Ad giant Publicis is shopping for AI companies. Here are 6 targets industry insiders think could be on its wish list.
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Publicis Groupe is intensifying its AI strategy by planning to pursue targeted bolt-on acquisitions. CEO Arthur Sadoun announced that the company has already invested around 600 million euros in acquisitions this year and will allocate an additional 300 million euros for mergers and acquisitions in the second half. The focus is on AI startups that can assist in managing marketing workflows and transforming big data into actionable insights. Publicis aims to enable startup founders to enhance their business growth by leveraging its extensive client base.
Publicis is focusing on strategic bolt-on acquisitions to reinforce its operations and expand its AI capabilities, having already spent 600 million euros on acquisitions this year.
The company plans to invest 300 million euros in AI strategy and aims to make early investments in emerging tech to avoid bidding wars later.
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