WPP Group Q1 Reported Revenue Up 1.5%

North America, U.K. strongest performers

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WPP Group’s reported revenue, affected by the strength of the U.K. pound, rose 1.5 percent to $4.3 billion in the first quarter. Like-for-like growth, eliminating the impact of currency, climbed 7 percent in the period.

The London-based holding company said the start of 2014 is similar to 2013’s fourth quarter, with growth showing continued improvement across geographies and sectors. The strongest performing disciplines were advertising, media investment, branding and identity, healthcare and specialist communications, which includes direct and digital.

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