New Delhi: Publicis Groupe has announced a strong start to the year, reporting a 9.4% increase in net revenue for the first quarter of 2025, totalling €3.54 billion.
The company also achieved an organic growth rate of 4.9%, driven by new business wins and strategic investments in digital capabilities.
“Q1 2025 marks a very strong beginning, fueled by record new business and our continued investment in innovation,” said Arthur Sadoun, Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe. “Our diversified portfolio and data-driven approach position us well to deliver sustained growth.”
The Groupe reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting organic growth between 4% and 5%, with expectations of a slight improvement over the 18% operating margin achieved in 2024.
The company’s recent acquisitions, such as Lotame and Moov AI, further strengthen its technological capabilities, expanding its consumer reach to over 4 billion profiles globally.
In the first quarter, Publicis invested €500 million in mergers and acquisitions, focusing on enhancing its digital media, influencer marketing, and data analytics capabilities.
Geographically, all regions reported positive organic growth. Latin America led with a 28.3% increase, followed by the Middle East and Africa at 11.5%, Asia Pacific and North America both at 4.8%, and Europe at 2.7%.
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