WPP Group plc (London: WPP)
London
W1J 5RJ, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7408-2204
Fax: +44-20-7493-6819
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.wpp.com
Overview
Marketing and advertising services bind this group together. WPP Group is the world's second-largest media and communications services conglomerate (behind Omnicom Group), with operations in more than 100 countries. Its flagship advertising agency networks, including Grey Worldwide, JWT, Ogilvy & Mather, and Young & Rubicam, offer creative campaign development and brand management services. WPP's holdings also include public relations firms, media buying and planning agencies, and many specialized marketing and communications units. In addition, its Kantar Group division is one of the world's leading market research organizations. WPP was founded in 1958 under the name Wire and Plastic Products.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for WPP Group plc (London: WPP)
| Company Type | Public (London: WPP; NASDAQ (GS): WPPGY [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £6,186.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 6.7% |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | £515.1 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 51.3% |
| 2007 Employees | 90,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 13.4% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for WPP Group plc (London: WPP)
| Chairman | Philip Lader (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CEO and Director | Sir Martin S. Sorrell Connect to this executive |
| COO | Tro Piliguian Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of WPP Group plc (London: WPP)
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Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of WPP Group plc (London: WPP)
- 24/7 Real Media, Inc.
- Berlin Cameron United
- Beyond Interactive Inc.
- Blast Radius Inc.
- The Brand Union Limited
- Brouillard Communications, Inc.
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how WPP Group plc (London: WPP) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
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