Publicis wins LinkedIn global media business

LinkedIn has officially awarded its global media account to Publicis, following a closed review process involving multiple markets. This decision marks a strategic consolidation, bringing all of LinkedIn’s media partnerships under a single agency.

Publicis, which previously held LinkedIn’s U.S. media account, successfully defended its position while expanding its scope to key regions, including the UK.

According to media research firm COMvergence, LinkedIn’s global media spend in the past year amounted to $97.5 million, with $40.7 million allocated to the UK and $14.3 million to the U.S. The move underscores LinkedIn’s commitment to refining its media strategy and optimizing its global reach.

Publicis Strengthens Winning Streak
The win adds to Publicis’s growing portfolio of high-profile accounts. Over the past year, the agency has secured major clients, including Santander, Lego, Sky, and L’Oréal. Its ‘Power of One’ model, which offers integrated, tailored solutions for clients, has been instrumental in its success.

Notably, this approach also helped Publicis secure the North American portion of Coca-Cola’s media account, previously managed by WPP.

A Strategic Shift for LinkedIn
LinkedIn’s decision to consolidate its media operations with Publicis aligns with its broader marketing strategy refinement. The move follows the appointment of Jessica Jensen as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer in January, signaling a renewed focus on global brand positioning.

While Publicis and LinkedIn have confirmed the partnership, Dentsu—which previously managed LinkedIn’s UK and other market divisions—has not commented on the outcome of the review.

LinkedIn has officially awarded its global media account to Publicis, following a closed review process involving multiple markets. This decision marks a strategic consolidation, bringing all of LinkedIn’s media partnerships under a single agency.

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Publicis, which previously held LinkedIn’s U.S. media account, successfully defended its position while expanding its scope to key regions, including the UK.

According to media research firm COMvergence, LinkedIn’s global media spend in the past year amounted to $97.5 million, with $40.7 million allocated to the UK and $14.3 million to the U.S. The move underscores LinkedIn’s commitment to refining its media strategy and optimizing its global reach.

Publicis Strengthens Winning Streak
The win adds to Publicis’s growing portfolio of high-profile accounts. Over the past year, the agency has secured major clients, including Santander, Lego, Sky, and L’Oréal. Its ‘Power of One’ model, which offers integrated, tailored solutions for clients, has been instrumental in its success.

Notably, this approach also helped Publicis secure the North American portion of Coca-Cola’s media account, previously managed by WPP.

A Strategic Shift for LinkedIn
LinkedIn’s decision to consolidate its media operations with Publicis aligns with its broader marketing strategy refinement. The move follows the appointment of Jessica Jensen as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer in January, signaling a renewed focus on global brand positioning.

While Publicis and LinkedIn have confirmed the partnership, Dentsu—which previously managed LinkedIn’s UK and other market divisions—has not commented on the outcome of the review.