Havas Aquires Wilderness

Havas aquires Wilderness to boost social media capabilities

The move marks the French firm’s latest strategic step to evolve its operating model in order to help accelerate clients’ transition to become more customer-centric organisations.

Global advertising group Havas has acquired UK-based social marketing agency Wilderness in a bid to enhance its network’s social media capabilities.

Havas Chairman and Global CEO, Yannick Bolloré said, “We are delighted to welcome Wilderness to our Havas family. Wilderness is a forward-thinking business that perfectly aligns with Havas’ unique positioning at the crossroads of entertainment and advertising, helping clients reach their customers in innovative and meaningful ways.”

Wilderness’ Founder, Tom Jarvis said, “We have a long-term vision to become the leading social media agency for clients looking to transform how they approach social within their organisation. The scale and opportunity being part of Havas affords us will allow us to realise that mission. I can’t wait for us to get started!”

The move marks the French firm’s latest strategic step to evolve its operating model in order to help accelerate clients’ transition to become more customer-centric organisations.