Omnicom Networks Win Top Honors at Cannes Lions 2025

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Omnicom's networks achieved major victories at the 72nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in 2025. DDB Worldwide secured the Network of the Year title, winning over 100 Lions - a record in its 76-year history. This success follows DDB's first win in 2023 and comes under the new leadership of Global CEO Alex Lubar and Global Chief Creative Officer Chaka Sobhani. OMD Worldwide was named Media Network of the Year for the second consecutive year and third time since 2022, leading with 8 Lions and 27 shortlists. Overall, more than 100 Omnicom agencies from 30 countries received recognition, winning over 170 Lions total, with Omnicom placing second in the Holding Company of the Year category.

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• DDB Worldwide won Network of the Year with record-breaking 100+ Lions
• OMD Worldwide named Media Network of the Year for second consecutive year
• Over 100 Omnicom agencies from 30 countries won recognition
• Omnicom placed second in Holding Company of the Year category

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DDB Worldwide named Network of the Year and OMD Worldwide named Media Network of the Year

NEW YORK, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced its networks took the top spots in prestigious categories at the 72nd annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. DDB Worldwide won Network of the Year and OMD Worldwide won Media Network of the Year.

DDB Worldwide once again claimed the Network of the Year title following its historic first win in 2023. The network surpassed its 2023 award tally with more than 100 Lions won, a record number in its 76-year history and under the recently appointed global leadership of Global CEO Alex Lubar and President & Global Chief Creative Officer Chaka Sobhani. DDB's standout performance further cements its place at the forefront of the global creative industry.

For the second consecutive year and third time since 2022, OMD was named Media Network of the Year. The network led the field with 8 Lions and 27 shortlists — more than any other media agency. The recognition speaks to OMD's promise of "We Create What's Next" by reimaging and redefining the role of media as a force for business growth.

"I'm very proud of the work our agencies put forward this year, especially DDB and OMD who came out on top in their respective network categories," said John Wren, Chairman and CEO of Omnicom. "Excelling in both the creative and media categories is a testament to the end-to-end services we provide to our clients at Omnicom. I want to congratulate all the teams who contributed to award-winning work and our leading position in the industry."

Throughout the week, more than 100 Omnicom agencies from 30 countries received recognition at the Cannes Lions festival, winning more than 170 total Lions. Omnicom placed second in the Holding Company of the Year category.

About Omnicom
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) is a leading provider of data-inspired, creative marketing and sales solutions. Omnicom's iconic agency brands are home to the industry's most innovative communications specialists who are focused on driving intelligent business outcomes for their clients. The company offers a wide range of services in advertising, strategic media planning and buying, precision marketing, retail and digital commerce, branding, experiential, public relations, healthcare marketing and other specialty marketing services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.omnicomgroup.com.

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FAQ

What awards did Omnicom (OMC) win at Cannes Lions 2025?

Omnicom's networks DDB Worldwide won Network of the Year and OMD Worldwide won Media Network of the Year at Cannes Lions 2025.

How many Lions did DDB Worldwide win at Cannes 2025?

DDB Worldwide won more than 100 Lions at Cannes 2025, setting a record in its 76-year history.

How many Omnicom agencies received recognition at Cannes Lions 2025?

More than 100 Omnicom agencies from 30 countries received recognition, winning over 170 total Lions.

What was OMD Worldwide's performance at Cannes Lions 2025?

OMD Worldwide won Media Network of the Year, securing 8 Lions and 27 shortlists, more than any other media agency.

What place did Omnicom achieve in the Holding Company of the Year category?

Omnicom placed second in the Holding Company of the Year category at Cannes Lions 2025.