Embattled WPP looks to regions
World’s biggest advertising firm considers investment in regions to avoid losing more staff to tech rivals.
The embattled firm, which was hit by the sudden resignation of founder and chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell last month, is thought to be weighing up the move as part of a “defence tactic” against losing staff to the likes of Google and Facebook.
Discussions are understood to have taken place at a senior level in the UK business but are at an early stage and no firm decision has been made.
This is premium content
You must be logged in to view premium stories.
Subscribe for full access
Take out a print and online or online only subscription and you will get immediate access to:
- Breaking industry news as it happens
- Expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
- Unlimited access to all stories, including premium content
- Full access to all our online archive
To get access to premium content subscribe today
Alternatively REGISTER for a free trial to access up to 4 articles and sign up for email alerts
If you are already a registered user or a subscriber you can SIGN IN now