Author: Revanth Ravish

Mark O’Brien to Assume Role of EVP, Omnicom Group

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — DDB Worldwide today announced the appointment of Wendy Clark as the agency’s new President and Chief Executive Officer of North America, effective January 2016. Mark O’Brien, who previously held the title, will take on a new role as Executive Vice President at DDB’s parent company, Omnicom Group.

Widely regarded as a major figure in business and marketing circles, Clark joins DDB from Coca-Cola North America, where she served as President, Sparkling Brands and Strategic Marketing. Previously, she held the role of Senior Vice President, Global Sparkling Brand Center, where she was responsible for the global leadership of all Coca-Cola’s Sparkling brands.

Prior to joining Coca-Cola in 2008, Clark was Senior Vice President, Advertising for AT&T, where she was at the helm of the company’s most ambitious re-branding and advertising in its history with the subsequent mergers of SBC and Cingular. 

Clark has won numerous business accolades. In 2009 and 2010, FORTUNE featured her in its “40 Under 40” issue, ranking as the highest woman in 2010 (#15). She was also named one of four “Women to Watch” by FORTUNE.  

“I’ve known Wendy since she was a client at AT&T and she is a game-changer.  She understands the demands facing corporate marketing and the role agencies play in engaging and winning customers,” said Chuck Brymer, Chief Executive Officer of DDB Worldwide. “She is passionate about creativity and a magnet for talent.  We are thrilled that she will be leading DDB in North America.”

Clark said, “It’s been a privilege to add my fingerprints to the millions who have shaped the 129-year legacy of brand Coca-Cola. In that same sense of legacy, I am now delighted to join the talented team at DDB, a brand that traces its own heritage back 66 years to one of the forefathers of advertising, Bill Bernbach. I am excited about the journey ahead and the impact we’ll create together.”

Brymer continued, “Mark leaves DDB North America in excellent health. Under his leadership we have a world-class team in place and a great roster of clients. I want to thank Mark for all of his efforts and wish him well in his new position at Omnicom.”

ABOUT DDB

DDB Worldwide (www.ddb.com) is one of the world’s largest and most influential advertising and marketing networks. DDB has been named Agency of the Year numerous times by the Cannes International Festival of Creativity and the industry’s leading advertising publications and awards shows. The Gunn Report has listed DDB as one of the Top 3 Global Networks for 12 of the last 15 years. The agency’s clients include Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Unilever, Mars, Johnson & Johnson, and Exxon Mobil, among others.

Founded in 1949, DDB is part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE) and consists of more than 200 offices in over 90 countries with its flagship office in New York, NY.

ABOUT OMNICOM 


Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) 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.

CONTACT:


Christie Giera

Director of Corporate Communications, DDB Worldwide

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 212-415-2186

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ALDI Tops List as World’s Simplest Global Brand for Third Year Running, while Google Tops the List in the US

NEW YORK CITY, NY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015 – Global brand strategy, design, and experience firm Siegel+Gale (www.siegelgale.com) today announced the findings of the sixth annual Global Brand Simplicity Index™ (www.simplicityindex.com). Leading discount supermarket chain ALDI topped the list as the world’s simplest brand for the third year running, while Google dominated the US rankings. The study, based on an online survey of more than 12,000 respondents across eight countries, ranks 585 brands based on their perceived simplicity.

Some of the key findings from the report this year include:

• Simplicity pays: 63 percent of consumers are willing to pay more for simpler experiences.
• Simplicity gets shared: 69 percent of consumers are more likely to recommend a brand because it’s simple.
• Simplicity outperforms: Data from the past six years shows a stock portfolio comprised of the publicly traded simplest brands in the Global Top 10 outperforms the major indexes by 214 percent.

“The Global Brand Simplicity Index has shown year after year that the benefits of simplicity remain constant,” says Howard Belk, co-CEO and chief creative officer, at Siegel+Gale. “Brands that offer simpler customer experiences are rewarded with passionate customer loyalty, more innovative employees and greater revenue. In short, embracing simplicity improves the bottom line for brands and organizations.”

Brands can scale or plummet in the rankings based on a multitude of factors, including expansion of product offerings, or improved communications. Some brand rankings have remained consistent throughout the past six years, but other brands have fluctuated.Highlights from this year’s study include:

• ALDI, Google, and Lidl stay securely in the top three spots this year, demonstrating a stalwart commitment to keeping things simple for customers.
• Bupa and AXA remain in the bottom 10 again this year—for insurance companies, achieving simplicity certainly isn’t easy.
• Dollar Shave Club takes the top spot on the US disrupters list.
• Health and beauty product purveyor Sephora drops 29 spots in the Global Index. Maintaining simplicity can’t be just skin-deep.
• Perennial high-performer McDonald’s is joined by Burger King and KFC in this year’s top ten, showing that quick service also means simple service.
• British Airways elevates an impressive 22 spots in this year’s Global Index to #46, while perennial low-flyer Ryanair remains in the bottom 10.

Global Disrupters

For the second year running Siegel+Gale asked consumers in the US and UK to evaluate regionally relevant disrupters based on the simplicity of their products, services, interactions and communications. Disrupters are emerging brands that that are changing consumer expectations and reshaping industry category definitions.

What are disrupters doing to deliver simpler customer experiences?

• Empowering people: They side-step traditional industry protocols and shift power to consumers.
• Reimagining experiences: They turn underwhelming experiences into moments of delight.
• Removing friction: They identify pain points in everyday processes, and remove them.
• Saving time: They value people’s time by providing services to them where and when they need it most.
• Providing utility: They provide services that customers find useful.

“This year’s Global Brand Simplicity Index highlights a trend to watch—emerging companies built upon simplicity are incorporating it into everything they say and do, and in the process winning customer minds, hearts, and all-important wallets,” said David Srere, co-CEO and chief strategy officer, at Siegel+Gale. “Their more established competitors should take notice.”

Delivering Simplicity

As part of this year’s study, Siegel+Gale interviewed marketing leaders and founders of brands that have consistently performed well in the index, to understand why and how they provide simpler experiences—to both employees and customers. Through interviews with Google, Dunkin’ Donuts, Gannet, CVS Health, Zappos and Southwest Airlines, it’s apparent that weaving simplicity throughout brand experience is key to success.

Simply Social

This year Siegel+Gale introduced a new section in the report, which examines how consumers use social media platforms to perform certain tasks, and the implications for brands. They found brands should:

1. Entertain before they sell: The primary reason consumers use social media is to find new sources of entertainment.
2. Get noticed, but don’t disrupt: Ads that align to a social platform’s purpose are least disruptive to consumers.
3. Explore social customer service: Consumers find it effective (though only a small percentage are using it).

The 2015 Global Brand Simplicity Index™ Top 10 Brands

1. ALDI

2. Google

3. Lidl

4. Netflix

5. McDonald’s

6. Burger King

7. IKEA

8. YouTube

9. eBay

10. KFC

To explore the full report, go to: www.simplicityindex.com.

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About the 2015 Global Brand Simplicity Index

The Siegel+Gale Global Brand Simplicity Index is a report of global brand ratings, based on an online survey of more than 12,000 consumers in eight countries who are asked to evaluate perceived points of simplicity or complexity in consumer interactions with over 585 brands across 25 industries. Each brand is rated on elements of the simplicity methodology. Siegel+Gale defines simplicity as ease of understanding, transparency, caring, innovation and usefulness of communications as well as how complex and complicated typical interactions are in relation to industry peers. The data collected is used to generate two scores: An Industry Simplicity Score™ and a Brand Simplicity Score™. The Industry Simplicity Score rates each industry on its perceived simplicity. Industries are evaluated on their contribution to making life simpler or more complex, the pain of interactions with companies within the industry and how the industry’s communications rank in terms of ease of understanding, transparency/honesty, concern for customers, innovation/freshness and usefulness. The Brand Simplicity Score rates each brand on its perceived simplicity. It evaluates each brand on the simplicity/complexity of products, services, interactions and communications in relation to industry peers. The score takes into consideration the consistency of responses, the difference between user and non-user perceptions and the simplicity score for the brand’s industry. The annual research study was first conducted in 2010.

