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Dentsu and CreatorIQ have integrated their platforms to enhance creator discovery and audience targeting. This partnership combines CreatorIQ's AI-enabled data with dentsu.Audiences, allowing brands ...to match target audience attributes with creator data. It aims to improve precision in creator selection, benefiting dentsu's clients across various sectors.
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Dentsu and CreatorIQ have launched a data partnership integrating dentsu.Audiences with CreatorIQ's platform. This integration allows brands to align target audience attributes with creator audience ...data, enhancing creator selection and campaign planning. The partnership aims to eliminate inefficiencies in creator marketing by embedding creator profiles into dentsu's ecosystem, providing precise, data-driven insights for brands globally.
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Dentsu has globally launched its Fandom Intelligence platform, previously exclusive to Japan, to support brand strategy and partnership planning. The platform combines audience research with entertai...nment strategy, aiding brands in identifying and developing partnerships with entertainment properties. It is now available in the US, UK, India, and Greater China, offering insights into consumer behavior and market analysis.
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Dentsu has introduced a new influence model in collaboration with CSA, focusing on enhancing brand relevance over mere reach. This initiative aims to adapt to changing market dynamics where consumer ...engagement and meaningful interactions are prioritized.
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Dentsu has launched an advanced version of its AI-powered platform, dentsu.Connect, aimed at unifying marketing workflows across various functions. The upgraded system integrates AI-driven decision-m...aking to enhance speed and collaboration, allowing for real-time optimization and cross-functional teamwork. It features a modular design for client flexibility and supports integration with existing tech stacks. This development marks a shift towards AI-native operations in marketing services.
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Dentsu has launched the next evolution of dentsu.Connect, an AI-powered operating system for marketing. This platform integrates creative, production, media, and experience into a unified system, enh...ancing decision-making with agentic AI. Dentsu.Connect emphasizes composability, interoperability, and proprietary models, aiming to redefine marketing operations by combining automation with human oversight.
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Dentsu has launched "The Brand Reset," a study in collaboration with Kantar and Lumen Research, revealing the significant impact of digital video on long-term brand building. The study challenges the... dominance of Linear TV, showing that digital video, including short-form formats, can drive multi-year brand growth. It emphasizes the importance of voluntary attention in video advertising and integrates findings into Dentsu's Global Planner tool for strategic media planning.
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Dentsu released "The Brand Reset" study, highlighting the role of video advertising in long-term brand building and sales. Conducted with Kantar and Lumen Research, it challenges the focus on perform...ance metrics, showing digital video and connected TV's brand impact. The study's insights are integrated into Dentsu's planning tools, offering a framework for marketers to balance brand building with performance goals.
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Dentsu has introduced Generative Audiences, an AI-powered tool that enhances audience targeting by combining precise data with AI-driven signals. This innovation allows brands to create scalable, pri...vacy-conscious audience simulations, improving reach and precision. Initially launched in the UK, it integrates with dentsu.AI and dentsu.Connect, ensuring flexibility and compliance with privacy standards. Early trials show significant improvements in audience engagement and targeting accuracy.
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Dentsu has launched dentsu.Connect in India, a unified platform integrating data, AI, analytics, martech, and adtech to enhance workflows and predictive decision-making. This platform supports planni...ng, creative, media, and customer experience operations, aiming to simplify client interactions and improve team efficiency. It forms part of dentsu's global data and technology transformation, offering a structured approach to decision-making and measurable outcomes.
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Dentsu Group has launched the "Dentsu Future Mandala China Ver.," a medium-term future prediction tool tailored for the Chinese market. This tool, based on the original Japanese version, aims to help... Chinese businesses develop future-oriented strategies by predicting trends up to 2030. Dentsu will offer consulting services and seminars using this tool to support client growth in China.
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Dentsu SA is spearheading South Africa's retail media transformation by helping brands connect with consumers at purchase points. The agency focuses on agile, data-driven strategies across diverse pl...atforms like Takealot and Amazon, enhancing campaign adaptability and effectiveness. This approach aims to accelerate the retail media market's growth in South Africa, leveraging local insights and global expertise.
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Dentsu and Newton Research have expanded their partnership to enhance AI-powered media intelligence across Dentsu's US media brands, including Carat, dentsu X, and iProspect. This collaboration follo...ws a successful pilot and aims to scale globally, integrating Newton's agentic AI for real-time analytics, reporting, and media decision-making, enhancing campaign performance and operational efficiency.
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Dentsu and Magnite have extended their partnership to enhance CTV activation in Sweden. This collaboration builds on their existing EMEA partnership, leveraging Magnite's programmatic infrastructure ...to improve dentsu's AMX Premium Video solution. The partnership aims to streamline media supply chains and enable data-driven, scalable CTV buying, enhancing transparency and efficiency in the Swedish market.
