Omnicom Group reported Q1 2025 revenue of $3.7 billion, representing a 1.6% year-over-year increase with organic revenue growth of 3.4%. The company’s strongest performance came from its media and advertising division (7.2%) and precision marketing operations (5.8%).
The holding company has adjusted its 2025 organic growth forecast to 2.5%-4.5%, lowering the bottom end from the 3.5% projection made in February. CEO John Wren described this revision as a “conservative” response to potential tariffs and economic uncertainty, though CFO Phil Angelastro noted that clients have not yet reduced advertising spending as they continue “looking for clarity” on economic conditions.
Shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Omnicom’s acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG), with approval rates of 93.5% and 99.6% respectively from each company’s voters. The transaction continues to progress through regulatory channels, with approvals already secured from authorities in China, Colombia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
“The acquisition remains on track to close in the second half of 2025,” Wren confirmed during the earnings call, signaling confidence in the timeline despite remaining regulatory hurdles in other markets.
This landmark deal, when completed, will reshape the global advertising landscape by creating one of the industry’s largest holding companies, potentially unlocking new competitive advantages in technology, talent, and client service capabilities across markets.
