Publicis Groupe has been on the receiving end of a range of sharp criticism over the past few years.
And now the global advertising group, known for making fun of itself and its leaders, has turned these barbs into a positive in a video clip.
"Publicis has bitten off more than it can chew." (Wall Street analyst)
"Marcel is a disappointment. A talking robot. An 80,000 person circle jerk." (Business Insider)
"Publicis Power of One is a shit show." (Ex-employee via Adage)
"There ill-judged Epsilon acquisition is turning into a disaster less than 3 months in. (Ex-WPP CEO)
The clip, in honour of the group being named Holding Company of the Year in Ad Age’s annual A-List and Creativity Awards:
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