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Dentsu India and IWMBuzz Media have formed a multi-year strategic partnership to enhance India's OTT ecosystem through the IWMBuzz Digital Awards and the dentsuIWMBuzz OTT Report. This collaboration ...aims to amplify the awards' reach, drive partner ROI, and provide insights into the evolving OTT landscape in India.
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Dentsu and BranchLab have formed a strategic partnership to enhance healthcare marketing. By integrating Dentsu's consumer data with BranchLab's AI platform, Pathwai, they aim to create privacy-consc...ious, targetable audience segments. This collaboration leverages deep learning AI to transform anonymized health data into actionable insights, improving audience targeting and engagement in healthcare campaigns.
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Dentsu's Carat has extended its 25-year partnership with Arla Foods for an additional two years, covering key European markets like the UK, Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands. This extension aims t...o enhance Arla's marketing strategies in collaboration with The Barn, Arla's in-house agency, ensuring modern and integrated marketing approaches.
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Attain has partnered with dentsu to integrate its real-time, verified purchase data into the dentsu.Connect platform. This collaboration enhances campaign precision by combining Attain's data with de...ntsu's consumer IDs, enabling outcome-driven marketing and in-flight optimization. The partnership aims to deliver measurable growth for brands by leveraging proven purchase behaviors.
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Dentsu has partnered with Index Exchange and Chalice AI to enhance its programmatic ecosystem through AI-driven solutions. This collaboration will leverage Index Exchange's SSP capabilities and Chali...ce AI's custom bidding strategies to optimize media performance and audience delivery. The initiative is part of Dentsu's NextGen transformation, aiming to provide clients with advanced decision-making tools and improved media supply chains.
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Lenovo collaborated with Dentsu B2B and Posterscope to launch a precision-driven campaign for the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition, targeting IT and business decision-makers in India. The campaign featured i...mmersive on-ground activations, personalized outreach, and targeted social promotions, alongside innovative anamorphic displays at major airports, driving significant engagement and awareness for Lenovos AI-powered laptop.
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Dentsu has formed a strategic partnership with MOGL, an AI-powered athlete influencer platform, to enhance its influence in the US sports ecosystem. This collaboration allows Dentsu to connect client...s with athlete influencers for NIL sponsorships, leveraging MOGL's data-driven platform for precise brand-athlete matches. The partnership expands Dentsu's capabilities in influencer marketing, integrating NIL opportunities into client campaigns for improved audience engagement and cultural relevance.
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Dentsu B2B and Posterscope collaborated with Lenovo on an experiential marketing campaign for the ThinkPad X1 Aura Edition in India. The campaign emphasized direct product interactions over tradition...al advertising, using immersive showcases and digital out-of-home media to engage business professionals. This approach highlights a shift towards experiential strategies in B2B marketing, aiming to influence enterprise purchasing decisions through real-world product experiences.
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Dentsu's Carat agency has renewed its media buying contract with Vodafone Group for three more years, extending their partnership to nine years. Carat will manage media buying across 11 EMEA markets,... enhancing Vodafone's in-house media capabilities with data and AI insights. This renewal underscores their successful collaboration since 2020.
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Dentsu is considering selling or partnering its overseas agencies to address underperformance outside Japan. CEO Hiroshi Igarashi discussed potential structural changes and partnerships during a post...-results Q&A. Despite international struggles, Japan showed strong revenue growth. Dentsu is working with external advisers to explore third-party partnerships but has not confirmed any sales or mergers yet.
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Dentsu has formed a strategic partnership with MOGL, a tech platform for athlete influencers, to enhance its presence in the U.S. sports market. This collaboration leverages MOGL's AI-powered platfor...m to offer Dentsu's clients access to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) sponsorships, enabling data-driven campaigns with real-time performance metrics. The partnership aims to integrate NIL opportunities into Dentsu's media plans, advancing brand connections with sports audiences.
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Dentsu Creative Isobar and Intel India launched the 'Papa Kehta Hai' campaign, reimagining a classic Bollywood song to emphasize AI-powered PCs as essential learning tools. The campaign addresses Ind...ia's digital divide, promoting PCs as crucial for future-ready education. It features a hero film and extensive media outreach to engage students and parents nationwide.
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Dentsu Group Inc. has announced the schedule for the release of its FY 2025 consolidated financial results.

Dentsu reported a 3.4% decline in net revenue for the first half of 2025, primarily due to challenges in its international operations. The company is restructuring its international business and has ...suspended a previously announced dividend due to a downward revision in its full-year earnings forecast. CEO Hiroshi Igarashi emphasized the company's commitment to clients and stakeholders during this period.
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Amit Thakur has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Dentsu Vietnam. With over two decades of experience in media, marketing, and brand management, Thakur aims to drive growth and strengt...hen client partnerships. He previously held leadership roles at WPP Media and Mindshare.
