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Why the era of the Madison Avenue holding company is on its way out
The advertising holding company model is being dismantled across Madison Avenue, with WPP reorganizing into four operating divisions and competitors pursuing similar consolidation. Publicis Groupe is the furthest along, having spent 10 years integrating its agencies into a single company and delivering 5.9% organic growth in Q4 2025. Analysts note the shift is driven by both Wall Street pressure and preparation for AI, as firms move toward platform and subscription-based revenue rather than traditional time-and-materials billing.
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