GroupM is a privately owned, U.S.-based company founded in 2003, with approximately 16,770 employees. The company functions as a media investment group within the multinational holding company WPP plc, specializing in advertising services.
On August 27, 2026, WPP Media appointed Ekta Khanna as talent acquisition lead for its India Global Operations Centre, where she will lead hiring efforts, scale capabilities, manage workforce planning, and align talent strategy with business priorities. Previously, on August 26, 2026, WPP Media elevated Pratik Thakkar to Vice President Client Services India. Thakkar announced his new leadership role after more than two years with the media agency, having joined as Senior Director – Client Leadership in June 2024. Also on August 26, 2026, Navin Khemka, President Client Solutions WPP Media South Asia, stated that marketers must invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and look beyond reach to build long-term memory structures, as GenAI platforms increasingly monetize AI-led discovery.
GroupM's customers primarily consist of RTB and programmatic and media and TV services companies. Examples of GroupM's customers include iWant and Criteo. Examples of GroupM's suppliers include PubMatic, Magnite and Rakuten TV Enterprise.
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