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Dentsu Group has announced a new global leadership structure effective March 27, 2026. Takeshi Sano will become the President and Global CEO, while Yoshimasa Watahiki and Shigeki Endo will assume key... roles. The reorganization aims to streamline operations and enhance execution capabilities across 120 countries.
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Dentsu has restructured its EMEA operations into three clusters: Northern Europe, Central Europe, and Western & Southern Europe and MEA. Annette Male, Sławomir Stępniewski, and Mariano Di Benedetto... will lead these clusters. André Andrade will depart as EMEA CEO. The changes aim to simplify operations and enhance client alignment, effective July 1, 2026.
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Takeshi Sano, the new global CEO of Dentsu, emphasized disciplined execution and client-centricity in his first address. He aims to integrate creativity, media, data, and technology to support client... growth and societal impact. Sano plans to rebuild Dentsu's international competitiveness and profitability, focusing on agility and collaboration. The company has restructured its management to enhance responsiveness and is open to selective partnerships.
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Dentsu appoints Takeshi Sano as Global CEO, effective March 27, 2026. Sano emphasizes accelerating transformation and strengthening execution by leveraging AI, data, and technology. The new managemen...t structure aims to enhance agility and collaboration, focusing on client-centricity and global competitiveness. Sano will also continue as CEO of Dentsu Japan.
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Dentsu Group Inc. has appointed Takeshi Sano as the new Global CEO, effective March 27, 2026. Sano emphasizes leveraging AI, data, and technology to drive growth and societal impact. The company aims... to strengthen execution and accelerate transformation, focusing on agility and collaboration to support client growth and address societal challenges.
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Dentsu announced a new global management structure effective March 27, 2026, appointing Takeshi Sano as President & Global CEO. This restructuring aims to enhance execution and client growth. Key cha...nges include eliminating certain global roles for direct reporting to the Global CEO and appointing new executives like a Global Chief Transformation Officer. The changes are part of Dentsu's strategy to accelerate transformation and strengthen governance.
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Dentsu Group Inc. is restructuring its global management to enhance operational effectiveness and client growth. Takeshi Sano will become the new President and Global CEO, succeeding Hiroshi Igarashi.... The changes, effective March 27, 2026, aim to strengthen Dentsu's execution capabilities and deepen client relationships. The new structure includes key appointments and the elimination of the Global COO role to promote agility.
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John Mescall appointed Global Chief Creative Partner at Dentsu Creative

Dentsu's iProspect has appointed Rahul Dayavati Shetty as Group Head. Shetty, previously a Business Manager at Performics India, brings experience in digital marketing and insurance sectors. His new ...role at iProspect will involve leading teams and tackling new challenges, although specific responsibilities have not been disclosed.
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Dentsu has appointed Rob Harvey as the new CEO for the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region. Harvey, who has been with Dentsu since 2011, succeeds Patricio DeMatteis. Harvey's leadership is expecte...d to enhance client value and drive growth through integrated solutions. His previous role as CEO of Dentsu Aotearoa was marked by significant achievements in media and marketing.
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Dentsu's Carat was awarded Media Network of the Year at Cannes Lions 2026, following its strong performance in the Media Lions category. Carat won three Gold Lions, one Silver Lion, and two Bronze Li...ons, with campaigns for Heineken and Plenitude contributing to its success. This recognition highlights Carat's creativity, data, and technology integration in delivering impactful client outcomes.
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Dentsu won 13 awards at Spikes Asia 2026, including a Grand Prix in Creative Strategy. Dentsu Inc. secured nine awards, while Dentsu Creative Taiwan received four. The awards spanned categories like ...Audio & Radio, Creative Effectiveness, and Digital Craft. Dentsu also placed second for "Strategy & Effectiveness Agency of the Year."
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Microsoft has shifted its global media account from Dentsu to Publicis Groupe after a closed review, marking a significant loss for Dentsu, which had held the account since 2018.

Dentsu emphasizes its commitment to rebuilding its international business, addressing recent media reports about operational challenges. The company is reviewing underperforming units and considering... strategic partnerships to enhance corporate value. While no official announcements have been made, Dentsu acknowledges the need for potential disclosures in the future.
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Dentsu Performance Media celebrates its fourth anniversary, highlighting significant growth and innovation. The unit expanded its services, including AI-powered measurement and generative SEO, and la...unched the Salesnet digital marketplace. It achieved Google Marketing Platform Sales Partner status and received accolades at industry awards. The focus remains on client relationships, technical innovation, and scaling partnerships for future growth.
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Dentsu is exploring strategic partnerships and potential divestments to enhance its international business performance. The company is restructuring to focus on core markets in Japan and the US, whil...e considering external investments and outsourcing for underperforming units. CEO Hiroshi Igarashi emphasized the need for bold strategies, including partnerships, to stabilize operations and achieve cost savings.
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