WPP, the world’s largest advertising group, reported a better than expected jump in first-half net sales and said that its British operations showed signs in July of a “post-Brexit recovery”, sending its shares to a record high.

WPP has begun the search for a new chief executive, for when founder Martin Sorrell steps down.

They say Jane Maas is like Peggy Olson, the secretary-turned-copywriter from the television series Mad Men.

Advertising and media group WPP forecast revenues growth ahead of the rest of the market today.

Advertising giant WPP tonight declared its interest in buying Aegis, the media and marketing group facing a possible £1.6bn (€2.34bn) takeover.

UK Advertising giant WPP today posted a 32% hike in first half profits to £255m (€374m) and said it had increased its share of the advertising market in recent weeks.

Advertising giant WPP today said it expected to capture market share this year as economic conditions continue to improve around the world.

Advertising giant WPP has said first-quarter revenues grew 12% as companies returned to the acquisition trail following the economic slowdown.

The world's third-largest advertising group WPP has reported an 18% rise in 2003 profits before tax to £473m (€707m).

WPP Group, the world’s biggest advertising group, warned of further advertising gloom yesterday, predicting no recovery until next year at the earliest as it posted an 8% slide in underlying revenues.

WPP, the world's largest advertising company, says its revenues grew by more than 73% over the first quarter of 2001, despite the US slowdown.

The UK Stock exchange will be kept busy next week, with a host of companies set to report results.