British multinational advertising and public relations company
For other uses, see WPP.
WPP plc
Company type
Public
Traded as
LSE: WPP FTSE 100 Component
ISIN
JE00B8KF9B49
Industry
Communications
Advertising
Public relations
Founded
1971; 53 years ago (1971) (Wire and Plastic Products plc) 1985 (Sorrell acquisition and entry into advertising)
Founders
Martin Sorrell
Preston Rabl
(as an advertising company)
Headquarters
London, England, UK
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Roberto Quarta (chairperson)
Mark Read (CEO)
Services
Integrated networks
media
data and insights
public relations and public affairs
brand consulting
production
health and wellness[1]
Revenue
£14,844.8 million (2023)[2]
Operating income
£531.0 million (2023)[2]
Net income
£197.2 million (2023)[2]
Number of employees
115,000 (2024)[3]
Subsidiaries
AKQA
BCW
CMI Media Group
Essence Global
Grey
Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Mindshare
Ogilvy
Wavemaker
UWG
VML
Website
www.wpp.com
WPP plc is a British multinational communications, advertising, public relations, technology, and commerce holding company headquartered in London, England. It is the world's largest advertising company, as of 2023.[4] WPP plc owns many companies, which include advertising, public relations, media, and market research networks such as AKQA, BCW, CMI Media Group, Essence Global, Finsbury, Grey, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Mindshare, Ogilvy, Wavemaker, Wunderman Thompson, and VMLY&R. It is one of the "Big Four" agency companies, alongside Publicis, The Interpublic Group of Companies, and Omnicom Group.[5] WPP has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.[6]
On 14 April 2018, Martin Sorrell retired 33 years after founding the company. Roberto Quarta is chairman.[7] Mark Read is the CEO.[8]
^"Our companies". WPP plc. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
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Global Information
£14,844.8 million (2023)[2]
£531.0 million (2023)[2]