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Reverse Thought creates a user-friendly website for Allcargo Logistics
Mumbai: Reverse Thought Creative Studios takes web development a notch higher by developing a clean, precise and to-the-point website for Allcargo Logistics – India’s largest integrated logistics company. Envisioned to be a business-enabler, the new website displays their full suite of offerings and showcases capabilities to their vast customer base. Visitors now have quick and easy access to a one-stop-shop for their logistics needs. Reverse Thought is a complete digital creative agency specializing in digital marketing, content creation, still photography, web & app development, motion graphics, video creation.
For Allcargo Logistics, the agency has designed a carefully planned, easy-to-use website which presents relevant information, allows users to access services and complete logistics-related transactions, and also helps them get quick responses to a range of queries. Reverse Thought has also integrated Allcargo’s proprietary digital platform ECU360 as well as other digital logistics tools with the website.
“We are happy with our experience of working with the Reverse Thought team and appreciate their proficiency”, said Allcargo Logistics senior VP marketing and corporate communication Alok Roy.
“The opportunity to work on this project for Allcargo Logistics has added a feather to our cap. Not only did we get to work with a major corporate and logistics brand name, but also had the opportunity to get an idea about the array of services the logistics sector provides”, says Reverse Thought Creative Studios creative director Tushar Garg.
Reverse Thought caters to clients like Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd, Goodricke Tea, ICICI Prudential Pension Funds Management Co. Ltd, Aditya Birla Group & Sun Pharma to name a few. They specialize in digital & social media marketing, content creation, still photography, web & app development, motion graphics, video creation and all it takes to build, promote and market a brand.
With the vision to be seen amongst the top 10 boutique digital agencies in India, Reverse Thought is on a mission to keep delivering excellent results to businesses, with the help of existing and emerging digital opportunities.
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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.
