havas

Havas is a French multinational advertising and communications group headquartered in Paris. It is one of the world’s largest networks of agencies, offering services across advertising, media planning and buying, digital and content creation, public relations, and healthcare communications.

The company traces its origins to 1835, when Charles-Louis Havas established a Paris-based news agency that would evolve into a global advertising business. Over time, Havas grew through acquisitions and reorganizations, ultimately forming the Havas Group as a consolidated advertising network. In 2017, Vivendi completed its acquisition of Havas, placing the group under the umbrella of the French media conglomerate.

Havas Group operates through multiple networks and disciplines, including Havas Creative, Havas Media, Havas Health & You, and other specialized units. It serves a global client base across various industries, such as consumer goods, technology, automotive, finance, and healthcare. The group emphasizes integrated campaigns that coordinate across regions while adapting to local markets.

With a worldwide footprint, Havas maintains offices and talent networks across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and other regions, enabling coordinated cross-market work and local execution. The company has pursued digital transformation, data-driven marketing, and sustainable communications as part of its strategy to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving advertising landscape.

As part of Vivendi, Havas continues to operate as a global advertising and communications group, focusing on creative services, media, health communications, and digital offerings for a broad range of clients.