# Wpp on The No Agenda Show Wpp comes up in 14 chapters across 14 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2012 to April 2020. - **Chapters:** 14 - **Episodes:** 14 - **Discussed:** May 2012 – April 2020 - **Related topics:** [Omnicom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnicom.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Public Relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), [Vladimir Putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Snapchat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snapchat.md), [Ad Revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-revenue.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Angela Merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md), [Arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md) ## Chapters 1–14 of 14 ### Advertising Industry Collapse, Keyword Filtering and Censorship - **Episode:** [1230: Avocado Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1230-avocado-cartel.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-05 - **Time:** 1:31:06–1:34:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1230-avocado-cartel/chapter/advertising-industry-collapse-keyword-filtering-and-censorship.md The advertising industry is in a freefall as conglomerates like WPP implement hiring freezes and major ad buys are canceled. AI-driven keyword filtering is preventing publishers from monetizing COVID-19 content, leading to the closure of 60 local newspapers. Even private communications are being affected, with reports of Google Voice blocking text messages containing the word "coronavirus." Keywords: [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [iab](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iab.md), [google voice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google-voice.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [ad revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ad-revenue.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md) ### Executive Producer Donations and Data Broker Insights - **Episode:** [1165: Duck Wubba Nub](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-22 - **Time:** 1:23:25–1:41:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1165-duck-wubba-nub/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-data-broker-insights.md During the donor thank-you segment, a producer provided insights into the data broker industry, specifically regarding Axiom and LiveRamp. The discussion noted Axiom's historical ties to the Clinton administration in Arkansas and its recent acquisition by the advertising giant WPP. The company is identified as a major player in "identity resolution," selling personal data to platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Google while expanding operations into China. Keywords: axiom, liveramp, [data brokers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-brokers.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [arkansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arkansas.md), [clinton foundation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinton-foundation.md) ### Gillette Ad Backlash, Procter & Gamble Write-down - **Episode:** [1160: VAT Camel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-04 - **Time:** 1:49:10–1:52:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1160-vat-camel/chapter/gillette-ad-backlash-procter-gamble-write-down.md Procter & Gamble reported an $8 billion write-down on Gillette, with $5 billion attributed to the backlash against its "toxic masculinity" advertisement. The failure is blamed on "social justice warrior" influence within advertising agencies like WPP and Grey. Keywords: [gillette](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gillette.md), [procter & gamble](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/procter-gamble.md), [toxic masculinity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toxic-masculinity.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [omnicom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnicom.md) ### Snap Inc. Earnings, WPP CEO Prediction - **Episode:** [1158: Taking a Mueller](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1158-taking-a-mueller.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-28 - **Time:** 53:15–55:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1158-taking-a-mueller/chapter/snap-inc-earnings-wpp-ceo-prediction.md Snap Inc. reported strong earnings and revenue growth, leading to a significant jump in its stock price. This follows a prediction by the CEO of WPP, the world's largest advertising conglomerate, who recently praised Snapchat's turnaround and new technology. The success of the platform is attributed to its appeal to advertisers and improved user engagement. Keywords: [snapchat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snapchat.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), earnings, [stock market](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stock-market.md) ### Advertising Conglomerates and the Pressure on Silicon Valley - **Episode:** [1151: Brand Purpose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1151-brand-purpose.md) - **Published:** 2019-07-04 - **Time:** 1:46:25–1:51:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1151-brand-purpose/chapter/advertising-conglomerates-and-the-pressure-on-silicon-valley.md Mark Reed, CEO of WPP, discusses the "Global Alliance for Responsible Media" and the pressure advertising holding companies place on Google and Facebook. The hosts note that platforms like Snapchat are becoming more attractive to advertisers because content is automatically deleted, reducing brand risk. Keywords: [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [omnicom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnicom.md), mark reed, [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [snapchat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snapchat.md), [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md) ### WPP Chief Martin Sorrell Resignation and Industry Consolidation - **Episode:** [1025: Blotto in Biloxi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-15 - **Time:** 47:18–51:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi/chapter/wpp-chief-martin-sorrell-resignation-and-industry-consolidation.md Sir Martin Sorrell resigns from advertising giant WPP following an internal investigation into personal conduct. The hosts discuss the massive consolidation in the PR and marketing industries. Dvorak shares an anecdote about Pearson Publishing buying up computer book companies to avoid paying royalties by cloning successful titles under different imprints. Keywords: martin sorrell, [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), pearson publishing, [royalties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalties.md), [consolidation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/consolidation.md) ### Vice Media CEO Shane Smith and Mainstream Investment - **Episode:** [765: Smart Power](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/765-smart-power.