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With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.\nWPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.\nFor more information, visit wppmedia.com.\nAbout the Role\nThe Data Strategy and Client Analytics Specialist partners closely with the WPP Media Client President, Client Teams, WPP Open and Data Teams and clients to develop and implement comprehensive data strategies that maximize the value of data as a strategic asset. 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