Despite facing challenges, WPP's agencies continue to operate as usual. Key players include WPP Media and creative agencies VML and Ogilvy.
A significant development is VML's win of the Pizza Hut account, a major client consolidation for WPP.
When WPP is beset by storm clouds - with the occasional thunderstorm dumping its load - the only thing its agencies can do is get on with business.
The outcome at WPP Media, following Cindy Rose's promotion to WPP CEO, remains to be seen.
Author's summary: VML wins big deal with Pizza Hut.