Dive Brief:

• Holding company Havas increased revenue by 2.7% to $1.14 billion in the first half of 2014. 
• Accelerated organic growth in North America was a big contributor to overall growth, with the firm experiencing a total of 4.5% organic growth in North America alone. 
• Havas scored some major accounts in North America that helped spur growth, including Biogen, Green Mountain Coffee, and Dish Network. 

Dive Insight: 

Havas' growth in North America has helped propel the agency overall. Big account scores are obviously part of that equation, but without demonstrated talent and results, the holding company wouldn't be able to pull in such big name clients.