‘AI has democratised mediocrity’ - global CEO Havas Red, PRWeek podcast

<p>James Wright, global chairman of the Havas PR Network, global CEO of Havas Red, and Group CEO Havas ANZ, talks about business at the group in the latest PRWeek podcast.</p><p>James Wright speaks to PRWeek UK deputy editor Siobhan Holt in the latest episode of Beyond the Noise.</p><p>Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest issues affecting communications and PR. Download the podcast via&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-the-noise-the-prweek-podcast/id1513615965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0onUHcQsn5ITC1lYtW89jZ?si=c965c18c49724d2c&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or listen on your favourite platform.</p><p>In the episode, Wright discusses business at the PR network and talks about Havas’ new office in Manchester, as well as the current recruitment market in PR.</p><p>Wright gives an update on which specialisms are faring the strongest for Havas and its agencies, and where there has been strong growth this year.&nbsp;</p><p>He speaks about B Lab revoking Havas’ B Corp status and discusses the impact on both staff and clients.&nbsp;</p><p>New business is also examined, and the chief delves into agency/client relationships and says clients must <a href="https://www.prweek.co.uk/article/1936931/havas-chief-clients-take-responsibility-pitching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘take some responsibility’</a> to avoid ghosting and poor pitching behaviour.</p><p>In addition, Wright gives his take on AI technology, the Omnicom/IPG deal, and shares his predictions for 2026.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>