WPP subsidiary Wunderman Thompson acquires Velvet Consulting
Global marketing communications agency, Wunderman Thompson, a subsidiary of WPP, has acquired French customer experience consultancy firm Velvet Consulting.
The acquisition is part of WPP’s wider strategic transformation, a key part of which is investment in technology services. In particular, Velvet Consulting’s expertise in omni-channel consumer engagement further strengthens WPP’s end-to-end marketing and technology consulting services in France.
By combining marketing, data science and technology, Velvet Consulting enables its clients to better understand and communicate with consumers to deliver business growth.
From strategy through to technology implementation, Velvet Consulting provides a fully-integrated global consulting approach to help businesses become more client-centric by combining marketing, data, digital, technology and creativity. Velvet’s technology partners include Adobe and Salesforce.
Founded in 2004 by Fabienne Magot and Robert Picarel, Velvet Consulting has offices in Paris and Toulouse, employing 200 people. Its clients include L'Oréal, Sephora, Schneider Electric, Fnac Darty, La Poste Group, Pierre Fabre and Sanofi.
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