Despite facing challenges, WPP's agencies continue to focus on their business, with key players including WPP Media and creative agencies VML and Ogilvy.
VML has secured a major client, Pizza Hut, which is a significant win for WPP as large clients consolidate their marketing efforts.
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, is still uncertain.
Author's summary: WPP's VML wins Pizza Hut deal.