Bollore, the father of Havas CEO Yannick Bollore, runs a family business empire that spans communications, shipping and logistics. Over a decade ago, he waged a successful proxy battle against Havas management, effectively taking control of the company.

I never would have made the connection, until I read about this provocative new campaign from McCann Health In Brazil.

Or will it be BBDO's Andrew Robertson. Both executives have been identified as candidates being considered to succeed long-time WPP CEO Martin Sorrell who resigned under fire a little more than a week ago.

The group and some of its members can talk the talk on this issue. Will they walk the walk?

The agency flew about 200 staffers out to a fancy resort in Scottsdale recently to celebrate its 10th anniversary over a four-day boondoggle.

The speculation from the analyst community and others has been bountiful following the weekend resignation of WPP chief Martin Sorrell.

A couple of sessions that might have been really awesome fell totally flat. That's a format problem that the trade group really needs to work on.

Technically, the company is treating it as a retirement -- and he will also be around to assist with the transition. That said, it's still a bit sad to see such a brilliant career end on such a sour note.

He's off for a little R&R and will be back in a week or so.

He's off for a little R&R and will be back in a week or so.