FTC Green Lights Omnicom-IPG Merger With Condition On Publishers’ Political Stance

FTC approves Omnicom-IPG merger with strict safeguards against ideological ad boycotts

New Delhi: The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to Omnicom Group Inc.'s $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG), imposing stringent conditions to prevent the combined entity from discriminating against media publishers based on political or ideological viewpoints.  Omnicom expects the deal to close in the second half of 2025, pending ongoing reviews in the European Union.  The transaction has …

FTC Green Lights Omnicom-IPG Merger With Condition On Publishers’ Political Stance

IPG and Omnicom gets the green light with a caveat that may or may not have a basis in reality.