Charles Trevail becomes Executive Chairman NEW YORK– Interbrand today announced the promotion of Gonzalo Brujó to Global Chief Executive Officer. Brujó succeeds Charles Trevail, who will take on the role of Executive Chairman. Previously the Global President of Interbrand, an Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) company, Brujó steps into this leadership role with expansive experience and […]
Omnicom Agrees To Acquire OSK
Ever thought about contributing to humanitarian causes and helping people change the world from a simple screensaver? It sounds easy – and it really is! Change.org, the world’s largest petition platform, and TracyLocke Brazil, part of Omnicom Group shopper marketing agencies, have created The Mining Screensaver, a screensaver that, once installed, uses computers to […]
The Board of Directors of Omnicom Group Inc. announced the appointment of Ronnie S. Hawkins as an Independent Director, effective immediately. Mr. Hawkins’ appointment increases the size of the Board of Directors to 14 members, 12 of whom are independent. He will be a member of the Finance Committee. “It is a pleasure to welcome […]
Omnicom Group Inc. President and CEO John Wren announced the appointment of Wendy Clark as President and CEO of DDB Worldwide. Clark succeeds Chuck Brymer who will assume the title of Chairman. Both roles are effective immediately. “After 12 terrific years as the head of DDB, I am excited to hand the baton to Wendy,” said Chuck Brymer, Chairman, DDB Worldwide. […]
Hornall Anderson UK has rebranded as OurCreative. following its split from Hornall Anderson USA earlier this year. The brand identity and packaging design agency remains part of the Omnicom Group. Fresh start Managing Director Kim Van Elkan said: “OurCreative’s name was born out of a collective team workshop and desire to reflect that at our […]
PHD Worldwide, part of Omnicom Media Group, joins this year’s lineup of speakers at the Cannes Lions festival of International Creativity and continues its focus on emerging technology through a collaboration with Wired co-founder Kevin Kelly. Kelly, a leading technology thinker and writer, will join PHD’s worldwide strategy director, Mark Holden, to explore the 12 […]
sparks & honey, the New York-based agency that synchronizes brands with culture in the now, next and future, has announced two executive appointments — Mike Lanzi to the role of Chief Client Officer and Paul Butler to the role of Chief Operating Officer, both new positions. Lanzi will oversee the full client portfolio across all […]
LifeLock Inc., of Tempe, AZ, announced that it has selected DDB Chicago, part of Omnicom Group, as its advertising agency of record, following a competitive review. The new agency relationship begins immediately. DDB Chicago will be responsible for driving customer acquisition growth through various communications channels. “We are excited to have chosen DDB Chicago. We […]
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 […]