Havas

One of the world's six largest global communications groups

Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups, operating as a subsidiary of Vivendi since 2017. The company provides a full range of advertising, marketing, and digital services through its network of creative agencies, media operations, and healthcare communications divisions. Havas operates across more than 100 countries with a portfolio of well-known agency brands including Havas Creative, Havas Media, Havas Health & You, and specialized units like Arnold Worldwide and BETC. The company positions itself around a 'Village' model that brings together creative, media, and healthcare expertise to deliver integrated solutions for clients. Havas serves major global brands across industries including automotive, consumer goods, technology, and pharmaceuticals. Its media division, Havas Media Network, includes agencies like Havas Media, Arena Media, and Socialyse, providing media planning, buying, and analytics services. As part of the broader AdTech ecosystem, Havas operates primarily as a traditional agency holding company while incorporating programmatic advertising, data analytics, and digital transformation capabilities. The company competes with other major holding companies like WPP, Omnicom, Publicis Groupe, and IPG, serving enterprise-level clients with integrated marketing communications solutions.