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Starcom Media Vest

ANALYSIS: 5 things You need to know about Starcom losing Telefonica’s Latam business to Havas

As we published last week Starcom Media Vest lost its Telefonica media planning and buying business to Havas Media after it won the pitch in July. Many observers of the agency and client world are shaking their heads. Five things You need to know about why Starcom lost the Telefonica business (approximately US$ 250 million a year) and its implications for the media buying and planning business of major agencies.

Starcom Media Vest loses Telefonica’s Latam Media Business

Starcom Media Vest has lost the Telefonica Latin America media business as Telefonica has entered into a wider global agreement with the Havas Group which has resulted in the US$ 260 million European media account – and the US$ 65 million O2 business – moving from Publicis Groupe’s ZenithOptimedia to Havas Media. Telefonica’s Latin American business will also be managed by Havas Media.

Starcom MediaVest to seal long-term data deal with Acxiom

Acxiom has sealed a multi-year deal with media agency Starcom MediaVest Group. This is Acxion’s first relationship with an agency in its 40-year history. Acxiom has historically worked with brands, retailers and other companies that use its data management, analytics and technology services.