Havas

havas.com · Puteaux, France

Havas is a global advertising and communications group that provides creative, media, and marketing services to brands across industries. It operates through a network of agencies that deliver strategy, brand development, media planning and buying, digital marketing, and related services, generating revenue primarily through retainers, project fees, and media commissions. The company serves multinational corporations, regional businesses, and public-sector organizations worldwide.

  • Digital & Marketing Agency Services
  • IT Consulting & Implementation
Revenue
$2.5B
Employees
22,000
Founded
1835
Headquarters
Puteaux, France

What 33 Arbolus experts think of Havas

NPS scores cluster between 6 and 10, with most experts rating Havas between 7-9, signifying a leaning towards positive sentiment. Renewal intent is mixed, with some indicating uncertainty or intent not to renew, reflecting variance in perceived ROI and agency fit. Stickiness is moderate, as most clients have engaged Havas for over a year, but several are in pilot or have offboarded. Feedback themes highlight strong media relationships, sector expertise, and the strategic quality of certain teams, but results can be dependent on specific account personnel and measurable impact.Overall Customer Sentiment: Neutral

Who reviewed Havas

Total customers 33 30 current · 3 former
Reviews growth +22 in six months
Seniority of respondents
  • C-Suite 60% (20)
  • Director 30% (10)
  • Manager 10% (3)
Not specified C-Suite NPS 8 Will renew
Marketing Leader Not specified NPS 9
Marketing Leader C-Suite NPS 7 Undecided

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Sentiment

-12 Net Promoter Score, from 33 scored reviews
  • Promoters 6
  • Passives 17
  • Detractors 10

Cumulative NPS by month

+0 over 6 months
  • Apr 7
  • May 6
  • Jun 7
  • Jul 7
  • Aug 7
  • Sep 7

Net Promoter Score across 1 reviews, accumulated up to each month. Category median -12 across 1 companies.

Praised

  • Exceptional Media Relationships
  • Strategic and Collaborative Value
  • Depth of Sector Expertise
  • Enhancing Transparency in Outcomes

Criticised

  • Specialist Agency Competition
  • Changing Account Teams
  • AI and Workflow Automation
  • Not Ideal for Conversion-Focused Goals

What customers say

Exceptional Media Relationships
“I particularly value Havas for their strong media relationships and their ability to build a brand through storytelling, not just press coverage.”
Strategic and Collaborative Value
“The strategic thinking and collaborative approach during our evaluation were deciding factors in choosing Havas for major marketing initiatives.”
Depth of Sector Expertise
“What stood out was their experience with hospitality and luxury, which is critical for effective PR in our sector.”

Renewal intent

Plan to renew 33%
  • Will renew 6
  • Undecided 10
  • Not renewing 2

Plan to renew, by seniority

  • C-Suite 36% 11 answers
  • Director 25% 4 answers
  • Manager 0% 1 answer
  • Not specified 50% 2 answers
  • 8/10 Average score from customers who will renew
  • 7/10 Average score from undecided customers
  • 4.5/10 Average score from customers not renewing

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