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Back at the start of the year, WPP announced its massive 3-year turnaround plan (called “Elevate28”).  The company has reportedly eliminated about 11,000 roles since the start of 2025, bringing its global headcount to 97,388 as of June 20, 2026.  According to a new report that came out last night, WPP plans to eliminate an additional 1,000 jobs before the end of the year.

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Dave Forde

Dave “The Connector” Forde is a 20-year veteran of the Canadian marketing, PR, and tech industries. He is the founder of The Connected One network, including industry news sites Canadian Ad Insider and PR In Canada, and serves as a strategic business advisor. Connect with him on LinkedIn and X.


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