Agency Business

#86: WPP, Stagwell and the new economics of agency media

October 5, 2026·17 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Welcome to Agency Business.This week Brian Wieser and Olivia Morley break down the latest agency business news, including leadership changes at WPP and Omnicom, Stagwell’s investment in RealClear Holdings and Accenture’s growing ambitions in media.They also discuss what these developments say about the changing economics of the agency business, from new sources of media revenue to private equity’s evolving interest in independent agencies.The Agency Business podcast is part of the Marketecture Media podcast network.Reach Out:Subscribe for free to the Agency Business newsletter.Interested in joining Agency Business as a guest? Submit a pitch.Listen to 📊 The Madison and Wall Podcast: Brian and Luke Stillman open up about Madison and Wall's latest work — plus crucial economic, financial, and industry trends.Listen to 🎬 Screen & Sponsor: Olivia & VaynerMedia's Jessie Holder explore how brands are shaping Hollywood.

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