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PUBLICIS BUYS LIVERAMP FOR $2.2B

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SUN, MAY 17, 2026

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Publicis Groupe has agreed to acquire LiveRamp for $2.2 billion in cash and debt. The deal strengthens the French advertising holding company's capabilities in data and AI infrastructure.

LiveRamp provides a platform for companies to share, build, and manage datasets and machine learning models that support agentic AI frameworks. The acquisition positions Publicis to better serve clients seeking to leverage AI-driven automation and data collaboration. The deal, announced Sunday, represents Publicis's continued investment in AI and data infrastructure as advertising and marketing agencies pivot toward autonomous systems. LiveRamp's technology enables enterprises to pool data resources while maintaining security and privacy standards. Publicis, one of the world's largest advertising and communications groups, has been strategically expanding its tech stack to compete with rivals investing heavily in AI capabilities. The $2.2 billion valuation reflects growing demand for data infrastructure that supports generative AI and autonomous agent development. The acquisition is expected to close subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

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