Publicis, a French advertising company, earned €314 million in January-June 2013, exceeding income of the same period in 2012 by 15%. The total income its advertising group increased by 8.7% to €3.35 billion as a result of achievements at the US market, economic growth in China and activation of online ads, Vedomosti reports.
Managing director Moris Levi said that he had expected a slower rate of market growth.
Income increased by 1.3% in Q1 and by 5% in Q2 2013.