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Omnicom Group Inc.’s (OMC) $13 Billion Deal with IPG Under Investigation Over Political Bias Concerns

Faheem Tahir

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Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) is one of the best marketing stocks to buy right now.

Back in December 2024, Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) announced its plan to acquire The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., which is a leader in the advertising and marketing services sector. The planned merger is valued at over $13 billion through an all-stock transaction, possibly making the merged entity one of the largest advertising groups globally with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) continues to be considered one of the best advertising agency stocks to buy right now.

FTC to Review Merger Between The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) and Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC)

FTC to Review Merger Between The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) and Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC)

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However, on June 12, 2025, it was reported that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will review the merged entity of Omnicom Group and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE:IPG), and may restrict it from withholding ad placements on media platforms for political purposes. This move is attributed to corporate America’s political biases, which fuel concerns about fairness and competition in the digital market. Thus, this step may result in a delay of the M&A process for Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC).

Based in New York City, OMC is a global media, marketing, and corporate communications holding company. Its main segments include advertising, customer relationship management, public relations, and specialty services.

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