About Siegel+Gale

Siegel+Gale (www.siegelgale.com) is the simplicity company. We seek it, defend it and embrace it in everything we do to help brands reach their true potential. Simplicity is the centerpiece of the strategies we develop that reveal the unique truths of an organization, the engaging stories we create that connect brands with their audiences and the meaningful experiences we deliver that are both unexpectedly fresh and remarkably clear. Since 1969, Siegel+Gale has championed simplicity for leading corporations, nonprofits and government organizations worldwide. We have offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Dubai, and Shanghai, but we’re willing to fly just about anywhere. We’re also not alone. As part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., we have strong partners all around the world.

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Contact:

Molly Muldoon

Senior PR Manager, Siegel+Gale

[email protected]

1.212.453.0491

Siegel+Gale Launches Findings from the Sixth Annual Global Brand Simplicity Index™; Demonstrates the Power of Simple Experiences for Established and Emerging Brands 

ALDI Tops List as World’s Simplest Global Brand for Third Year Running, while Google Tops the List in the US

NEW YORK CITY, NY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015 – Global brand strategy, design, and experience firm Siegel+Gale (www.siegelgale.com) today announced the findings of the sixth annual Global Brand Simplicity Index™ (www.simplicityindex.com). Leading discount supermarket chain ALDI topped the list as the world’s simplest brand for the third year running, while Google dominated the US rankings. The study, based on an online survey of more than 12,000 respondents across eight countries, ranks 585 brands based on their perceived simplicity.

Some of the key findings from the report this year include:

• Simplicity pays: 63 percent of consumers are willing to pay more for simpler experiences.
• Simplicity gets shared: 69 percent of consumers are more likely to recommend a brand because it’s simple.
• Simplicity outperforms: Data from the past six years shows a stock portfolio comprised of the publicly traded simplest brands in the Global Top 10 outperforms the major indexes by 214 percent.

“The Global Brand Simplicity Index has shown year after year that the benefits of simplicity remain constant,” says Howard Belk, co-CEO and chief creative officer, at Siegel+Gale. “Brands that offer simpler customer experiences are rewarded with passionate customer loyalty, more innovative employees and greater revenue. In short, embracing simplicity improves the bottom line for brands and organizations.”

Brands can scale or plummet in the rankings based on a multitude of factors, including expansion of product offerings, or improved communications. Some brand rankings have remained consistent throughout the past six years, but other brands have fluctuated.

Highlights from this year’s study include:

• ALDI, Google, and Lidl stay securely in the top three spots this year, demonstrating a stalwart commitment to keeping things simple for customers.
• Bupa and AXA remain in the bottom 10 again this year—for insurance companies, achieving simplicity certainly isn’t easy.
• Dollar Shave Club takes the top spot on the US disrupters list.
• Health and beauty product purveyor Sephora drops 29 spots in the Global Index. Maintaining simplicity can’t be just skin-deep.
• Perennial high-performer McDonald’s is joined by Burger King and KFC in this year’s top ten, showing that quick service also means simple service.
• British Airways elevates an impressive 22 spots in this year’s Global Index to #46, while perennial low-flyer Ryanair remains in the bottom 10.

Global Disrupters

For the second year running Siegel+Gale asked consumers in the US and UK to evaluate regionally relevant disrupters based on the simplicity of their products, services, interactions and communications. Disrupters are emerging brands that that are changing consumer expectations and reshaping industry category definitions.

What are disrupters doing to deliver simpler customer experiences?

1. Empowering people: They side-step traditional industry protocols and shift power to consumers.
2. Reimagining experiences: They turn underwhelming experiences into moments of delight.
3. Removing friction: They identify pain points in everyday processes, and remove them.
4. Saving time: They value people’s time by providing services to them where and when they need it most.
5. Providing utility: They provide services that customers find useful.

“This year’s Global Brand Simplicity Index highlights a trend to watch—emerging companies built upon simplicity are incorporating it into everything they say and do, and in the process winning customer minds, hearts, and all-important wallets,” said David Srere, co-CEO and chief strategy officer, at Siegel+Gale. “Their more established competitors should take notice.”

Delivering Simplicity

As part of this year’s study, Siegel+Gale interviewed marketing leaders and founders of brands that have consistently performed well in the index, to understand why and how they provide simpler experiences—to both employees and customers. Through interviews with Google, Dunkin’ Donuts, Gannet, CVS Health, Zappos and Southwest Airlines, it’s apparent that weaving simplicity throughout brand experience is key to success.

Simply Social

This year Siegel+Gale introduced a new section in the report, which examines how consumers use social media platforms to perform certain tasks, and the implications for brands. They found brands should:

• Entertain before they sell: The primary reason consumers use social media is to find new sources of entertainment.
• Get noticed, but don’t disrupt: Ads that align to a social platform’s purpose are least disruptive to consumers.
• Explore social customer service: Consumers find it effective (though only a small percentage are using it).

The 2015 Global Brand Simplicity Index™ Top 10 Brands

1. ALDI
2. Google
3. Lidl
4. Netflix
5. McDonald’s
6. Burger King
7. IKEA
8. YouTube
9. eBay
10. KFC

To explore the full report, go to: www.simplicityindex.com.

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About the 2015 Global Brand Simplicity Index

The Siegel+Gale Global Brand Simplicity Index is a report of global brand ratings, based on an online survey of more than 12,000 consumers in eight countries who are asked to evaluate perceived points of simplicity or complexity in consumer interactions with over 585 brands across 25 industries. Each brand is rated on elements of the simplicity methodology. Siegel+Gale defines simplicity as ease of understanding, transparency, caring, innovation and usefulness of communications as well as how complex and complicated typical interactions are in relation to industry peers.

The data collected is used to generate two scores: An Industry Simplicity Score™ and a Brand Simplicity Score™.

The Industry Simplicity Score rates each industry on its perceived simplicity. Industries are evaluated on their contribution to making life simpler or more complex, the pain of interactions with companies within the industry and how the industry’s communications rank in terms of ease of understanding, transparency/honesty, concern for customers, innovation/freshness and usefulness.

The Brand Simplicity Score rates each brand on its perceived simplicity. It evaluates each brand on the simplicity/complexity of products, services, interactions and communications in relation to industry peers. The score takes into consideration the consistency of responses, the difference between user and non-user perceptions and the simplicity score for the brand’s industry.

The annual research study was first conducted in 2010.

About Siegel+Gale

Siegel+Gale (www.siegelgale.com) is the simplicity company. We seek it, defend it and embrace it in everything we do to help brands reach their true potential. Simplicity is the centerpiece of the strategies we develop that reveal the unique truths of an organization, the engaging stories we create that connect brands with their audiences and the meaningful experiences we deliver that are both unexpectedly fresh and remarkably clear.

Since 1969, Siegel+Gale has championed simplicity for leading corporations, nonprofits and government organizations worldwide. We have offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Dubai, and Shanghai, but we’re willing to fly just about anywhere. We’re also not alone. As part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., we have strong partners all around the world.

# # #

Contact:
Molly Muldoon
Senior PR Manager, Siegel+Gale
[email protected]

1.212.453.0491

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — John Saunders will succeed Dave Senay as FleishmanHillard’s president and chief executive officer, it was announced today by Dale Adams, chairman and CEO of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of FleishmanHillard’s parent company, Omnicom Group.

Saunders, 57, and a native of Dublin, Ireland, will begin his new duties effective today. He was most previously president for FleishmanHillard’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. He will reside in St. Louis, where the agency is headquartered. 

