PARIS: Havas reported $530 million in revenue for Q1, compared to $483 million for the same period last year, resulting in a gross increase of 9.7%. The global communications group owns Euro RSCG, Worldwide PR, and Abernathy MacGregor Group.

Havas' organic growth for the quarter rose 6.8%, compared to 1.5% in Q1 2010, according to the earnings announcement released today. Net new business was reported at $563 million. Standout Q1 account wins included Sonic in the US, and Dell and Pfizer globally. ...