30-10-2025 15:02 via theguardian.com

WPP jobs at risk as ad group’s new boss condemns ‘unacceptable’ performance

Review launched after firm struggles to stem exodus of clients and compete with AI and data capabilities of rivalsJobs could be at risk at WPP as its new chief executive has launched a review designed to revive the advertising group’s fortunes after a fresh profit warning.Cindy Rose announced the review on Thursday, saying she was taking action to address “unacceptable” performance at the company, which has struggled to stem a growing exodus of clients and compete with the AI a
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