“John Saunders emerged from a year-long leadership evaluation process and stood out in many respects,” Adams said. “He is a proven leader with a global perspective. He is a consummate public relations professional. He has helped grow and develop people and offices and a region during challenging times. He is an inspiring communicator and a natural collaborator and relationship-builder. In today’s ultra-connected world, he will help FleishmanHillard link its employees and clients with the many best-in-class companies that are part of the Omnicom/DAS network of companies,” Adams said.

“I am honored and humbled by this new responsibility and the faith shown in me by FleishmanHIllard and Omnicom,” Saunders said. “FleishmanHillard has a legacy of excellence at every level, with an uncanny sense of what clients need most, and the best employees in the industry to meet those needs. We will continue to be driven by a spirit of innovation and client service, and provide employees with the best career experience of their lives.” Saunders added, “I have great admiration for Dave Senay and everything he has accomplished, and I am grateful for his ongoing support.”

Senay, who turns 60 this month, steps down after 32 years with the company and more than nine years as president and chief executive officer. He joined FleishmanHillard in March 1984, and was appointed president and chief executive officer in July 2006. He will remain with the firm as a consultant and to support the leadership transition.

“Dave served FleishmanHillard with distinction across a variety of roles before becoming only the third CEO in the firm’s history,” Adams said. “As CEO, he was ahead of the curve in recognizing the profound changes taking place in our industry and helping FleishmanHillard evolve to meet those challenges. Along the way, he became one of the industry’s most respected leaders.”

Specifically, Senay led the company’s adoption of a digital platform and a more integrated approach to communications. He also spearheaded the creation of “Ethics as Culture,” a program to promote ethical decision-making in public relations. FleishmanHillard later donated that program to the Council of Public Relations Firms (now called the Public Relations Council), the industry’s leading trade group, for use by its member firms.   

Senay served as chairman of the Council of Public Relations Firms twice. In 2014, PRWeek, the industry’s publication of record, named him PR Professional of the Year. That same year, the publication named FleishmanHillard as Global Agency of the Year.   

Senay said: “To say it has been an honor to lead FleishmanHillard is a monumental understatement. From day one, it has been the people of FleishmanHillard who made the firm the gold standard for quality in the public relations industry. John will carry on a tradition of excellence that goes back to our founding in St. Louis in 1946.”

Saunders recently celebrated his 25^th anniversary with FleishmanHillard. In 1990, he and FleishmanHillard founded FleishmanHillard Saunders, which grew to become Ireland’s number one public relations agency and one of the firm’s most successful offices. In 2004 he was appointed Regional Director for Europe, and in 2011 he was elevated to the role of regional president for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Prior to his public relations career, he was staff journalist with Radio Telefis Eireann of Irish State broadcasting. He is a former president of ICCO, the global consortium of national public relations associations, and is a member of its Hall of Fame.

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard strives to be the world’s most complete global communications firm, specializing in public relations, public affairs, marketing, paid media, and transmedia and social content. FleishmanHillard delivers on the power of true, reflecting the firm’s high values, and unique ability to guide clients through a world demanding unprecedented authenticity and transparency. FleishmanHillard was named PRWeek’s 2014 Global Agency of the Year, “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s 2013 A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for 2010-2015; and among PRWeek’s 2013 “Best Places to Work.” The firm’s award-winning work is widely heralded, including at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. FleishmanHillard is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., and has 88 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com.     

About the DAS Group of Companies 

The DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

About Omnicom Group Inc.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) 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.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced that its diluted net income per common share for the third quarter increased two  cents, or 2.1%, to $0.97 per share versus $0.95 per share for the third quarter of 2014. 

Omnicom’s worldwide revenue in the third quarter of 2015 decreased 1.1% to $3,706.6 million from $3,749.6 million in the third quarter of 2014.  The components of the change in revenue included an increase in revenue from organic growth of 6.1%, a marginal increase in revenue from acquisitions, net of dispositions and a decrease in revenue from the negative impact of foreign exchange rates of 7.2% when compared to the third quarter of 2014.  

Across our regional markets, organic revenue in the third quarter of 2015 increased 6.3% in North America, 9.1% in the United Kingdom, 4.5% in the Euro Markets and Other Europe, 8.6% in Asia Pacific and 0.4% in Africa/Middle East, while organic revenue decreased 6.9% in Latin America when compared to the same quarter of 2014.

The change in organic revenue in the third quarter of 2015 as compared to the third quarter of 2014 in our four fundamental disciplines was as follows: advertising increased 9.9%, CRM increased 2.8% and specialty communications increased 5.4%, while public relations decreased 1.5%.

For the third quarter of 2015, Omnicom’s earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangibles (“EBITA”), a non-GAAP financial measure, decreased $5.8 million, or 1.3%, to $454.7 million from $460.5 million in the third quarter of 2014.  Our EBITA margin of 12.3% for the third quarter of 2015 was unchanged when compared to the third quarter of 2014.

Operating income in the third quarter of 2015 decreased $5.3 million, or 1.2%, to $428.3 million from $433.6 million in the third quarter of 2014.  Our operating margin of 11.6% for the third quarter of 2015 was unchanged when compared to the third quarter of 2014.

For the third quarter of 2015, our income tax rate was 32.8% compared to 33.4% in the third quarter of 2014.

Net income for the third quarter of 2015 decreased $4.5 million, or 1.8%, to $239.3 million from $243.8 million in the third quarter of 2014. 

Year-to-date

Diluted net income per common share for the first nine months of 2015 increased 11 cents, or 3.7%, to $3.06 per share compared to $2.95 per share for the first nine months of 2014.    

Worldwide revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 decreased 1.3% to $10,981.1 million from $11,122.7 million in the same period in 2014.  The components of the change in revenue included an increase in revenue from organic growth of 5.5%, an increase in revenue from acquisitions, net of dispositions of 0.2% and a decrease in revenue from the negative impact of foreign exchange rates of 7.0% when compared to the first nine months of 2014.  

Across our regional markets for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, organic revenue increased 5.7% in North America, 7.9% in the United Kingdom, 3.7% in the Euro Markets and Other Europe, 7.7% in Asia Pacific and 7.5% in Africa/Middle East, while organic revenue decreased 4.8% in Latin America when compared to the same period of 2014.

The change in organic revenue in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 in our four fundamental disciplines was as follows: advertising increased 8.0%, CRM increased 3.2%, public relations increased 0.6% and specialty communications increased 5.4%.

Omnicom’s EBITA for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 decreased 1.1%, or $16.4 million, to $1,425.4 million from $1,441.8 million for the same period in 2014.  Our EBITA margin for the first nine months of 2015 of 13.0% was unchanged when compared to the same period of 2014.

Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 decreased $20.1 million, or 1.5%, to $1,344.6 million compared to $1,364.7 million for the same period in 2014.  Our operating margin for the first nine months of 2015 decreased to 12.2% versus 12.3% for the first nine months of 2014.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, our income tax rate was 32.8% compared to 32.6% for the same period in 2014.

Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 decreased $12.2 million, or 1.6%, to $762.3 million from $774.5 million versus the same period in 2014. 

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (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.

For a live webcast or a replay of our third quarter earnings conference call, go to https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/investor-relations/news-events-and-filings.

