Charles-Louis Havas was originally a translator by occupation. In 1835, he established what was in fact the world's first wire service to distribute developing news stories around Europe. Among Agence

later Havas Media - in a joint venture with Havas, and also established an important media negotiation partnership with Interpublic's Initiative. In 2006, the Mitchell-Initiative buying group made headlines

There were further departures from Havas Creative in the US, hot on the heels of the unexpected departure of global CEO Chris Hirst last week and the planned merger of the business with healthcare arm

the marketing group founded and run by former Havas CEO David Jones, is rebranding to better underline its particular skills and also, perhaps, sound a little less playful and personality-centred. The

technology-focused marketing roll-up founded in 2015 by ex-Havas Creative boss David Jones. It was known until earlier this year as You & Mr Jones. Subsidiary agencies include Oliver and Gravity Road.

Peter Mergemeier was named as the new CEO of Havas in Germany. He replaces current leader Thomas Funk who announced plans to depart the agency last year. Mergemeier has been an independent consultant

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