a record run of new business wins, including nabbing Mars and Paramount’s media accounts from WPP and winning Nespresso’s creative account from McCann, Publicis Groupe has revised its growth forecast for 2025.

The numbers

5.9% — Organic growth in Q2 to hit a net revenue of $4.1 billion (€3.6 billion)

5.4% — H1 2025 growth, with a net revenue of $8.2 billion (€7.1 billion)

15 — New business wins in H1.

Around 5% — How much Publicis thinks its organic revenues will grow in 2025, despite macroeconomic headwinds for clients.

Watercooler talk

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Rebecca Stewart-2022

Rebecca Stewart

Rebecca is Adweek's brand editor.