Dentsu is a publicly owned Japanese advertising and public relations company founded in 1901. Headquartered in Tokyo, it employs approximately 13,500 people and provides advertising services internationally.
The Fair Trade Commission in Japan announced on an unspecified date fines totaling approximately 3 billion yen (20 million USD) against seven companies, including Dentsu Group, for suspected bid-rigging related to Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics contracts. Separately, the Competition Commission of India expanded its investigation into advertising industry malpractices, utilizing data from GroupM and Dentsu to increase scrutiny of Big Tech companies. Dentsu held Dentsu Day 2025, an event focusing on innovation, strategy, creativity, and media, bringing together leaders from marketing, advertising, and communications. A Worldwide Market Reports study on the Gaming Marketing Services Market 2025 included a competitive analysis and company profiles of market players.