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Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) appointed Emily K. Graham as Chief Equity and Impact Officer and SVP of Diversity and Inclusion Communications, succeeding Tiffany R. Warren. Graham, previously Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at FleishmanHillard, will lead the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives and the OPEN 2.0 action plan. With over 15 years of experience in corporate communications, she aims to enhance systemic equity across Omnicom’s agencies. Under her leadership, the OPEN Leadership Team will support DE&I policies and advise clients on related matters.

The Board of Directors of Omnicom Group has declared a quarterly dividend of 65 cents per share, payable on January 11, 2021, to shareholders on record as of December 21, 2020. This payment reflects the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. Omnicom remains a leader in global marketing and corporate communications, serving over 5,000 clients across 70 countries.

RAPP Worldwide has promoted John Gim to Global Chief Marketing Sciences Officer. CEO Marco Scognamiglio praised Gim's contributions over his five-year tenure, emphasizing his role in advancing marketing sciences for client growth. Gim's responsibilities include leading the Marketing Sciences Center of Excellence and unifying marketing experts across RAPP's global offices. He aims to push innovation and strengthen client partnerships amidst a rapidly changing advertising landscape. RAPP is part of Omnicom Precision Marketing Group, leveraging data for enhanced customer experiences.

On December 3, 2020, Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) announced a significant achievement, winning 77 awards in the Campaign Asia Agency of the Year Awards across five key regions, including Australia/New Zealand and Greater China. TBWA stood out with the Creative Network of the Year and Digital Network of the Year awards, contributing to a total of 31 Agency of the Year titles. Additionally, BBDO and DDB showcased strong performances in Greater China and Australia/New Zealand, respectively. These accolades highlight Omnicom's resilience and excellence in a competitive APAC market.

On December 2, 2020, TBWA\Asia Pacific was honored as Campaign Asia Pacific's Creative and Digital Network of the Year, securing 31 Agency of the Year titles across diverse regions including Southeast Asia and Greater China. The agency received 10 GOLD, 12 SILVER, and 5 BRONZE awards, with notable wins for TBWA\Singapore and TBWA\Hakuhodo. CEO Troy Ruhanen praised the team's innovation amidst challenges. This recognition highlights TBWA’s commitment to creativity and its influential role within Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC).

DDB Worldwide has announced the launch of DDB FTW, the world's first specialized esports and gaming network agency, headquartered in Prague. The agency aims to cater to the rapidly growing gaming market, with 30% of the global population identifying as gamers. DDB FTW seeks to provide tailored solutions for current and new clients, recognizing the significance of connecting with the 2.8 billion gamers worldwide. Led by CEO Darko Silajdžić, the agency will leverage the expertise of passionate gamers within the DDB network to innovate in this vital territory.

DDB Worldwide has promoted Alex Hesz to Global Chief Strategy Officer and Roisin Rooney to Global Chief People Officer, strengthening its leadership team. Hesz transitions from his previous role as head of strategy for adam&eveDDB, where he managed key accounts like Lloyds Banking Group and Unilever. Rooney, previously the regional Chief People Officer in EMEA, will focus on talent development and company culture. Both leaders aim to drive strategy and culture amid evolving market dynamics, ensuring DDB remains competitive.

Marina Maher Communications has appointed four senior leaders to enhance its Digital Innovation practice, focusing on influencer, social media, and analytics. Key appointments include Saveira Singh as Executive Director, Mike Schaffer as Group SVP, Jo Madnani as VP of Digital Health, and Carolina Ortiz as VP of Consumer Digital and Influencer Marketing. These leaders bring extensive experience from major brands and aim to drive impactful digital communications strategies. MMC is part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, which extensively collaborates across marketing disciplines.