PARIS: Publicis Groupe reported that first-half 2011 organic revenue increased 2.7% year-over-year, which includes $2.4 billion of new business in the last six months. The PR component of its business posted 5% organic growth.

Overall, organic revenue rose 7.6% to $2 billion in the second quarter of 2011.

The holding company's organic growth in Europe for the second quarter was 9.1%, with growth in North America a little slower at 6.7%. Year-over-year, North America has increased its organic growth 5.3%, but its ...