Observed Signal · Jul 20, 2026 · Media Account Win · Source: Meedia · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Kering moves global media account to Publicis
French luxury group Kering has awarded its global media account to Publicis Media following a pitch, ending the incumbent relationship with Dentsu's iProspect which had handled the business since 2021. Publicis previously worked on Kering via its Zenith network until 2021, so the win is described as a comeback for the Paris-based agency group. Neither Publicis nor Kering commented to MEEDIA. The report notes Kering is undergoing restructuring under CEO Luca de Meo and recently appointed Romain Spitzer as CEO of Bottega Veneta, effective 1 September.
A major luxury advertiser (Kering) changing its global media agency affects agency market share and media buying dynamics; notable but not a platform-level policy or technical change.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Kering awarded its global media account to Publicis Media after a pitch.
- The incumbent, iProspect (a Dentsu network), had managed Kering's media since 2021 and lost the pitch.
- Publicis previously served Kering through its Zenith network until 2021; the new Publicis network brand handling the account is not yet disclosed.
- Kering is undergoing organisational changes under CEO Luca de Meo and has appointed Romain Spitzer as CEO of Bottega Veneta effective 2026-09-01.
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“The French luxury group Kering ... has decided after a pitch to award its global media account to Publicis Media.”
“The loser in the agency competition is the Dentsu network iProspect, which had been in charge since 2021.”
“The loser in the agency competition is the Dentsu network iProspect, which had been in charge since 2021.”
“For Publicis Media it is also a comeback, because the agency group had managed the client with its network Zenith until 2021.”
“Neither Publicis nor Kering initially responded to a MEEDIA request.”
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