By John Glenday

WPP has extended its global spending spree with the news that its wholly owned subsidiary JWT, a marketing communications agency, had acquired a majority stake in Try, the Brazilian user experience agency.

Try specialises in the design and development of custom web, mobile, desktop and touch-enabled applications, generating unaudited revenues for the year to 31 December 2013 of £2.5m. key clients include Experian, Electrolux and Havaianas.

In a statement WPP said: “This investment continues WPP’s strategy of investing in fast growing markets and sectors and its commitment to developing its strategic networks throughout the dynamic Brazilian market.

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Source: The Drum