Omnicom Group Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income Three Months Ended September 30 (Unaudited)   (Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Data)
2015	2014
Revenue	$3,706.6	$3,749.6
Operating Expenses, excluding amortization of intangibles	3,251.9	3,289.1
EBITA (a)	454.7	460.5
Less: Amortization of Intangibles	26.4	26.9
Operating Income	428.3	433.6
Net Interest Expense	35.9	31.4
Income before income taxes	392.4	402.2
Income tax expense	128.9	134.4
Income from equity method investments	3.2	5.8
Net income	266.7	273.6
Less: Net income allocated to noncontrolling interests	27.4	29.8
Net income –  Omnicom Group Inc.	239.3	243.8
Less: Net income allocated to participating securities	2.5	4.3
Net income available for common shares	$236.8	$239.5
Net income per common share  –  Omnicom Group Inc.
Basic	$0.97	$0.95
Diluted	$0.97	$0.95
Weighted average shares (in millions)
Basic	243.2	251.4
Diluted	244.4	252.4
Dividend declared per common share	$0.50	$0.50

(a)

EBITA (defined as Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangibles) is a non-GAAP measure.  We use EBITA as an additional operating performance measure, which excludes the non-cash amortization expense of acquired intangible assets. We believe that EBITA is a useful measure to evaluate the performance of our businesses. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

 

Omnicom Group Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income Nine Months Ended September 30 (Unaudited)   (Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Data)
2015	2014
Revenue	$10,981.1	$11,122.7
Operating Expenses, excluding amortization of intangibles	9,555.7	9,680.9
EBITA (b)	1,425.4	1,441.8
Less: Amortization of Intangibles	80.8	77.1
Operating Income	1,344.6	1,364.7
Net Interest Expense	104.7	104.1
Income before income taxes	1,239.9	1,260.6
Income tax expense	406.9	410.9	(a)
Income from equity method investments	6.2	10.4
Net income	839.2	860.1
Less: Net income allocated to noncontrolling interests	76.9	85.6
Net income –  Omnicom Group Inc.	762.3	774.5	(a)
Less: Net income allocated to participating securities	9.0	14.7
Net income available for common shares	$753.3	$759.8
Net income per common share  –  Omnicom Group Inc.
Basic	$3.08	$2.97
Diluted	$3.06	$2.95	(a)
Weighted average shares (in millions)
Basic	244.7	255.6
Diluted	245.8	257.3
Dividend declared per common share	$1.50	$1.40

 

(a)

Year-to-date 2014 results reflect the recognition of an income tax benefit of approximately $11 million related to expenses incurred in prior periods in connection with the proposed merger with Publicis, which was terminated on May 8, 2014.  Prior to the termination of the merger, the majority of the merger costs, which were incurred in 2013, were capitalized for income tax purposes and the related tax benefits were not recorded.  Because the merger was terminated, the merger costs were no longer required to be capitalized for income tax purposes.  Excluding the income tax benefit related to the proposed merger from the first nine months of 2014, net income was $763.3 million and diluted net income per common share was $2.91 per share.

(b)

EBITA (defined as Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangibles) is a non-GAAP measure.  We use EBITA as an additional operating performance measure, which excludes the non-cash amortization expense of acquired intangible assets. We believe that EBITA is a useful measure to evaluate the performance of our businesses. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

CONTACT: Investor Relations: Shub Mukherjee, 212-415-3011, [email protected] or Media: Joanne Trout, 212-415-3669, [email protected]

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) will publish its third quarter 2015 results on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. The company will host a conference call to review third quarter results on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 8:30 AM (EDT). The dial-in numbers for the conference call are (800) 553-0272 (domestic) and (612) 332-0819 (international). In addition, the conference call will be simulcast and archived at https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/investor-relations/news-events-and-filings.

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.

CONTACT

Investor Relations: Shub Mukherjee, (212) 415-3011, [email protected]; Media: Joanne Trout, (212) 415-3669, [email protected] 

Apple and Google Hold the #1 and #2 Spots, Tech Brands Comprise More Than a Third of the Entire Ranking’s Value, and Five Brands — Lego, PayPal, MINI, Moët & Chandon and Lenovo — Enter the Ranking

NEW YORK, NY — (Marketwired) — 10/05/15 — Interbrand’s 16th annual Best Global Brands report, released today, identifies the 100 most valuable global brands.

Highlights

For the third year in a row, Apple (#1) and Google (#2) claim the top positions. Valued at USD $170.276 billion, Apple increases its brand value by 43 percent. Google, valued at $120.314 billion, increases its brand value by 12 percent. Microsoft (#4) edges ahead of IBM (#5), and Amazon (#10) enters the Top 10 for the first time with a brand value of USD $37.948 billion.

Five new brands entered this year’s ranking: Lego (#82), PayPal (#97), MINI (#98), Moët & Chandon (#99), and Lenovo (#100). Lenovo is the second Chinese brand to appear on the Best Global Brands ranking. The first was Huawei (#88), which entered the ranking in 2014. Technology and automotive brands dominate this year’s ranking, holding a combined 28 positions.

Technology brands, in particular, dominate — collectively making up more than a third (33.6%) of the total value of all 100 brands.

Top 10

• Apple (#1, +43%)
• Google (#2, +12%)
• Coca-Cola (#3, -4%)
• Microsoft (#4, +11%)
• IBM (#5, -10%)
• Toyota (#6, +16%)
• Samsung (#7, 0%) GE (#8, -7%)
• McDonald’s (#9, -6%)
• Amazon (#10, +29%)

Top Risers

• Facebook (#23, +54%)
• Apple (#1, +43%)
• Amazon (#10, +29%)
• Hermès (#41, +22%)
• Nissan (#49, +19%)

New Entrants

• Lego (#82)
• PayPal (#97)
• MINI (#98)
• Moët & Chandon (#99)
• Lenovo (#100)

“The Best Global Brands report examines what it takes for brands to succeed in today’s hyper-fragmented world. As people demand immediate, personalized and tailored experiences, business and brands need to move at the speed of life,” says Jez Frampton, Interbrand’s Global Chief Executive Officer. “Many of the brands in this year’s Top 100 are so intuitively aligned with people’s priorities, that they are able to seamlessly integrate into their everyday lives.”

2015 Best Global Brands Website

This year’s Best Global Brands website (bestglobalbrands.com) features the ranking of the 100 most valuable global brands and articles authored by Interbrand thought leaders.

Methodology

Interbrand’s 16th annual ranking identifies the 100 most valuable global brands by analyzing the many ways a brand benefits an organization — from delivering on customer expectations to driving economic value. Interbrand’s Best Global Brands methodology was the first brand valuation method to become ISO certified.

The ranking is based on a combination of attributes that contribute to a brand’s cumulative value:

• The financial performance of the branded products and services
• The role the brand plays in influencing customer choice
• The strength the brand has to command a premium price or secure earnings for the company

Please visit bestglobalbrands.com to read the 2015 Best Global Brands report in full. To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #BGB2015.

About Interbrand

Interbrand is the world’s leading brand consultancy, with a network of 31 offices in 27 countries. Since it opened for business in 1974, it has changed the way the world sees branding: from just another word for “logo” to a business’s most valuable asset to business strategy brought to life. Publisher of the highly influential annual Best Global Brands ranking and Webby Award-winning brandchannel, Interbrand believes that brands have the power to change the world — and helps its clients achieve this goal every day. Interbrand’s combination of strategy, creativity, and technology delivers fresh ideas and insights, deep brand intelligence, clear business opportunities, and compelling brand experiences. Interbrand is part of the Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) network of agencies. For more information, please visit us at Interbrand.com and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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BBDO and DDB finished in the Top Three Networks for 7^th Consecutive Year and Colenso BBDO wins Agency of the Year 

NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, September 14, 2015 — At the annual Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity, Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) agencies continue to be the most creatively awarded in the industry. BBDO received the night’s top honor, Network of the Year, for the second consecutive year, with DDB placing third. The award comes on the heels of BBDO winning the Cannes Lions APAC Network of the Year. Colenso BBDO won Agency of the Year and DDB Group New Zealand placed third. OMD China was among the top three Media Agencies of the Year.

In total, over 40 Omnicom agencies in 12 countries contributed to nearly 150 Spike awards. More than any other holding company, Omnicom agencies won 4 Grand Prix awards in Design, Digital, Direct, and Promo and Activation, as well as 3 Creative Effectiveness awards.

Colenso BBDO’s “Reduce Speed Dial” innovative campaign for Volkswagen was a multiple award-winner taking the top prize in Digital and Direct. Whybin\TBWA won a Grand Prix and two Golds for their “It’s Your Call” campaign for 3AW. DDB Group New Zealand was among the top three agencies and won two Grand Prix awards, the highest honor, in Design, Promo and Activation.

“Omnicom once again had a great showing at Spikes and it’s especially gratifying to see our networks and agencies continue their winning streak in an incredibly competitive region,” said John Wren, President and CEO, Omnicom Group. “I am extremely proud of the recognition, the work that earned it, and the people that made it happen.”

About Spikes Asia
Building on 28 years of the illustrious Spikes Awards, the Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity is the result of a collaboration between the Lions Festivals, organizers of Cannes Lions, Lions Health, Dubai Lynx and Eurobest, and Haymarket, publishers of Campaign Asia Pacific. The Festival provides the region’s growing creative and advertising industry with a platform to network and exchange ideas, bringing together some of the finest creative thinkers from across the region and around the world.

The Awards, judged by leading international and regional creatives, honor the best creative work in the categories of Film, Print, Outdoor, Radio, Digital, Integrated, Direct, Promo & Activation, Media, Print Craft, Film Craft, Design, Mobile, PR, Branded Content & Entertainment, Innovation and Healthcare.

About Omnicom Group Inc.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) 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.

Twitter: @Omnicom | Instagram: @Omnicom 

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TORONTO, CANADA, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 – BBDO announced today that it is restructuring its Canadian operation.  BBDO and Proximity will reorganize their capabilities, with BBDO absorbing all digital campaign work and Proximity focusing on its data-intensive CRM and specialist digital platform expertise.

“There was a time when a distinct digital capability was the norm.  This is no longer the case. All of our agencies are digital, whether BBDO or Proximity,” said Chris Thomas, CEO, BBDO the Americas and Chairman of Proximity.  “Under this new structure, Proximity will be able to focus single-mindedly on its well-known ability to deliver data-intensive assignments in the CRM and ECRM area and BBDO will be better suited to service all of our clients integrated needs.” 

Dom Caruso, President and CEO of BBDO Canada said, “Clients have been telling us they want one team to handle their business problems.  This integration of our digital campaign capabilities brings a simplified approach and forms a creative powerhouse to best deliver for our clients.”

Under the new structure, Adrian Capobianco will be leaving the agency. Rosie Gentile will lead the new CRM-focused Proximity maximizing her integrated data, digital insights and strategy skills.  Dom Caruso will continue to oversee the entire group.

“As we deliver a wide range of digital content to clients across disciplines, this meets a real client need for seamless integration across campaigns as well as enhanced specialization in data and CRM,” added Caruso.

ABOUT BBDO

BBDO’s mantra is “The Work. The Work. The Work.”  Every day, BBDO people in 289 offices in 81 countries work day by day, job by job and client by client to create and deliver the world’s most compelling commercial content.  For nine years in a row, BBDO has been the most creative agency network in the world in The Gunn Report and for seven years, BBDO has been ranked the most awarded agency network across all marketing communications in The Directory Big Won.  In addition, BBDO has been named Network of the Year at Cannes five times and is currently ranked the world’s most Effective Agency Network in the Global Effie Effectiveness Index for the second year in a row.  In 2015, WARC ranked BBDO #1 in its WARC 100 rankings of the world’s top marketing companies for the second consecutive year. BBDO has been chosen Agency of the Year multiple times by the leading industry trade publications. 

BBDO is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE-OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), a leading global marketing and corporate communications company.   

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After 22 Years, Marcello Serpa And Jose Luiz Madeira Announce Plans To Leave Almap BBDO

Luiz Sanches, Cintia Gonçalves And Rodrigo Andrade To Take Over 

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL, AUGUST 27, 2015 – MarcelloSerpa and Jose Luiz Madeira announced today that they will leave Almap BBDO, after leading the agency for 22 years – the longest running leadership team in Brazil.

Two years ago, they handed over day-to-day management of the agency to Luiz Sanches, Chief Creative Officer, Rodrigo Andrade, Chief Operating Officer and Cintia Gonçalves, Chief Strategy Officer.  Today, this team takes full leadership responsibility for the agency and the group.

Serpa and Madeira joined Almap BBDO in 1993 as Partners.  Since then, the agency has produced famous work for a broad range of clients.  This work has made Almap BBDO what it is today – not just the recognized creative agency leader in Brazil but one of the most admired and respected agencies in the world.  The agency has been named Agency of the Year at Cannes three times, and topped The Gunn Report as the most awarded creative agency in the world three times. It has won Agency of the Year at the Clios two times, and FIAP seven times.  Marcello Serpa is a recipient of a Clio Lifetime Achievement Award – the first non-Anglo-Saxon to be recognized as such – and Jose Luiz Madeira is an inductee of the Academia Brasileira de Marketing Hall of Fame.

“It is simply impossible to overstate the impact and contribution that Marcello and Jose Luiz have had on the advertising business in Brazil, across the world, and for BBDO Worldwide,” said Andrew Robertson, President and CEO, BBDO Worldwide.  “Their work has been legendary and will leave its mark on clients’ businesses and generations of advertising people around the world.”  Robertson added, “Their consistent success is a function both of their leadership brilliance and their ability to attract and retain the very best people in the business – and that includes Luiz, Cintia and Rodrigo, who will succeed them.”

Serpa commented, “When José Luiz and I joined Almap BBDO in 1993, we wanted two things:  to create the best work in the market and keep having fun while doing that.  The fact that our agency has achieved the level of success that it has would seem to indicate that our strategy has paid off.  In the process, we attracted the best group of people an agency could dream of.  Now we get to watch the team we have in place continue to set the same exacting creative standards.

Added Madeira, “Over the years, we’ve learned that it really pays off to think before doing.  You can see that in the quality of our work.  We’ve done a lot of thinking before doing this.  We know that this is a great time to pass the baton to our chosen successors.”

Over the last two and a half years, the new management team of Luiz, Cintia and Rodrigo have maintained Almap BBDO’s creative reputation, winning international, regional and local competitions such as the One Show, D&AD, New York Festivals, London International Advertising Festival, FIAP, the Wave Festival and others, as well as 47 Lions at Cannes and keeping Almap BBDO among the top 10 agencies in the world in the Gunn Report and Directory Big Won.  They are also the most awarded agency at Effie’s Brazil.

“I am excited to work with this next generation of leadership as they carve out their own legacy at Almap BBDO,” said Chris Thomas, the recently named CEO of BBDO, the Americas.

ABOUT BBDO

BBDO’s mantra is “The Work. The Work. The Work.”  Every day, BBDO people in 289 offices in 81 countries work day by day, job by job and client by client to create and deliver the world’s most compelling commercial content.  For nine years in a row, BBDO has been the most creative agency network in the world in The Gunn Report and for seven years, BBDO has been ranked the most awarded agency network across all marketing communications in The Directory Big Won.  In addition, BBDO has been named Network of the Year at Cannes five times and is currently ranked the world’s most Effective Agency Network in the Global Effie Effectiveness Index for the second year in a row.  In 2015, WARC ranked BBDO #1 in its WARC 100 rankings of the world’s top marketing companies for the second consecutive year. BBDO has been chosen Agency of the Year multiple times by the leading industry trade publications. 

BBDO is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE-OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), a leading global marketing and corporate communications company.  

– Juniper Park and TBWA\Toronto unite to form Juniper Park\TBWA

– Jill Nykoliation named CEO of Juniper Park\TBWA

– Jay Bertram, President TBWA\Canada, resigns to pursue new opportunities

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — TBWA Worldwide announced today that it has merged leading network agencies TBWA\Toronto and Juniper Park to form a new agency, Juniper Park\TBWA, effective immediately.

The Juniper Park partnership team of CEO Jill Nykoliation and Chief Creative Officers Terry Drummond, Alan Madill and Barry Quinn will lead the office, reporting to TBWA Worldwide President and CEO Troy Ruhanen. Jay Bertram, current President of TBWA\Canada and head of the Toronto office, will depart the network to explore new opportunities at the end of September.

The two Toronto-based shops will combine their staff under one roof in the Juniper Park space next month, and will operate a combined roster of clients that includes CIBC, Nissan, eos, Miller Lite, PepsiCo, Petro-Canada, Pfizer and Virgin Mobile.

“The potential to bring together the dynamic creative culture of TBWA and its emerging digital prowess, with Juniper Park’s strategic and creative design capabilities became too great an opportunity to resist,” said Ruhanen. “Both agencies are individually strong, but together they not only become a force in Canada, they now allow the network to have a stronger than ever presence in three major North American cities — New York, L.A. and Toronto.”

He added: “Beyond being a great friend, Jay Bertram has been a great asset to the TBWA family for many years and was profoundly instrumental in growing and enriching our brand in Canada and beyond. He has chosen this moment to start a new journey knowing that he has positioned the agency and its people in the best possible place with this merger. We wish him the best in all opportunities that lie ahead.”

A longtime Omnicom agency partner, Juniper Park officially joined the TBWA network in March as part of a global market restructure to help strengthen TBWA’s footprint in the North American market, as well as broaden its design capabilities. The two agencies have a strong history of collaborating on many North American clients, including Miller Lite, Henkel and PepsiCo.

Nykoliation, who is part of TBWA’s global management team, said, “Uniting as Juniper Park\TBWA brings further scale and momentum to our team and our clients. We already work with TBWA offices around the world. This merger formalizes a relationship that is well underway.”

“Juniper Park has practiced disruptive creative and design thinking from its inception. And we greatly respect TBWA’s focus on creating iconic work. This is a terrific match,” said Barry Quinn, CCO.

Jay Bertram, who has been overseeing TBWA’s Canadian operations, will depart at the end of September. “I have truly valued my time at TBWA,” said Bertram. “I want to thank both Troy and Tom [Caroll] for their continued support, as well as our clients for being such fantastic longstanding partners. I give my full support to this merger of two great creative cultures, coming together to form a powerhouse agency to be reckoned with.”

Notes to Editor:

About TBWA Worldwide

TBWA Worldwide (www.tbwa.com) is a top ten ranked global advertising network that holds Disruption® at its core to develop business-changing ideas for the brands it works with. TBWA has 11,100 employees across 323 offices in 97 countries and also includes brands such as AUDITOIRE, BEING, Digital Arts Network (DAN), eg+ worldwide, The Integer Group®, TBWA\Media Arts Lab and TBWA\WorldHealth. TBWA’s global clients include Accenture, adidas, Apple, Energizer, Gatorade, GSK, Henkel, McDonald’s, Michelin, Nissan, Pernod Ricard, Pfizer, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Airlines, Sotheby’s and Vichy. Follow TBWA on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.

About Omnicom Group Inc.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (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.

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SOURCE TBWA Worldwide

Jenna Hollmeyer, US PR Manager, TBWA Worldwide, [email protected], 1-212-804-1058

A DDB Berliner in Shanghai: the story of Marc Kaufholz, an exchange employee from DDB Germany

SHANGHAI, CHINA – From July 1^st, a new foreign face appeared at DDB Shanghai office. Every morning he would arrive early at work and start his day with a cup of black coffee. Although he doesn’t speak much Chinese, he would attend team meetings with his colleagues, discussing creative design and digital marketing. He is Marc Kaufholz, Senior Designer from DDB Berlin office.

Marc arrived at Shanghai as DDB exchange employee thanks to the China Desk Program, an internal exchange program launched by DDB China Group. Knowing that DDB is a huge communications network with more than 200 offices in 90+ countries worldwide, DDB China Group has launched the China Desk to promote an exchange of creative talents and establishing friendships that know no boarders.

Nowadays, DDB China Group encourages all employees from DDB global community to participate in the China Desk exchange program. The conditions are pretty simple: applicants should be nice, talented and passionate. The only criterion is that such chance is given to those who stayed with DDB for over 3 years. Once the applicant is approved, DDB will cover travel expenses, help with visa application and arrange a new desk here, in Shanghai. At the same time, a DDB employee from China will substitute the applicant in another country.

Marc Kaufholz worked at DDB Berlin for over five years now. He has a solid professional background and a profound knowledge of the latest trends in the industry. Right now, Marc spends his summer working at DDB Shanghai together with Tribal Worldwide digital team to develop creative business solutions for Skittles, Hennessy and World of Warcraft.

“I feel grateful to all people who made this happen, and I feel happy I can work and travel at the same time. This is a chance everybody dreams about! I love DDB Shanghai office: it’s very spacious and much better decorated than the one in Berlin,” says Marc Kaufholz. “Here they have a spacious kitchen, open-air patio and a pool table, we don’t have that back in Berlin. DDB also arranged an apartment for me, which is only ten minutes walk from the office, so I don’t have problems with commuting. I love Chinese food, especially dumplings, Beijing duck and dim sum. Those are my favorites! 

Marc is waiting for his girlfriend to arrive in China in the end of the summer, so they can go traveling together and visit cities such as Beijing, Chengdu, Qingdao and Xiamen. The exchange program will last for three months after which Marc will return to Germany bringing with him warm and loving memories of China.

While Marc enjoys his “exchange” life in Shanghai, his Chinese counterpart Wu Jing, Associate Creative Director from DDB Shanghai office is getting to know the German culture at DDB Berlin office. Over the exchange period, Wu Jing will learn more about the German market and branding strategies. He will also have a chance to exchange knowledge and latest “know-how” with his German colleagues.

Marc Kaufholz and Wu Jing are two DDB ambassadors who proudly carry the mission of culture exchange and knowledge sharing between two DDB offices. DDB China Group is the first agency in China that offers overseas exchange opportunity to their employees. It is DDB’s commitment to provide its employees with valuable and eye-opening experience because of company’s core values of humanity and creativity. There will be plenty of DDBers like Marc and Wu Jing in the future. Do you want to be the next one?

About DDB China Group

DDB China Group https://www.ddbchina.com is united behind our founder, Bill Bernbach’s belief that creativity is the most powerful force in business. Today, we use this creativity to develop ideas that people want to play with, participate in, and pass on. We call this social creativity.

DDB China Group comprises DDB, DDB Guoan, and Tribal Worldwide with offices in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. The agency is one of the most awarded agencies across Greater China, leading in creativity and effectiveness. The Global Effie Effectiveness Index ranks us the number one most effective agency office in Greater China 2012 and Campaign Asia Pacific has consistently placed the agency in the top of the Greater China Agency of the Year Awards.In the ‘2014 China Agency Scope’ released by global marketing consultancy R3, DDB China Group has been named as the ‘Best Overall – Performance Agency‘ ranked by marketers.

DDB & Tribal Worldwide Amsterdam boosts creative and account teams with eight new hires

New recruits for the international creative agency invigorate the agency’s expertise

Amsterdam, 10 August – Today, international creative agency DDB & Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam announces expansion of creative and production teams with eight new hires. In the light of new high profile client wins, the agency invigorates its expertise with additions in the UX, production and design departments.

Joining the agency’s production team are Erin Zito (Executive Producer), Boy Sheikkariem (Senior Producer) and Sabine Verlinden (Producer). In their roles they will be working with clients such as TomTom, McDonalds, adidas and KLM.

Before joining DDB & Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam, Erin has built up over 10 years of experience in the marketing and advertising industry. In her previous role as Account Director at Trisect in Chicago, she worked for clients such as Tresemme and Nexxus.

Boy was previously a Project Manager at Ice Mobile, where he was responsible for the development of both the front end as well as the UX API.

The agency also welcomes back Sophie van Pelt into the role of Executive Producer. Sophie returns to DDB & Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam after 6 years spent at Alfred (advertising agency based in Amsterdam).

