Omnicom Group Inc

NEW YORK, May 16- The big four U.S. broadcast networks, in need of new TV hits to turn around slumping ratings, are betting espionage programs and old comedy stars will convince advertisers to spend about $9 billion during the so-called upfront selling season.

May 6- Omnicom Group Inc:. *Nomura raises price target to $62 from $60; rating neutral. Reuters Station users, click. 1568.

*CEO Levy sees improvement later this year in Europe. The group, which had in February warned that 2013 would be difficult in Europe, said it had been hit by a sharp advertising slowdown across the continent.

LONDON, March 1- WPP, the world's biggest advertising company, reported a stronger-than-expected rebound in revenue growth at the end of 2012 and nudged up its forecast for this year, citing signs of improving business confidence.

Feb 22- Interpublic Group of Cos, home to advertising agencies McCann Erickson and Draftfcb, reported a marginal decline in quarterly revenue after losing big accounts from Microsoft Corp and SC Johnson& Son Inc.

Feb 22- Interpublic Group of Cos, home to advertising agencies McCann Erickson and Draftfcb, said it expected to return to growth this year after revenue declined in 2012 due to the loss of big accounts including Microsoft Corp's North America media-buying business.

Feb 12- Omnicom Group Inc, the largest U.S. advertising company and home to agencies such as BBDO Worldwide and DDB Worldwide, reported a better-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on higher revenue in its domestic market.