Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) (NYSE: IPG) is a leading global provider of marketing solutions and communications services. Through its portfolio of agencies and specialized networks, IPG delivers a broad spectrum of services, including advertising, digital marketing, media planning and buying, public relations, branding, and data analytics. Its creative agencies develop integrated campaigns that span television, print, social media, mobile, experiential and other emerging channels, while its media networks leverage proprietary tools and strategic partnerships to optimize audience targeting and performance.
Since its formation in 1961 as one of the first marketing services holding companies, Interpublic has expanded through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to become one of the so-called “Big Four” advertising conglomerates. The company’s origins date back to early 20th-century agencies such as McCann-Erickson, which was established in 1902 and later became the cornerstone of IPG’s Creative Boutique network. Over the decades, IPG has integrated a diverse mix of creative firms, media specialists and public relations consultancies to provide end-to-end marketing solutions for multinational clients.
Headquartered in New York City, Interpublic Group operates in more than 100 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. Its global footprint allows clients to tap into local market expertise while benefiting from coordinated international campaigns. IPG’s media network, known as IPG Mediabrands, manages global media investments and deploys data-driven insights to maximize return on investment, while IPG Health focuses on healthcare and pharmaceutical communications. Additional units offer customer experience, commerce activation and crisis communications services.
Interpublic’s leadership team is anchored by Executive Chairman Michael I. Roth, who has guided the company’s strategic direction for over two decades, and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Krakowsky, who assumed the top operational role in 2021. Under their stewardship, the company has prioritized digital transformation, advanced analytics and diversity initiatives to meet evolving client needs. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, IPG continues to shape the future of marketing by integrating creativity, technology and data across every discipline.