The design department expands with Esmee Lechner (Designer), Joris Groot (UX Designer), Kaj-Khan Hrynczenko (Junior UX Designer) and Max Hopmans (Junior Designer). Esmee has been working for FHV BBDO prior to joining DDB & Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam. After gaining 7 years of experience in the creative industry, Joris will now join the UX team together with Kaj-Khan Hrynczenko – who is a recent Hyper Island graduate.

Ivo Roefs, CO-CEO of DDB & Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam, says: “With new clients in our roster and the volume and nature of projects we are working on, our quest for brilliant talent was inevitable. It’s a great honour to welcome such a wealth of expertise into the agency.”

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About DDB & Tribal Worldwide Amsterdam

DDB & Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam is a strategic hub creating innovative marketing and communication campaigns for clients such as Heineken, Adidas, Volkswagen, McDonald’s, TomTom and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The agency is the result of DDB° Amsterdam and Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam joining forces in 2012 and working as a combined team, because ‘our clients want us to work as a combined team’ and because the market is asking for such a combination.

DDB° Amsterdam is the Dutch agency with most Effie award wins, excelling in effective communication campaigns for its clients. Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam was the first digital agency to win the Grand Prix in Film at the International Advertising Festival at Cannes. In 2011 the agency was named Digital Agency of the Year at the Eurobest Advertising Festival.

In 2012 DDB & Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam took 4^th position in the top five Most Awarded Digital Agency in the Gunn Report and this year the agency came in second in the Dutch Agency-of-the-Year competition, confirming DDB & Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam’s success.

DDB & Tribal Worldwide, Amsterdam is part of the Omnicom’s DDB° Worldwide Communications Group Inc (www.ddb.com) which ranks among the top five consolidated advertising and marketing services global networks, according to Advertising Age. Consistently one of the most awarded networks globally for creative excellence.With more than 200 offices in over 90 countries, DDB° Group believes in the power of Social Creativity to grow the value and influence of brands around the world by creating ideas that people want to play with, participate in and pass along.

NEW YORK, JULY 21, 2015 – Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced that its diluted net income per common share for the second quarter increased three cents, or 2.4%, to $1.26 per share versus $1.23 per share for the second quarter of 2014.

Omnicom’s worldwide revenue in the second quarter of 2015 decreased 1.7% to $3,805.3 million from $3,870.9 million in the second quarter of 2014.  The components of the change in revenue included an increase in revenue from organic growth of 5.3%, an increase in revenue from acquisitions, net of dispositions of 0.1% and a decrease in revenue from the negative impact of foreign exchange rates of 7.1% when compared to the second quarter of 2014.  

Across our regional markets, organic revenue in the second quarter of 2015 increased 5.9% in North America, 5.4% in the United Kingdom, 3.9% in the Euro Markets and Other Europe, 7.6% in Asia Pacific and 11.9% in Africa/Middle East, while organic revenue decreased 9.6% in Latin America when compared to the same quarter of 2014.

The change in organic revenue in the second quarter of 2015 as compared to the second quarter of 2014 in our four fundamental disciplines was as follows: advertising increased 6.4%, CRM increased 4.3%, public relations increased 0.3% and specialty communications increased 8.0%.

For the second quarter of 2015, Omnicom’s earnings before interest, taxes and amortization of intangibles (“EBITA”), a non-GAAP financial measure, decreased $8.5 million, or 1.5%, to $565.7 million from $574.2 million in the second quarter of 2014. Our EBITA margin increased to 14.9% for the second quarter of 2015 versus 14.8% in the second quarter of 2014.

Operating income in the second quarter of 2015 decreased $9.8 million, or 1.8%, to $538.6 million from $548.4 million in the second quarter of 2014.  Our operating marginof 14.2% for the second quarter of 2015 was unchanged when compared to the second quarter of 2014.

For the second quarter of 2015, our income tax rate was 32.8% compared to 31.1% in the second quarter of 2014.  Income tax expense and the effective tax rate of 31.1% for the second quarter of 2014 reflect the recognition of an income tax benefit of approximately $11 million, related to expenses incurred in prior periods in connection with the proposed merger with Publicis Groupe S.A. (“Publicis”), which was terminated on May 8, 2014.  Prior to the termination of the merger, the majority of the merger costs, which were incurred in 2013, were capitalized for income tax purposes and the related tax benefits were not recorded.  Because the merger was terminated, the merger costs were no longer required to be capitalized for income tax purposes.  Excluding this income tax benefit, the income tax rate for the second quarter of 2014 would have been 33.3%.

Net income for the second quarter of 2015 decreased $11.3 million, or 3.5%, to $313.9 million from $325.2 million in the second quarter of 2014. Excluding the income tax benefit of approximately $11 million from the second quarter of 2014, net income for the second quarter of 2015 decreased marginally to $313.9 million compared to $314.0 million in the second quarter of 2014 and diluted net income per common share in the second quarter of 2015 increased 5.9% to $1.26 per share versus $1.19 per share in the second quarter of 2014.

Year-to-date

Diluted net income per common share for the first six months of 2015 increased nine cents, or 4.5%, to $2.09 per share compared to $2.00 per share for the first six months of 2014.   

Worldwide revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2015decreased 1.3% to $7,274.5 million from $7,373.0 million in the same period in 2014.  The components of the change in revenue included an increase in revenue from organic growth of5.2%, an increase in revenue from acquisitions, net of dispositionsof0.3% and a decrease in revenue from the negative impact of foreign exchange rates of6.8% when compared to the first six months of 2014.

Across our regional markets for the six months ended June 30, 2015, organic revenue increased 5.4% in North America, 7.2% in the United Kingdom, 3.3% in the Euro Markets and Other Europe, 7.2% in Asia Pacific and 11.3% in Africa/Middle East, while organic revenue decreased 3.7% in Latin America when compared to the same period of 2014.

The change in organic revenue in the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 in our four fundamental disciplines was as follows: advertising increased 7.0%, CRM increased 3.5%, public relations increased 1.6% and specialty communications increased 5.4%.

Omnicom’s EBITA for the six months ended June 30, 2015decreased 1.1%, or $10.5 million, to $970.8 million from $981.3 million for the same period in 2014. Our EBITA margin for the first six months of 2015 of 13.3% was unchanged versus the same period of 2014.

Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2015 decreased $14.8 million, or 1.6%, to $916.3 million compared to $931.1 million for the same period in 2014.  Our operating margin for the first six months of 2015 of 12.6% was also unchanged versus the first six months of 2014.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, our income tax rate was 32.8% compared to 32.2% for the same period in 2014. Income tax expense and the effective tax rate of 32.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 reflect the recognition of an income tax benefit of approximately $11 million, related to expenses incurred in prior periods in connection with the proposed merger with Publicis, which was terminated on May 8, 2014.  Prior to the termination of the merger, the majority of the merger costs, which were incurred in 2013, were capitalized for income tax purposes and the related tax benefits were not recorded.  Because the merger was terminated, the merger costs were no longer required to be capitalized for income tax purposes.  Excluding this income tax benefit, the income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2014 would have been 33.5%.

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2015 decreased $7.7 million, or 1.5%, to $523.0 million from $530.7 million versus the same period in 2014.  Excluding the income tax benefit of approximately $11 million from the first six months of 2014, net income for the first six months of 2015 increased 0.7% to $523.0 million compared to $519.5 million in the first six months of 2014 and diluted net income per common share for the first six months of 2015 increased 6.6% to $2.09 per share versus $1.96 per share for the first six months of 2014.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (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.

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OMNICOM GROUP INC. DECLARES DIVIDEND NEW YORK, July 16, 2015 — The Board of Directors of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per outstanding share of the corporation’s common stock. The dividend is payable on October 8, 2015 to Omnicom Group common shareholders of record at the close of business on September 22, 2015.

About Omnicom Omnicom Group Inc. (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. For the latest news follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/Omnicom.

