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Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) and Interpublic (NYSE: IPG) have received a Second Request for Additional Information and Documentary Material from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding Omnicom's proposed acquisition of Interpublic. This request is a standard part of the regulatory process under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.

Both companies remain engaged with the FTC and continue to expect the transaction to close in the second half of 2025. The completion of the acquisition still requires stockholder approvals from both companies, additional regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions.

Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) has achieved a significant industry recognition, being named a Leader in Forrester's Q1 2025 Marketing Creative and Content Services evaluation. Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG) secured the highest scores in seven criteria and tied for the highest score in the Strategy category. Omnicom Advertising Group (OAG), launched January 1, 2025, emerged as a Strong Performer with the second-highest Current Offering category score.

OPMG excelled in areas including creative production, commerce, influencer marketing, and talent strategy. OAG received top scores in brand strategy, content development, global delivery, and performance creative. This recognition follows Omnicom's leadership positions in Forrester's Media Management Services (Q4 2024) and Commerce Services (Q2 2024) evaluations, making it the only company to achieve Leader status across all three assessments.

FleishmanHillard has appointed Jim Joseph as global head of Brand Impact, strengthening its global leadership team. In this role, Joseph will lead the company's global Brand business across B2B, B2C, and B2G audiences, focusing on driving commercial outcomes through communications.

Joseph joins from Ketchum where he served as U.S. CEO and global chief marketing officer. His extensive experience includes positions at IPG Health, BCW, and various marketing firms, as well as client-side roles at Johnson & Johnson and Church & Dwight. He is also an NYU adjunct instructor and author of five books.

This appointment follows recent leadership changes at FleishmanHillard, including Della Sweetman as president, Americas and chief strategy officer, along with new market leadership appointments in India, Texas, Thailand, and Singapore. The company is emphasizing its Brand Impact offering to complement its established Corporate Affairs consulting strength.

Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) has announced its upcoming participation at the Morgan Stanley Global Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

Interested parties can access both live and archived webcasts of the presentation through the investor relations section of www.omnicomgroup.com.

Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per outstanding share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on April 9, 2025, to shareholders who are on record at the close of business on March 11, 2025.

DDB Worldwide has launched the Feels Barometer, a groundbreaking global tool designed to measure and leverage human emotions for marketing effectiveness. The tool was developed in partnership with TRA, incorporating insights from 8 global experts, 140+ hours of qualitative research, and surveys of 16,000 individuals across eight countries.

The research revealed key emotional trends, including that finding good deals triggers emotional responses comparable to major life events, AI creates mixed feelings of excitement and dread, and nostalgia serves as a powerful emotional comfort in uncertain times. The tool analyzes 100 real-life emotional triggers and goes beyond simple sentiment analysis to capture emotional intensity, cultural nuances, and sensory associations.

The Feels Barometer will be integrated into DDB's strategic process and AI tool stack – RAND DDB, offering clients access to detailed reports, workshops, and customized applications.

Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024. Fourth quarter revenue reached $4.3 billion, with organic growth of 5.2%, while net income increased to $448.0 million with diluted EPS of $2.26 ($2.41 Non-GAAP adjusted).

Full year 2024 performance showed revenue of $15.7 billion, maintaining the 5.2% organic growth rate, with net income of $1,480.6 million and diluted EPS of $7.46 ($8.06 Non-GAAP adjusted). The company demonstrated strong performance across multiple disciplines, with notable organic growth in Media & Advertising (7.1%), Precision Marketing (9.1%), and Public Relations (10.3%) in Q4.

Geographically, the United States led Q4 organic growth at 9.9%, followed by Latin America at 16.1%. The company also announced plans for a proposed acquisition of Interpublic Group, expecting significant revenue and cost synergies from the combination.

Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, after the NYSE trading session closes. The company will hold a conference call to discuss these results on the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Investors can access a live webcast of the call through Omnicom's investor relations website at investor.omnicomgroup.com, where the earnings release and slide presentation will also be available. A replay of the webcast will be accessible following the conclusion of the call.

Credera, a global consulting firm and part of Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG), has achieved the AWS Energy and Utilities Competency, establishing its position as an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner. This recognition demonstrates Credera's expertise in helping energy and utilities companies leverage AWS technologies for digital transformation and regulatory compliance.

The company, which houses Omnicom's Amazon Center of Excellence, has previously achieved competencies in DevOps, Data and Analytics, Machine Learning, Migration, Security, and Advertising and Marketing Technology. Founded in 1999, Credera has grown from 300 employees in three U.S. locations at its 2018 Omnicom acquisition to 3,000 members across 17 global locations.