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First free online press release dissemination site launched in India
NEW DELHI: Public relations (PR) agencies and online paid media press release dissemination services beware! Competition is at hand now, online and that too free.
Claiming to be the world’s first free online PR advisor, 4smartpr.com offers free solutions around corporate communications issues. The other popular paid sites which disseminate releases and corporate information include www.business2media (part of the WPP owned IPAN public relations) and prnewswire India.
Besides advice, www.4smartpr.com will also have regular features and articles about modern PR and is offering a downloadable, trial version of world’s first computer based PR data manager created by Ashish Kaul, the person behind www.4smartpr.com.
According to an official statement from the company, the Registrar of Copyrights has accepted Kaul’s submission for copyright protection to “Tuneer”. This website seeks to familiarise the users of advertising and PR agencies so that they are able to get maximum returns for the money that is paid to these agencies.
According to Kaul, who presently looks after the corporate communication of the Subhash Chandra-promoted ASC Enterprise Ltd., “I am not an MBA or a marketing guru but a professional with a desire to contribute to this profession. There is no fee or commission that I am seeking by my association with this site. Both Tuneer and www.4smartpr.com were born out
of a personal interest to give the right perspective to this profession otherwise known to act as a postman.”
www.4smartpr.com aims to aid the present and future corporate
communications managers with the correct understanding of ‘Corporate Communications’ thus enabling the communications manager to effectively take decisions in favour of a particular communication approach. The objective of this website is to enable the future managers to look at corporate communications
as a core management function aiding corporate /product brand building.
Brands
Havas reports solid Q1 2026 with 2.5 per cent organic net revenue growth
Advertising group maintains positive momentum and confirms full-year guidance.
MUMBAI: Havas has started 2026 on a strong note proving that even in uncertain times, its converged model continues to deliver. The global advertising and communications group reported net revenue of €638 million for the first quarter of 2026, representing organic growth of +2.5 per cent compared to the same period last year. This performance was driven particularly by a robust +7.4 per cent organic growth in the United States.
Total revenue for the quarter reached €667 million, with organic growth of +2.8 per cent. Recent acquisitions contributed a positive scope impact of +1.7 per cent, while foreign exchange movements had a negative impact of -5.8 per cent, mainly due to the US dollar and British pound.
Europe, which accounts for 50 per cent of net revenue, delivered +1.1 per cent organic growth, supported by a good performance in France. North America (36 per cent of net revenue) led the way with +7.4 per cent growth, thanks to strong contributions from both Havas Creative and Havas Media. APAC & Africa (8 per cent) saw a decline of -6.2 per cent, while Latin America (6 per cent) remained nearly stable at -0.6 per cent.
Havas chairman and CEO Yannick Bolloré said, “Havas has started 2026 on a solid footing, continuing its momentum and delivering organic growth in net revenue of +2.5 per cent. This performance, in line with our full-year 2026 guidance, was driven in particular by continued strength in the US.”
The group also continued its bolt-on acquisition strategy, acquiring majority stakes in four agencies during the quarter: Acento Public Affairs (Spain), Ctrl Digital (Sweden), Styleheads (Germany), and Eyesight (France).
Havas maintained its strong creative reputation, ranking as a top holding company in the WARC Creative 100 for the sixth consecutive year, with three agencies BETC, Havas Paris, and Havas India placing in the Top 50.
Looking ahead, Havas confirmed its 2026 guidance: organic net revenue growth between +2.0 per cent and +3.0 per cent, adjusted EBIT margin between 13.2 per cent and 13.5 per cent, and a dividend payout ratio of around 40 per cent. The group also reiterated its medium-term targets for 2028.
Despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, Havas enters the rest of the year with solid fundamentals and confidence in its ability to deliver sustainable, profitable growth.
In a challenging environment, Havas is proving that its integrated, client-centric model remains resilient delivering steady growth while continuing to invest in creativity and innovation. The first quarter results suggest the group is well-positioned to navigate the year ahead with confidence.
