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Publicis India launches PDX, appoints Amaresh Godbole CEO
MUMBAI: Publicis Groupe India has pressed refresh on its digital ambitions with the launch of Publicis Digital Experience, or PDX, a new, unified offering designed to help brands win where it matters most today. Think the messy middle of the funnel and everything that happens after the sale.
PDX brings together the Groupe’s digital, technology and experience strengths into one client-led operation, built to solve the growing challenges faced by both CMOs and CIOs. From AI-driven transformation and customer experience to commerce, social, martech and CRM, the idea is simple: fewer silos, sharper outcomes.
At the heart of PDX are three focused solution practices. Social at PDX rethinks how brands show up in feeds and in culture, blending data with cultural intelligence to activate communities, creators and real-world experiences at the pace modern marketing demands.
AI-X at PDX puts artificial intelligence to work across the customer journey, powering agent-led workflows, process transformation and AI-enabled commerce and marketing platforms for both B2B and B2C brands.
CRM at PDX turns attention to the customers brands already have, using first-party data, marketing and data cloud optimisation to drive personalised engagement, cross-selling, upselling and long-term loyalty.
Supporting all three is a central Technology Centre of Excellence, focused on emerging technologies and AI best practice, ensuring speed, consistency and scale across the operation.
PDX also unifies the expertise of Digitas India, Razorfish India and Indigo Consulting into a single, purpose-built organisation. With more than 500 specialists and over 1,000 projects already delivered, Publicis says the new model gives it a clear first-mover advantage in applied AI and agentic workflows.
The new entity will be led by Amaresh Godbole as chief executive officer, alongside his role as chief of AI Experiences and Solutions for Publicis Groupe India.
Publicis Groupe South Asia CEO Anupriya Acharya, said the launch reflects a world where marketing and technology are no longer separate conversations. “PDX re-architects how digital, data, technology and creativity work together. It is built to help marketers accelerate into what comes next.”
Godbole added that clients are done with fragmented services. “They want partners who can turn AI and technology into a real competitive edge across the middle and after funnel. PDX is built precisely for that moment.”
In short, PDX is Publicis Groupe India’s bet on a quieter, smarter kind of scale. Less noise, more impact and a clear eye on the future of growth.
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Publicis posts €4.19bn Q1 revenue, 6.4 per cent growth; backs FY outlook
Ad giant signals Q2 acceleration as AI and new deals power momentum
PARIS: Publicis Groupe continues to outperform the industry, delivering a strong start to 2026 under Chairman and CEO Arthur Sadoun. Despite a volatile global macro environment, the company has now outpaced the industry for nearly 20 consecutive quarters.
For Q1 2026, total revenue reached €4,191 million, up from €4,161 million last year, with organic growth of 6.4 per cent. Net revenue, which excludes pass-through costs, stood at €3,460 million, reflecting organic growth of 4.5 per cent.
Exchange rates had a negative impact of €268 million, mainly due to a weaker US dollar and pound sterling. Acquisitions, including Adge.AI and 160over90, contributed an additional €46 million.
Performance across regions was largely positive, with some variation:
- North America, accounting for 59 per cent of net revenue, grew 4.7 per cent
- Europe recorded growth of 3.9 per cent, led by the UK at 6.2 per cent, while France grew 1.6 per cent
- Asia Pacific posted 5.9 per cent growth, driven by China at 11.7 per cent
- Latin America grew 13.3 per cent
- Middle East and Africa declined 5.1 per cent due to geopolitical challenges
AI-powered marketing services, which now make up 86 per cent of the business, grew 5.6 per cent. However, the technology segment, representing 14 per cent of revenue, declined slightly as clients reduced spending on large-scale transformation projects.
Sharing his outlook, Publicis Groupe chairman and CEO Arthur Sadoun said, “Publicis had a very strong start to the year, outperforming the industry for almost 20 quarters in a row despite the volatile macro environment. Organic revenue growth reached 6.4%, leading to 4.5% in net and further increasing the gap with our peers.” He added that the company remains confident of delivering industry-leading performance. “We are confirming our industry-leading organic growth guidance of 4 to 5%, with the 4% rock solid, and a sequential organic growth acceleration in Q2 despite a higher comparable.”
Publicis continued its expansion with the acquisition of Adge.AI in March, followed by 160over90 in April to strengthen its sports and culture marketing capabilities.
Net financial debt stood at €1,156 million at the end of March, reflecting a seasonal shift from the net cash position at the end of 2025. Average net debt over the past twelve months was €1,035 million.
The company has reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting net revenue organic growth of 4 to 5 per cent in 2026. It also anticipates an operating margin slightly above 18.2 per cent and free cash flow of approximately €2.1 billion.
With expectations of stronger performance in the second quarter, Publicis remains well positioned to sustain its growth momentum.
