Havas chairman Vincent Bolloré has indicated that he may merge the company with UK media buyer Aegis, in which he now owns a 25 per cent stake. Speaking at a news conference, Bolloré said the ‘game was open’ for a link-up, but added he does not intend to raise his stake in Aegis above 30 per cent.
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Netflix says it will stop reporting subscription numbers, instead looking at engagement as a key indicator of customer satisfaction and the future strength of the business.
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