Sir Martin Sorrell steps down as WPP chief executive after allegations of personal misconduct
The chief executive of the world’s largest advertising agency, WPP, has stepped down following allegations of personal misconduct through the misuse of…
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WPP to probe misconduct claim against chief executive Sir Martin Sorrel
WPP, the world’s largest advertising agency, is investigating an allegation of personal misconduct against its chief executive, Sir Martin Sorrell. The…
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Sir Martin Sorrell on why advertisers should put their money in newspapers
The chief executive of the world’s largest advertising company, Sir Martin Sorrell, has said his clients should not overlook the…
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