Horizon Media Holdings and Havas have joined forces to launch Horizon Global, a new joint venture aimed at meeting the growing demands of global marketers. With a combined US$20 billion in billings, the new entity immediately positions itself among the world’s largest media investors. Headquartered in New York and spanning over 100 markets, Horizon Global will focus on US-centric global client opportunities, while both Horizon Media and Havas Media Network continue to operate independently across their existing portfolios. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g5PPWeAa Follow our Telegram channel for the latest updates: https://lnkd.in/g5bVK85

We’re excited to unveil Horizon Global, a joint venture between Horizon Media Holdings and Havas. Horizon Global harnesses Horizon Media and Havas Media Network's combined strengths to deliver a bold breakthrough agency network at a time when clients face fewer, more constrained options. Designed for today’s modern marketer in the AI-driven era, this collaboration redefines what’s possible in a rapidly evolving marketing landscape.   “This partnership marks a significant moment for our agencies. In a shifting industry, we look forward to a very exciting partnership, combining our complementary strengths.” Yannick Bolloré, CEO and Chairman, Havas   Read more here > https://lnkd.in/eGuHGFbU   For the latest news, follow Horizon Global on LinkedIn:  https://lnkd.in/ebm9gfzm

The launch of Horizon Global today marks a turning point for Havas. $20 billion in cumulative media buying, and a new network designed for the age of AI. Long live Horizon Global !

Havas and Horizon Media Media have launched a joint venture that will unite the media operations of both holding companies. Headquartered in New York, Horizon Global is a joint venture with combined global media billings of $20 billion and operations in around 100 countries. It will focus on US-based clients with a global footprint and hopes that Havas Media’s international network will provide it with more heft abroad. Arvind Hickman, Tom Fogden, Aimee Edwards, Fredrika Stigell, Oliver Cerovic https://lnkd.in/gBmjVPNJ

Horizon Media and Havas are partnering in a joint venture that will allow them to collaborate on massive media reviews and expand their reach with global marketers. The new entity, called Horizon Global, will operate independently of both Horizon and Havas Media Network, with profits split evenly between the two agencies. All the details on Ad Age now.... 🔗 : https://lnkd.in/eVVuciYb

What happens when two mid-sized players realize they can’t win global media reviews alone? In my latest for ADWEEK, I spoke with Horizon Media’s Bob Lord and Havas Media Network’s Peter Mears about the launch of Horizon Global, a $20 billion joint venture built to scale up against mega-holdcos like WPP, Publicis Groupe and the soon-to-merge Omnicom–Interpublic Group (IPG). https://lnkd.in/gM5x5XaU #consolidation #medianetworks #advertising

Excited to announce this new partnership, Horizon Global powered by Havas. Headquartered in New York and spanning over 100 countries, Horizon Global will harness Horizon Media and Havas Media Network’s combined strengths to deliver a breakthrough agency network alternative at a time when clients face fewer, more constrained options. #mediaagency #media #mediastrategy

Today we introduced Horizon Global with Havas and Horizon Media, an agency network designed for the modern marketer. At its core is BluConverged, our open intelligence engine that unites strategy, insights, activation, and reporting in real time. This is not evolution within a holding company, it is a complete reset. Read the full story ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gD_ufDRa. #HorizonGlobal

By now, you may have seen the announcement about Horizon Global, the new agency network launched by Horizon Media and Havas Media Network. I’m proud to share more about this bold step forward. Horizon Global brings together two independent powerhouses to create a modern, AI-native network spanning more than 100 countries. At the center of this new network is BluConverged, an open, client-owned intelligence engine that connects strategy, insights, activation, and real-time global reporting, giving marketers the speed, control, and transparency they need to move confidently in today’s environment. This isn’t just a new chapter, it’s a fundamental reset of what an agency network can be. One designed from the ground up to serve the modern marketer. #HorizonGlobal

There's been an exciting shift in the agency landscape 👀 Havas has officially opened Melbourne Village in Richmond, bringing six of its local agencies - including HAVAS Red AU, Havas Media Network, Havas Play, Havas Host, Bastion and Pulse - into a single hub. The move is part of its broader Converged.AI strategy. Read more at the link in comments 👇