Omnicom and Interpublic Finalize Agreement with FTC

Omnicom and Interpublic Finalize Agreement with FTC

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Omnicom Group Inc. ("Omnicom") (NYSE: OMC) and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. ("IPG") (NYSE: IPG) are pleased to announce that after a public comment period the United States Federal Trade Commission…

FTC Locks In Omnicom–IPG Deal With Stricter Ad Rules

Consent decree bans Omnicom from denying ad dollars to publishers based on political or ideological viewpoints

Omnicom and Interpublic finalize agreement with FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a final consent order clearing Omnicom Group Inc.’s $13.5 billion acquisition of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG). The agreement follows a public comment period and months of investigation. The FTC imposed safeguards aimed at protecting competition and preventing discriminatory practices in the advertising market. The commission […] The post Omnicom and Interpublic finalize agreement …

Major Ad Giants Omnicom and Interpublic Clear Final FTC Hurdle on Media Neutrality Agreement

Global advertising leaders Omnicom and IPG reach final agreement with FTC on media placement practices, ensuring unbiased client advisory services. Consent order follows public comment period.

FTC Approves Omnicom’s $13.5B Interpublic Deal with Anti-Bias Conditions

In a landmark decision that reshapes the advertising industry’s approach to content neutrality, the Federal Trade Commission has finalized its approval of Omnicom Group’s $13.5 billion acquisition of Interpublic Group, but with stringent conditions aimed at preventing anticompetitive practices tied to political biases. The consent decree, issued on September 26, 2025, explicitly prohibits the merged entity from denying advertising dollars to pub…