Global PR Holding Companies

These global public companies own a large number of PR agencies around the world including some of the largest and best-known brands. We’ve selected the largest holding companies and many familiar brands to explore. Each PR agency website has unique character, design, and once you get past the sales pitch, many offer valuable insights and expertise. Good  reading!

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Havas
Havas is a leading global communications company headquartered in France 14,000 employees in 100 countries. Its 2008 revenue was $2.38 billion and its primary PR agencies include:

Huntsworth
Headquartered in London, Huntsworth operates 69 brands in 29 countries in financial communication, public affairs, PR and healthcare with $242 million in revenue in 2008.

Interpublic
New York-based Interpublic had 2008 revenue of more than $6.9 billion, 43,000 employees in over 100 countries including these PR agencies:

Omnicom Group
Omnicom owns three of the seven largest PR agencies in the world in addition to numerous other advertising and specialty communication companies with 2008 revenue of $13.4 billion.

Publicis Groupe
Publicis is headquartered in France and has more than 44,00 employees in 103 countries with 2007 revenue of $6.37 billion and PR firms including:

WPP Group
Big holding company, big numbers. 131,000 employees, more than 2000 offices in 106 countries and more than $9.3 billion in revenue. PR agencies in the group include: