Colin Selikow Named to Campaign US 2025 40 Over 40 List

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DDB Chicago's Chief Creative Officer Colin Selikow has been named to Campaign US's 2025 40 Over 40 list, recognizing outstanding executives in advertising and marketing. As CCO of DDB Chicago, part of Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC), Selikow has achieved significant recognition, including being ranked the #1 Most Awarded Executive Creative Director globally by The Drum in 2024 and The One Club in 2023.

Under his leadership, Selikow has driven creative success for major brands like Samsung, Coors Light, and Mars Wrigley. His campaigns have garnered over 300 international awards, including 49 Cannes Lions and 31 D&AD Pencils. Recently, he played a key role in winning the global creative and strategy assignment for Bimbo Global and helped DDB Chicago earn Campaign US' 2024 Creative Breakthrough Agency title.

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CHICAGO, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Campaign US has announced that Colin Selikow, Chief Creative Officer of DDB Chicago, has been named to the 2025 class of its prestigious 40 Over 40 list, which honors executives across advertising, marketing, media, technology, and communications who work tirelessly to keep the wheels turning at their companies.

As Chief Creative Officer of DDB Chicago, Colin leads large multidisciplinary teams and mentors rising talent, creating an environment where bold and purposeful creativity thrives. Ranked the #1 Most Awarded Executive Creative Director in the World by The Drum in 2024 and The One Club in 2023, Colin has built an extraordinary career defined by award-winning, brand-building creativity across a diverse global portfolio. His work has shaped iconic names such as Samsung, Coors Light, and Mars Wrigley (Skittles, Starburst, TWIX), delivering ideas that blend effectiveness, originality, and bold, emotional storytelling.

Caroline Winterton, CEO of DDB North America, said: "Colin is not just a creative powerhouse; he's an incredible mentor and a champion for meaningful, culturally resonant work. His leadership is a driving force behind our momentum and this recognition is so well deserved."

Luz Corona, US Editor, Campaign, said: "Congratulations to the talented, innovative marketers on this list. From driving culturally relevant campaigns to leading their brands to transcend brand categories, their impact is changing the fabric of advertising today and we are honored to celebrate them."

Colin Selikow added, "I'm honored to be recognized alongside so many inspiring leaders. This is a testament to the brave clients, talented teams, and resilient culture we have at DDB. Great ideas come from great people, and I'm lucky to be surrounded by both."

Working closely with the leadership team at DDB Chicago, Colin drives consistent growth with both new and existing clients. Most recently, he played a pivotal role in winning the global creative and strategy assignment for Bimbo Global following a competitive pitch.

Under Colin's leadership, he not only played a strong hand in helping DDB Chicago earn the title of Campaign US' 2024 Creative Breakthrough Agency, but his campaigns have earned over 300 international awards, including 49 Cannes Lions, 31 D&AD Pencils, 46 One Show Pencils, and major recognition at the Effies, Andy's, LIA's, and more. He was instrumental in executing the sixth most-awarded campaign of 2023 and led the creation of the industry-dominating "Apologize the Rainbow" for Skittles, which most recently won a 2025 Global Grand Effie at the Global Best of the Best Awards in the Brand Content and Entertainment Category.

The judges for the 6th annual Campaign US 40 Over 40 Awards were comprised of well-established professionals from across the industry, ensuring the winners represent the best in creativity, leadership, and impact. An awards ceremony will take place on September 25 in New York City.

To learn more, visit: https://www.campaignus40over40.com/

ABOUT DDB WORLDWIDE

DDB (www.ddb.com) is The Emotional Advantage Agency.

We believe when people feel, they act—and when they act, brands grow. That's the emotional advantage. We use it to deliver intimacy at scale, unlock brand growth, and craft ideas that move people, business, and culture forward.

As one of the world's leading advertising and marketing networks, DDB blends creative excellence with strategic effectiveness to drive measurable results. With 140 offices in 60+ countries, we partner with iconic brands like MARS, McDonald's, Molson Coors, Volkswagen, Amazon, Unilever, JetBlue, Adidas, PlayStation, and the U.S. Army.

Our impact is proven: we were named the #1 Most Awarded Agency Network in the 2024 Effie Global Best of the Best, Global Network of the Year by Cannes Lions (2023 and 2025), and D&AD Network of the Year for three consecutive years (2021–2023). We've also ranked as a Top 3 Global Network on WARC for 13 of the last 16 years.

Founded in 1949, DDB is part of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC).

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FAQ

Who is Colin Selikow and what is his role at DDB Chicago?

Colin Selikow is the Chief Creative Officer of DDB Chicago, where he leads multidisciplinary teams and mentors rising talent. He was ranked as the #1 Most Awarded Executive Creative Director globally by The Drum in 2024 and The One Club in 2023.

What major achievements has Colin Selikow accomplished at DDB Chicago?

Under Selikow's leadership, DDB Chicago has won over 300 international awards, including 49 Cannes Lions and 31 D&AD Pencils. He also helped the agency win the Bimbo Global account and earn the title of Campaign US' 2024 Creative Breakthrough Agency.

What brands has Colin Selikow worked with at DDB Chicago?

Selikow has worked with major brands including Samsung, Coors Light, and Mars Wrigley (Skittles, Starburst, TWIX), creating award-winning campaigns such as the 'Apologize the Rainbow' for Skittles.

What is the Campaign US 40 Over 40 list?

The Campaign US 40 Over 40 list is a prestigious recognition that honors executives across advertising, marketing, media, technology, and communications who make significant contributions to their companies.