Put together, these CES launches suggest the large holding companies are converging on the same vision: agencies as managed ecosystems of AI agents, built on proprietary data, wrapped in compliance, and plugged into end-to-end marketing execution.
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Ad Giants WPP, Havas, Omnicom Transform Agencies into AI Operating Systems

  • WPP, Havas, Omnicom are recasting their agencies from using AI as a feature to building AI operating systems.
  • Each launched new software (WPP's Agent Hub, Havas's AVA, Omnicom's Omni) to productize agency expertise and insights.
  • WPP leverages proprietary data and frameworks for its AI agents; Havas focuses on secure multi-model LLM access.
  • Omnicom's Omni unifies marketing strategy, execution, and measurement, integrating acquired data assets.
  • This shift aims to redefine agencies as continuous platforms, defending margins and reasserting industry relevance.

Why It Matters: Ad giants WPP, Havas, Omnicom are transforming agencies into AI operating systems for future growth.

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