The short version

Sir Martin Sorrell predicted on February 7, 2025: “If six goes to five, I think five will go to four, and I think four may even go to three. I don't think WPP is going to survive.” Verdict: Partially right. Consolidation continued as called (Omnicom-IPG merged, closing November 2025) and WPP lost its number-one position to Publicis plus roughly half…

Prediction by

Sir Martin Sorrell

On February 7, 2025

“If six goes to five, I think five will go to four, and I think four may even go to three. I don't think WPP is going to survive.”

Follow-up

Consolidation continued as called (Omnicom-IPG merged, closing November 2025) and WPP lost its number-one position to Publicis plus roughly half its market value through 2025, but WPP still exists as an independent company.

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