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Havas Media

Havas Media

Havas Media connects media investment to meaningful brand experiences through its integrated Village model and proprietary data platform, delivering measurable business outcomes for global and local clients.

havasmedia.comParis, Île-de-France, FranceFounded 1968Parent: Havas Group (majority-owned by Vivendi)

Last updated May 11, 2026 by jonholm

Industry
Media Agency & Advertising Services
Business Model
Agency
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
10001+
Funding
N/A
Revenue Range
$2B+
Stock Symbol
Euronext: HAV
Parent Company
Havas Group (majority-owned by Vivendi)
API Available
Limited
Market Position

One of the top six global media agency networks, competing at scale with GroupM, Publicis Media, Dentsu, and IPG Mediabrands

Overview

Havas Media is the media services division of Havas Group, one of the world's largest global communications groups. Operating across more than 140 countries, Havas Media provides clients with integrated media planning and buying, performance marketing, data analytics, and audience intelligence services. The network is structured around its proprietary 'Mx' (Media Experience) framework, which connects media investment to meaningful brand experiences and measurable business outcomes. Havas Media serves a broad range of multinational and local clients across industries including FMCG, automotive, finance, and technology. Havas Media differentiates itself through its 'Village' model, which co-locates media, creative, and data teams within shared campuses to foster collaboration and integrated thinking. This approach is designed to break down traditional agency silos and deliver more cohesive, effective campaigns. The network also leverages Havas Group's proprietary Converged platform, a data and audience intelligence tool that enables smarter media activation and planning across channels. As a subsidiary of Havas Group — itself majority-owned by Vivendi — Havas Media benefits from significant scale, global reach, and access to shared technology infrastructure. The network competes directly with other major global media agency groups including GroupM (WPP), Publicis Media, Dentsu, and IPG Mediabrands. Havas Media continues to invest in data capabilities, programmatic expertise, and sustainability-focused media practices as key pillars of its growth strategy.

Products & Features

Converged

Proprietary audience intelligence and media planning platform that unifies first-, second-, and third-party data for smarter media activation

Mx Framework

Havas Media's Media Experience methodology connecting media investment to meaningful brand and consumer experiences

Havas Market

E-commerce and retail media offering helping brands optimize presence and performance across digital commerce platforms

Havas Play

Entertainment, sports, and gaming media practice focused on passion-point audience engagement

Havas Data Studio

Advanced analytics and data science capability providing clients with audience insights and campaign measurement

Programmatic Practice

Dedicated programmatic buying and trading desk services leveraging DSP partnerships and proprietary data

Key Features
Integrated Village model co-locating media, creative, and data teamsProprietary Converged audience intelligence platformGlobal media planning and buying across 140+ countriesData-driven audience segmentation and targetingCross-channel campaign measurement and attributionRetail and e-commerce media capabilitiesSustainability-focused media planning toolsSports, entertainment, and gaming media expertise
Use Cases
Global media planning and buying for multinational brandsAudience targeting and segmentation using first-party dataProgrammatic advertising activation across display, video, and CTVRetail media and e-commerce performance optimizationBrand safety and brand suitability strategyCross-channel attribution and campaign measurementSports and entertainment sponsorship media amplificationLocal market media strategy for regional campaigns
Customer Segments
Global multinational corporationsConsumer packaged goods brandsAutomotive manufacturersFinancial services companiesTechnology and telecommunications brandsRetail and e-commerce companiesHealthcare and pharmaceutical companies

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