Does anyone out there know for sure, if major NYC-based pharma ad agencies (like some of the IPG ones that are now "Omnicom"), plan to still allow fully-remote employees (that are considered… more

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So sure enough, it took me a day and a half to get back into the system after the IPG to OMC migration. Anyone else have some good horror stories?

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My media journey. Associate at Denstu 2019 - $45k. Associate at Dentsu 2020 - $60K. Senior Associate at Dentsu 2021 - $72k. Manager at WPP 2022 - $95K. Associate Director at IPG 2022 - $120k. Associat… more

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I've heard that hiring at any Omnicom agency is frozen till the IPG merger is complete. Does anyone out there have any insight??

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Directors and VPs in NYC/Chi how much do you make/year? Legacy IPG vs legacy Omnicom, what are your ranges

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Is it true that one of the stipulations of being let go in the mass firings at Omnicom and IPG was that you could not be hired back within a calendar year? Because FCB Health now has openings for new … more

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Has anyone been able to do 1099 with any Omnicom + IPG agencies after the merger?

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Worst company to work for in 2026: Omnicom Production.

Their recent merger with IPG signals exactly where things are headed: more outsourcing, less accountability, and the steady erosion of meaningful … more

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Worst company to work for in 2026: Omnicom Production.

Their recent merger with IPG signals exactly where things are headed: more outsourcing, less accountability, and the steady erosion of meaningful … more

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I am currently working in IBM here currently holding 11.5LPA
and completed one project.
They are giving me another project with WFH and new ups killing with AWS technologies.

I received offer of 14LPA from Accenture Mumbai location.… more

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Is IPG Health still fully remote? Most job positions I saw are hybrid. How it’s like working there now? I worked in one of the networks from 2018-2022.

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A glimmer of hope for other ex IPG agencies: Deutsch was able to get back unlimited pto

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Now that IPG is off the table - which agencies have the best benefits?

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What health agencies are still fully remote? Not counting any former IPG agencies knowing they are going to be back in person soon enough!

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All’s quiet on the home front. Any news about implementing RTO at legacy IPG agencies that have been remote?

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If you work at Omnicom, are you noticing some of your prescriptions are no longer covered that used to be under IPG. Are you complaining to HR or just paying it out of pocket regardless of costs?

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So we've been told that remote IPG employees won't have to report to an office on January 5th. That's nice, but does anyone know when the hammer is actually going to drop?

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Omnicom and IPG merge
Then lose Kenvue that was with BBDO and FCB
WPP and Publicis now win Kenvue

That’s crazy work

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Does anyone currently at Omnicom know what the Carrot family planning benefit actually covers? IPG had Maven to cover things like egg freezing, but their United plans covered IVF/IUI up to $25K. Omnic… more

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Does anyone know how much of Omnicom policy will be mandated vs. where formerly IPG agencies will still have flexibility, and when we’re likely to get clarity on this?

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IPG Omnicom biggest merger in advertising industry history… does this now also count as the biggest layoff in industry history ?

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Any insight from Omnicom/ IPG people — If your contract has that you’re a remote employee how does is that impacted by the RTO policy? I live nearly 200 miles from my office.

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Based on all the policies I am seeing from Omnicom (RTO, Holidays, etc..), poor IPG.

Yeah I think I will stay at WPP (not looking that bad compared to Omni/IPG lol)

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Omnicom friends - can you explain your PTO policy? Lots of questions around IPG about whether it's 15 days & the 10-hours are additional accrual, or if we need to work up to the 15 days.

Also -… more

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Omnicom friends - can you explain your PTO policy? Lots of questions around here about whether it's 15 days & the 10-hours are additional accrual, or if we need to work up to the 15 days.

Also … more

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Can anyone share insight into how Omnicom Production works? Is it just studio teams that are centralized? Do producer staff still sit within the individual agencies or was every producer moved to a ce… more

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Any thoughts on what might happen to Momentum after the IPG Omnicom acquisition?

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Does anyone know when this Omnicom IPG merger is actually going to be finalized? I'm getting tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop.

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Can anyone from Omnicom share the benefits premiums? At an IPG agency and worried about monthly costs.

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What do the Omnicom parental leave benefits look like? Curious what will happen after the IPG merger

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Do we think IPG will have an RTO mandate due to Omnicom merger?

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How likely are creative cuts at IPG once the acquisition goes through? Widespread or minimal? Have a job offer at another agency but unsure if I should take it (I'm currently at IPG).

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Hi everyone. I’m an Adweek reporter working on a story about workplace culture and how employees are feeling ahead of the IPG–Omnicom merger expected to close this fall.

I’d love to hear from people currently at I… more

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Hi everyone. I’m an Adweek reporter working on a story about workplace culture and how employees are feeling ahead of the IPG–Omnicom merger expected to close this fall.

I’d love to hear from people currently at I… more

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IPG Employees: How are we feeling getting ready to go into this merger? It is feeling like it will go through any day at this point considering all of the recent corp comms.

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I know the job market is tight for art creative, or just for me?? Currently still employed but looking for a change.

Is it possible that recruiting managers in HR or other people blacklist or have peo… more

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Omnicom folks, what percentage is your 401k matching? The IPG people are over here freaking out

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I’ve been at IPG as fully remote for several years now. I hear Omnicom mandates 3 days in office. The closest major metro area is a 4 hour drive from me. Am I just going to get axed, or would Omnicom … more

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