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10/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2026 13:17
Publicis-LiveRamp, In the Matter of - The FTC has taken steps to preserve competition in the digital advertising ecosystem by requiring Publicis Groupe S.A. to continue[...]
Last Updated
October 19, 2026
Case Status
Pending
In the Matter of Publicis Groupe S.A., a corporation, and LiveRamp Holdings, Inc., a corporation.
FTC Matter/File Number
261 0115
Docket Number
C-4841
Enforcement Type
Part 2 Consents
Case Summary
The FTC has taken steps to preserve competition in the digital advertising ecosystem by requiring Publicis Groupe S.A. to continue providing neutral and nondiscriminatory access to LiveRamp Holdings Inc.'s products and services, and to establish firewalls to prevent Publicis from accessing LiveRamp's customer data, in order to complete Publicis's acquisition of the company.
Case Timeline
October 19, 2026
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Agreement Containing Consent Orders (150.75 KB)
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Complaint (401.41 KB)
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Order to Maintain Assets (243.26 KB)
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Decision and Order (287.3 KB)
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Analysis to Aid Public Comment (158.45 KB)
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