Ian Whittaker

Jul 09, 2024

If agencies want to see higher share prices, they ...

INVESTOR VIEW: Creativity is often perceived as a 'low growth, 'low margin' business, a 'necessary evil'. It's a perception at odds with its value and one that's ripe for change.

Jun 25, 2024

Can Asia up its voice at Cannes?

Ian Whittaker unpacks the underwhelming Asian presence at Cannes this year, and why greater representation might be the key to a better learning experience for all.

May 22, 2024

Q1 agency metrics: A closer look at financial ...

In examining Q1 earnings closely, analyst Ian Whittaker finds common denominators: the resounding success that India boasts and the persistent challenges that China poses—both are shaping agency-holding companies’ performance in the region.

Oct 05, 2023

India's advertising market soars, but can it ...

As the eighth-largest advertising market, India's importance in volume, revenue, and innovation cannot be ignored. Ian Whittaker analyses if current contributions to global agency groups fall short of expectations

Mar 21, 2023

Increasingly a sideshow? The importance of ...

The recent economic struggles in China underscore a wider trend. Asia-Pacific is no longer considered a growth engine for the big holding companies, says the author