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-15 - **Time:** 16:33–22:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/765-smart-power/chapter/vice-media-ceo-shane-smith-and-mainstream-investment.md Vice Media CEO Shane Smith appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss the brand's growth among millennials and its "non-political" reporting from conflict zones like ISIS-controlled territory. The hosts deconstruct Smith's claim of not being a "sellout," pointing to significant investments from 21st Century Fox, WPP, and Viacom. They suggest Vice's reporting is often staged or influenced by its mainstream corporate board members. Keywords: [shane smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shane-smith.md), [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [viacom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viacom.md), [james murdoch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-murdoch.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md) ### Ketchum PR, Russian Government Contract Termination - **Episode:** [705: Lying Weasels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-19 - **Time:** 44:44–46:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/705-lying-weasels/chapter/ketchum-pr-russian-government-contract-termination.md Russia has reportedly ended its long-standing public relations contract with Ketchum PR. The hosts discuss the consolidation of the PR industry under giants like WPP and Omnicom, creating massive conflicts of interest where the same parent company represents opposing political factions. They recall Putin's 2013 New York Times op-ed as a peak moment of Ketchum's influence before the current diplomatic fallout. Keywords: [ketchum pr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ketchum-pr.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [omnicom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnicom.md), [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md) ### Russian Propaganda vs. Western PR Sophistication - **Episode:** [700: Bidentification](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/700-bidentification.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-04 - **Time:** 1:06:47–1:11:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/700-bidentification/chapter/russian-propaganda-vs-western-pr-sophistication.md Adam Curry argues that Russian propaganda is "shite" and unsophisticated compared to the global PR machine run by the US and UK. They discuss the concept of "Cui Bono" (who benefits) regarding the Nemtsov assassination, suggesting it undermines Putin's legitimacy during the Minsk-2 ceasefire. The hosts clarify they are not defending Putin but exposing media manipulation. Keywords: [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), cui bono, minsk-2 ### MH17 Investigation, Dutch Professor Letter to Putin - **Episode:** [647: Flood the Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-06 - **Time:** 2:16:32–2:21:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone/chapter/mh17-investigation-dutch-professor-letter-to-putin.md Professor Kees Hammelink and other Dutch intellectuals reportedly sign an open letter apologizing to Vladimir Putin for the Western media's portrayal of the MH17 crash. The letter criticizes the lack of evidence for convictions and praises Putin for preventing escalation in Syria. The hosts analyze the letter's tone, questioning if it is a genuine academic effort or a public relations piece. Keywords: [mh17](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh17.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), kees hammelink, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), hillel and knowlton ### Al Gore Climate Campaign, "Ask Why Why Not" - **Episode:** [644: Why Why Not](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/644-why-why-not.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-17 - **Time:** 1:49:45–1:54:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/644-why-why-not/chapter/al-gore-climate-campaign-ask-why-why-not.md Al Gore's new climate change campaign, developed by PR giant WPP, is critiqued. The campaign, titled "Ask Why Why Not," targets young people ahead of the UN Climate Summit in New York. The hosts mock the high production costs and the use of world leaders like Angela Merkel and Xi Jinping to appeal to a youth demographic. Keywords: [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [angela merkel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angela-merkel.md) ### Marissa Mayer Tardy Scandal, Yahoo CEO Criticism - **Episode:** [629: Passport Terrorists!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/629-passport-terrorists.md) - **Published:** 2014-06-28 - **Time:** 1:39:46–1:45:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/629-passport-terrorists/chapter/marissa-mayer-tardy-scandal-yahoo-ceo-criticism.md Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer faced public backlash after reportedly being late to a meeting with top advertising executives from WPP and Omnicom. While some defenders characterized the media coverage as a "war on women," others argued that her habitual tardiness is damaging to Yahoo's business relationships. The hosts compare her leadership style to former CEO Terry Semel and discuss the influence of major ad agencies. Keywords: [marissa mayer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marissa-mayer.md), [yahoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yahoo.md), advertising executives, [omnicom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnicom.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [war on women](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-on-women.md) ### Public Relations Industry Tactics, Agency Transitions - **Episode:** [597: Prison Prep](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep.md) - **Published:** 2014-03-06 - **Time:** 2:43:03–2:47:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/597-prison-prep/chapter/public-relations-industry-tactics-agency-transitions.md John Dvorak describes common tactics used by PR agencies, such as assigning top talent for the first few months before transitioning the account to junior staff. The hosts discuss the consolidation of the industry under giants like WPP and Omnicom and the shift toward native advertising. Keywords: [public relations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-relations.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [edelman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edelman.md), [wpp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wpp.md), [omnicom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnicom.md), [native advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/native-advertising.md) ### Advertising Agency Consolidation and Pearson Publishing Scams - **Episode:** [412: Red Square Patch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/412-red-square-patch.md) - **Published:** 2012-05-27 - **Time:** 50:32–54:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/412-red-square-patch/chapter/advertising-agency-consolidation-and-pearson-publishing-scams.md The global advertising and public relations industry is dominated by three massive holding companies: WPP, Omnicom, and Publicis. 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