M&C Saatchi

Independent global creative and communications group competing with major holding companies, known for bold creative work and a growing data-driven marketing capability

M&C Saatchi is a London-headquartered, publicly traded global marketing and communications group founded in 1995 by Maurice and Charles Saatchi following their departure from Saatchi & Saatchi. The group operates across advertising, brand strategy, digital marketing, media planning and buying, PR, and data-driven communications, serving major multinational clients across a wide range of sectors. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: SAA), it is a distinct and independent entity from Saatchi & Saatchi, which is owned by Publicis Groupe. The group operates through a network of specialist agencies and practices spanning creative, performance marketing, social, PR, and consulting disciplines. Its global footprint covers key markets including the UK, Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Africa, with offices in over 20 countries. M&C Saatchi has built a reputation for culturally resonant, ideas-led creative work combined with increasingly data and technology-informed capabilities. In recent years, M&C Saatchi has undergone significant restructuring following an accounting scandal in 2019 and a subsequent takeover battle, ultimately coming under the influence of AdvancedAdvT (backed by Vin Murria) before stabilising as an independent group. The company has been refocusing on organic growth, operational efficiency, and integrating data and technology capabilities more deeply into its service offering to compete with both traditional holding groups and specialist digital agencies.