News Summary

• Publicis Groupe is skipping the CMO and pitching directly to CEOs worried about staying ahead of AI and shifting consumer habits.
• “We are increasingly seeing CEOs involved in what we do,” Sadoun told analysts during the holding company’s third quarter results call.
• Publicis led the industry for new business wins in the first half of 2026, according to COMvergence.
• Sadoun said new clients had contributed to a net increase in organic growth of 2% heading into 2027, equal to €300 million ($335.5 million) in additional revenue.