PARIS: Publicis Groupe reported $2.5 billion in revenue in the fourth quarter of last year, representing an organic increase of 3.9% compared with Q4 2011.

The holding company's total PR revenue in the fourth quarter grew 4.5% organically, according to a high-ranking source at the company. PR activity in Asia grew about 30% organically, while Europe was relatively flat and the US saw small growth, the source added. 

Net income increased 23% year-over-year to $989 million in 2012, and the group added ...