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Video Interview : Publicis Groupe CEO Maurice Lévy Comments on 2008 Full-Year Results and 2009 Outlook

Otilia Otlacan | February 18, 2009

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PARIS – Publicis Groupe (Paris:PUB), the world’s fourth largest advertising company, reports 2008 full-year results. Publicis Groupe CEO Maurice Lévy comments on earnings and outlook.

Use these links to watch the video interview in the format of your choice:

Windows Media Player:

http://www.eurobusinessmedia.com/interviewWmp.php?id_article=407

Flash Player:

http://www.eurobusinessmedia.com/interviewFlash.php?id_article=407

Use this link to read the interview transcript:

http://www.eurobusinessmedia.com/transcript.php?id_article=407

Topics covered in the interview include:

- Comments on 2008 results

- Update on healthcare business

- 2008 dividend

- Trends by geographical zones

- Trends by business sector

- Udpate on VivaKi

- Operating margin sustainability

- Outlook for 2009

- Carrefour budget win

About Publicis Groupe:

Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris: FR0000130577] is the world’s fourth largest communications group. In addition, it is ranked as the world’s second largest media counsel and buying group, and is a global leader in digital and healthcare communications. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, the Groupe employs approximately 45,000 professionals. The Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of communication services, from advertising through three autonomous global advertising networks, Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi and two multi-hub networks, Fallon and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty; to media consultancy and buying, through two worldwide networks, Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia; interactive and digital marketing led by Digitas; Specialized Agencies and Marketing Services offering healthcare communications, corporate and financial communications, sustainability communications, shopper marketing, public relations, CRM and direct marketing, event and sports marketing, and multicultural communications.

Company finance web site: www.finance.publicis.com

Otilia is the founder and editor of AdOperationsOnline.com, launched in 2008. She currently provides online business consulting through her company, RightFit Media, and blogs about all things online at www.otiliaotlacan.com.

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