NEW YORK, July 14, 2015 – Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) will publish its second quarter 2015 results on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.  The company will host a conference call to review second quarter results on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 8:30 AM (EDT).  The dial-in numbers for the conference call are (800) 230-1085 (domestic) and (612) 288-0329 (international).  In addition, the conference call will be simulcast and archived at https://investor.omnicomgroup.com/investor-relations/news-events-and-filings.

NEW YORK, June 23, 2015 – The CDM Group, part of the Omnicom Group and one of the world’s leading healthcare communications companies, was named Healthcare Network of the Year at the Cannes Lions Health Festival in Cannes, France. The award was announced at the festival’s Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 19.

The award comes in the second year of Lions Health, a global creative festival for the healthcare communications industry that opens the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.

The Healthcare Network of the Year award is based on points earned through a combination of shortlisted entries and Health Lions awards. Between selected entries from The CDM Group agencies (including CDMNY, CDMiConnect, and CDM London), The CDM Group amassed points to win Network of the Year. Work from Quest Diagnostics and Shield Therapeutics contributed to the results. Additionally, CDM London finished second for Healthcare Agency of the Year.

“We’re beyond excited, grateful, and proud,” said Ed Wise, Chairman and CEO of The CDM Group. “It’s a tremendous honor for The CDM Group, and a clear recognition of the strength of our talent, the power of ideas, and flawless execution.” He accepted the award alongside agency leaders from across The CDM Group network.

Commenting on the results, The CDM Group President Joshua Prince said “We believe in Lions Health, and what it’s doing to raise the creative game in healthcare communications. Creativity isn’t just a powerful business tool, it’s a powerful healthcare tool, as it helps engage more effectively.”

About The CDM Group

The CDM Group is one of the world’s largest healthcare communications companies.  The group includes nine US-based healthcare specialty agencies and eight global offices serving clients in North America, South America, and Europe. The agencies provide a full range of multichannel marketing, media, and creative services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, provider, and medical device industries.  The CDM Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies.

About the DAS Group of Companies

The DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

NEW YORK, June 15, 2015— Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC) draws from a deep bench of creative, data, and media talent, from around the globe, to deliver thought-provoking content on the big and small stage at this year’s 62nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, June 21 through June 27. As part of its worldwide commitment to diversity in the workplace, the company is especially proud to have 22 Omniwomen serving as jurors.

From PR to branding to advertising to media, Omnicom agencies will lead discussions on such important industry topics as the intersection of creativity and technology, data, talent, collaboration, gaming and product innovation, as well as teach Master Classes, present award-winning campaigns, and sponsor the next generation of talent, specifically with DDB’s Keith Reinhard’s participation in the Young Marketers Academy and Ketchum sponsoring the Young Lions Marketing Competition.

Below are some of the highlights:

Omnicom

• Omnicom’s agencies in partnership with Omnicom Media Group are hosting a series of thought-leadership panel and keynote sessions at the Carlton’s Salon la Cote, June 23-25, featuring “A-listers,” innovators and influencers from the worlds of advertising, media, technology, entertainment, music and sports. Resolution and FleishmanHillard will be showcasing StoryConnect, a data-driven, socially enabled content and advertising center.
• Jonathan Nelson, CEO, Omnicom Digital, will participate in a video innovation panel in partnership with Beet TV.

BBDO

• BBDO is hosting a discussion on the keys to successful global campaigns, “Have Idea, Will Travel,” featuring CMO’s from Diageo and Visa
• Luiz Sanches, CCO and Partner, AlmapBBDO leads a MasterClass, “Why idea is the real innovation”
• Gregory Roekens, CTO, AMV BBDO, discusses “What Will Happen When Brand Becomes AI and Customer Becomes Robot”

DDB

• Amir Kassaei, Chief Creative Officer of DDB Worldwide leads “Do This or Die.”
• DDB Worldwide’s “Keith Reinhard Meets the Backpacker Intern”
• As part of Warc, DDB NY’s CEO, Chris Brown will explore the 2014 and 2015 Creative Effectiveness award winners, as well as Rich Guest, President, Tribal will participate in the debate, “Programmatic and Advertising Context: Is there a Conflict.”
• Interbrand, Microsoft & Team Gleason to host a creative brainstorm called “The ALS Smackdown” at The Microsoft Lounge.

DAS

• Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein of Goodby Silverstein & Partners present, “What if They Never Die?”
• LatinWorks’ “Latin: The Hottest New Brand?”
• Ketchum Sounds’ panel session “The Art of the Deal: Live!” features music artist Natalie Imbruglia and panelists from Ketchum Sounds, Pernod Ricard and Brand Synergy Group as they negotiate a music marketing deal live on stage.
• Flamingo and Ketchum present “Whatever You Do – Don’t Call Them Grey (or Silver)”with speakers from Ketchum, Flamingo, IMC/VibrantNation and Red Cliff Marketing.
• Tetsuya Honda, managing director of BlueCurrent Japan – FleishmanHillard specialty brand – will lead the session “Opening the Kimono on Killer Japanese Creativity”

Omnicom Media Group

• OMD’s Oasis will feature a thought provoking line up of technology and media visionaries, clients and agency leads, all sharing insights and opinions on topics that are defining and disrupting the modern media landscape.
• PHD is the official Cannes Lions app partner and brings delegates ‘See & Connect’ – personalized recommendations based on your profile.
• PHD’s “Sentience: The Coming AI Revolution” with inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, was a winner of Lions Live Public Vote

TBWA

• TBWA Worldwide will kick off Saturday with “25 Years of Disruption: Conversation with Today’s Disruptive Marketers,” on the main Debussy stage. The session was named a winner of the Lions Live Public Vote and will be live-streamed.
• TBWA will host “A Method to the Madness” as part of the Lions Innovation Festival.
• 180 Amsterdam presents “How to Rebuild a Creative Culture.”

For the full schedule of seminars and events throughout the week:
https://www.canneslions.com/cannes_lions/programme/festival_programme/#festival-1/

About Omnicom Group Inc. 
Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) 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.

NEW YORK, May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — At the 42nd Annual One Show Awards, Omnicom was awarded the Holding Company of the Year while BBDO won Network of the Year.  The One Show is considered one of the world’s most prestigious advertising award show competitions, celebrating the year’s best in all forms of advertising, design and marketing communications.

More than 50 Omnicom agencies from every region in the world combined to win approximately 85 Pencils for clients in numerous categories. BBDO won seven Gold Pencils for clients: GE, Guy Cotten, Pedigree, Snickers, Twix and Visa. adam&eveDDB continued their winning momentum of excellent work for client, Harvey Nichols, winning three Gold Pencils out of six total. Two of TBWA’s four Gold Pencils were for Gatorade’s “Made in New York Film.”

“The outstanding results speak for themselves. It’s a reflection of doing extraordinarily creative and effective work on behalf of our clients, “said John Wren, President and CEO, Omnicom. “Our winning streak across disciplines and geographies is also a testament to having the best talent in the industry. I want to congratulate all our people and agencies for their outstanding performance and creativity.”

The One Show winnings comes on the heels of a few other prestigious award shows from around the globe and across disciplines. Below are a few highlights:

• Omnicom’s PR agencies won many accolades at the recent SABRE Awards, a premiere showcase of the best work produced by PR agencies, including Marina Maher Communications (MMC) winning Creative Agency of the Year. 
• PHD India continued its winning streak by winning Agency of the Year from Digital Market Asia and Mumbrella.
• OMD was the highest ranking media agency network on the Effie Worldwide ranking.
• Omnicom Media Group’s Annalect recently cleaned up at I-com, a global data and analytics marketing forum, winning the Smart Data Agency of the Year.

About The One Club
The One Club, producer of the prestigious One Show and Creative Week, is the world’s foremost non-profit organization recognizing creative excellence in advertising and design.  The One Show honors the best work across all disciplines, including Advertising, Interactive, Design and Branded Entertainment. Creative Week takes place in New York City every May and is the preeminent festival celebrating the intersection of advertising and the arts.

About Omnicom Group 
Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (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.

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