Omnicom Group Names Karen van Bergen Dean of Omnicom University Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2020 by Revanth Ravish NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) Chairman and CEO John Wren today announced the appointment of Karen van Bergen as Dean of Omnicom University. Van Bergen previously served as CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group (OPRG). John Doolittle, President of The DAS Group of Companies, will assume van Bergen’s responsibilities at OPRG as CEO while an external search is conducted to find a permanent successor. Established in 1995, Omnicom University (OU) is the holding company’s long-standing management development program with more than 5,000 global alumni. Considered one of the pre-eminent professional development programs within the industry, the program is formatted based on the HBS case study method and is led by some of the most renowned professors from Harvard Business School, IESE Business School in Spain, and CEIBS, China Europe International Business School. By assuming this role, van Bergen will serve as the third Dean in the program’s history, following Janet Riccio and founder Tom Watson. “Developing current and future leaders is critical to our mission of solving our clients’ most pressing business challenges through innovation and creativity,” said Karen van Bergen. “I am deeply honored to continue the work of my dear friend Janet Riccio and to lead a program as well-established as Omnicom University.” Van Bergen joined Omnicom in 2007, holding leadership roles at FleishmanHillard and Porter Novelli. In 2016, she was named the CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group, focusing on strategic growth areas including talent, innovation and cross-agency collaboration. “A key quality which has always distinguished Karen as a leader is her passion for attracting, retaining and developing the best talent in our business,” says John Wren, Chairman and CEO of Omnicom Group. “Her shared commitment to learning and development is what made her a natural choice for this role, and we look forward to watching this prestigious program flourish under her leadership.” In addition to serving as Dean of OU, van Bergen will take on the responsibility of leading Omnicom’s Common Ground initiative, which supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. With a specific focus on SDG#4 Education, she will run the company’s existing partnerships with Girl Effect and Theirworld. About Omnicom Group Inc. Omnicom Group (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. SOURCE Omnicom Group Related Links https://www.omnicomgroup.com
Omnicom Group Inc. Declares Dividend Posted on December 10, 2019December 11, 2020 by Revanth Ravish NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2019 — The Board of Directors of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) declared a quarterly dividend of 65 cents per outstanding share of the corporation’s common stock. The dividend is payable on January 9, 2020 to Omnicom Group common shareholders of record at the close of business on December 20, 2019. About Omnicom Group Inc.Omnicom Group (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Follow us on Twitter for the latest news.
Ketchum Named Top Place to Work in PR for 10th Consecutive Year Posted on December 2, 2019December 11, 2020 by Revanth Ravish NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2019 — Leading global communications consultancy Ketchum was recognized for the 10th consecutive year as one of the Top Places to Work in PR by PR News. The designation honors the firm’s outstanding educational, social and cultural programs that support employees’ growth and success. Winners were selected by PR News editors and an outside panel of industry experts and peers, and honorees received their awards at the Top Places to Work Awards Luncheon Ceremony held at the Yale Club in New York on Nov. 21. PR News noted Ketchum’s significant organizational shift in 2018, which “led to new career opportunities for the firm’s talent. While restructuring for the future, Ketchum doubled down on its commitment to fostering an environment of engagement, of transparency and of belonging, where its people feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.” Of the award, Barri Rafferty, partner, president and CEO of Ketchum, said, “This recognition is a testament to the collegiality and generosity our employees have fostered throughout our nearly 100-year history. Our talent values our commitment to flexibility, inclusivity, career development and continuous learning as we set a high bar to attract and retain the industry’s most in-demand talent. Our people are our greatest asset, and it’s critical that we provide a true sense of belonging for all.” This latest award follows several high honors bestowed upon Ketchum in recent months. Ketchum was named Global Creative Agency of the Year at the Holmes Report’s Global SABRE Awards ceremony in October, where Ketchum also won three Global SABRE Awards for work on behalf of its clients. Earlier this year, Ketchum won 29 Cannes Lions, making it the 2019 Cannes Lions Festival’s most-awarded PR firm. In addition, PRWeek named Ketchum the Best Agency of the Past 20 Years. About KetchumKetchum is a leading global communications consultancy with operations in more than 70 countries across six continents. The Holmes Report’s Global Creative Agency of the Year, Ketchum is the winner of 105 Cannes Lions and an unprecedented six PRWeek Campaign of the Year Awards. Ketchum partners with clients to deliver strategic programming, game-changing creative and measurable results that build brands and reputations. For more information on Ketchum, a part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, visit https://www.ketchum.com. About Omnicom Public Relations GroupOmnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and specialist agencies in areas including public affairs, marketing to women, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,300 public relations professionals in more than 370 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group delivers for clients through a relentless focus on talent, continuous pursuit of innovation and a culture steeped in collaboration. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.