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Sir Martin Sorrell has identified the key AI skill for the future: ‘People who share will be the new kings and queens’

The AI revolution will not be that destructive, Sorrell says, but huge efficiency gains are coming.

Fortune

S4 Capital Touts AI Gains, Lower Debt at AGM Despite Tough Ad Market

S4 Capital (LON:SFOR) told shareowners at its annual general meeting that trading remains pressured by macroeconomic uncertainty and client caution, while management said cost controls, working capital discipline and AI-driven offerings are supporting margin improvement and debt reduction. Founder

MarketBeat

Arm boss in line for billion-dollar payday if chipmaker hits targets

Proposal requires Rene Haas to steer US-listed British company to ‘exceptional growth metrics’

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S4 Capital shares soar on hopes that cost-cutting is lifting profits

The marketing business said some of its technology clients were prioritising spending on AI over other areas.

Evening Standard

Troubled WPP unveils huge shake-up to save £500m amid falling revenues

Current performance of the company created by Sir Martin Sorrell described as “disappointing”

Evening Standard

S4 Capital shares bounce back on less gloomy outlook

Shares in the under-pressure stock soared as the group said net revenues were now set to come above the £664 million forecast in the City.

Evening Standard

Advertising's next "big thing" will be smaller than you imagine

In 2026, expect thousands of jobs to be replaced or reduced

Evening Standard

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Advertising giant WPP relegated from FTSE 100 after nearly 30 years

Market value of ad group that was once world’s largest plummets from about £24bn in 2017 to £3.1bn

The Guardian - UK

S4 Capital shares hit new low on profit alert

Fellow advertising firm M&C Saatchi also alerted over profits on Monday, blaming the ‘unprecedented’ US government shutdown.

Evening Standard

Sir Martin Sorrell says AI has already “missed the Oppenheimer moment”

When it comes to AI, it’s already too big for governments to regulate, says WPP founder Martin Sorrell.

Fortune

What’s gone wrong at WPP? The crown slips at world’s biggest advertising group

Exodus of big clients, falling profits and dire forecasts raise prospect of a once ‘unthinkable’ breakup

The Guardian - UK

Sir Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital in early talks over merger deal

Shares in S4, which was founded by the advertising mogul in 2018, jumped in early trading on Monday as a result.

Evening Standard

WPP boss Mark Read to step down amid AI pressure on advertising

Mr Read took over the top role at the advertising company in 2018 amid a period of upheaval following the resignation of Sir Martin Sorrell.

Evening Standard

WPP chief Mark Read to step down as ad agency battles AI

CEO to leave global advertising group after three decades, with shares at lowest level in about five years

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Evening Standard

Revenues tumble at S4 Capital amid worsening economic challenges

Sir Martin Sorrell’s marketing firm reported an 11.4% plunge in pro forma net revenues in the three months to March 31.

Evening Standard

S4 Capital sees 2025 remaining tough amid AI shift and tariff concerns

The group reported a pre-tax loss of £330.9 million for 2024, against losses of £13.9 million the previous year.

International Business Times

Bach's Successor Needs Cool Head To Guide Olympics Through Stormy Seas: Experts

Whoever succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday will need to be "cool under fire" with some members believing the very existence of the Olympic Movement is at stake.

International Business Times UK

The Average UK Salary For Ages 30-39 Is £37,544; Here's How Much Other Age Groups Typically Earn

New Forbes data reveals how the average UK annual salary varies by age. Earnings increase with age but vary significantly across different age groups and genders.

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Evening Standard

Ad market still in the mire warns S4 Capital boss Sir Martin Sorrell

Advertising guru Sir Martin Sorrell admitted today to a “difficult” year due to recession fears and higher interest rates as his S4 Capital made a loss of £6 million.

The Guardian - UK

‘In tatters’: can Martin Sorrell return S4 Capital to top table of ad world?

‘Faster, cheaper, better’ digital model that helped build business into £5.2bn company has been hit hard by advertising recession

The Guardian - UK

Sir Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital cuts 500 jobs as tech clients rein in ad spending

Shares plunge 21% as firm revises revenue forecasts again and warns of more job losses

Evening Standard

S4 shares crash as Sorrell warns clients cutting spend amid ‘fears of recession’

S4 has now cut sales forecasts for the second time in three months

The Guardian - UK

‘The Velvet Hammer’: who is Twitter’s new CEO and can she fix its problems?

Linda Yaccarino is praised for understanding of advertisers – but Elon Musk must cede enough control

The Guardian - UK

Sir Martin Sorrell reveals cancer treatment

S4 Capital boss says it’s almost ‘business as usual’ after keyhole surgery to remove tumour

Fortune

The star-studded mountaintop utopia that wasn’t

The creators of a "Ted meets Burning Man" conference set out to build a utopia for tech elites and celebrities on Powder Mountain, but it didn't work out quite as planned.

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