Colin Selikow Named to Campaign US 2025 40 Over 40 List
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.
Colin Selikow, Chief Creative Officer di DDB Chicago, è stato inserito nella lista 40 Over 40 2025 di Campaign US, che premia i dirigenti più brillanti nel settore della pubblicità e del marketing. Come CCO di DDB Chicago, parte del Gruppo Omnicom (NYSE:OMC), Selikow ha ottenuto importanti riconoscimenti, tra cui il titolo di Executive Creative Director più premiato al mondo secondo The Drum nel 2024 e The One Club nel 2023.
Sotto la sua guida, Selikow ha guidato il successo creativo di grandi marchi come Samsung, Coors Light e Mars Wrigley. Le sue campagne hanno conquistato oltre 300 premi internazionali, inclusi 49 Cannes Lions e 31 D&AD Pencils. Recentemente, ha avuto un ruolo chiave nell’assegnazione globale della creatività e strategia per Bimbo Global e ha contribuito a far guadagnare a DDB Chicago il titolo di Creative Breakthrough Agency 2024 di Campaign US.
Colin Selikow, Director Creativo Ejecutivo de DDB Chicago, ha sido incluido en la lista 40 Over 40 2025 de Campaign US, que reconoce a los ejecutivos más destacados en publicidad y marketing. Como CCO de DDB Chicago, parte de Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC), Selikow ha alcanzado un reconocimiento significativo, incluyendo ser nombrado el Director Creativo Ejecutivo más premiado a nivel mundial por The Drum en 2024 y The One Club en 2023.
Bajo su liderazgo, Selikow ha impulsado el éxito creativo de grandes marcas como Samsung, Coors Light y Mars Wrigley. Sus campañas han recibido más de 300 premios internacionales, incluyendo 49 Cannes Lions y 31 D&AD Pencils. Recientemente, jugó un papel clave en la obtención del proyecto global de creatividad y estrategia para Bimbo Global y ayudó a DDB Chicago a ganar el título de Agencia de Rompimiento Creativo 2024 de Campaign US.
DDB 시카고의 최고 크리에이티브 책임자 콜린 셀리코우가 광고 및 마케팅 분야의 뛰어난 임원을 선정하는 Campaign US의 2025년 40 Over 40 리스트에 이름을 올렸습니다. Omnicom Group(NYSE:OMC)의 일부인 DDB 시카고의 CCO로서 셀리코우는 2024년 The Drum과 2023년 The One Club에서 전 세계에서 가장 많은 상을 받은 최고 크리에이티브 책임자(Executive Creative Director)로 평가받는 등 큰 성과를 거두었습니다.
그의 리더십 아래 셀리코우는 삼성, 쿠어스 라이트, Mars Wrigley 등 주요 브랜드의 크리에이티브 성공을 이끌었습니다. 그의 캠페인은 49개의 칸 라이언스와 31개의 D&AD 펜슬을 포함하여 300개 이상의 국제 상을 수상했습니다. 최근에는 Bimbo Global의 글로벌 크리에이티브 및 전략 수주에 핵심 역할을 했으며, DDB 시카고가 Campaign US의 2024년 크리에이티브 혁신 에이전시 타이틀을 획득하는 데 기여했습니다.
Colin Selikow, Directeur de la Création chez DDB Chicago, a été nommé dans la liste 40 Over 40 2025 de Campaign US, qui reconnaît les cadres exceptionnels dans la publicité et le marketing. En tant que CCO de DDB Chicago, faisant partie du Groupe Omnicom (NYSE:OMC), Selikow a obtenu une reconnaissance importante, notamment en étant classé Directeur Créatif Exécutif le plus récompensé au monde par The Drum en 2024 et The One Club en 2023.
Sous sa direction, Selikow a mené le succès créatif pour des grandes marques telles que Samsung, Coors Light et Mars Wrigley. Ses campagnes ont remporté plus de 300 prix internationaux, dont 49 Cannes Lions et 31 D&AD Pencils. Récemment, il a joué un rôle clé dans l’obtention de la mission créative et stratégique mondiale pour Bimbo Global et a aidé DDB Chicago à décrocher le titre d’Agence Creative Breakthrough 2024 décerné par Campaign US.
Colin Selikow, Chief Creative Officer von DDB Chicago, wurde in die Campaign US 40 Over 40 Liste 2025 aufgenommen, die herausragende Führungskräfte in Werbung und Marketing anerkennt. Als CCO von DDB Chicago, einem Teil der Omnicom Group (NYSE:OMC), hat Selikow bedeutende Anerkennung erhalten, darunter die Auszeichnung als weltweit meistprämierter Executive Creative Director durch The Drum im Jahr 2024 und The One Club im Jahr 2023.
Unter seiner Führung erzielte Selikow kreative Erfolge für große Marken wie Samsung, Coors Light und Mars Wrigley. Seine Kampagnen wurden mit über 300 internationalen Auszeichnungen geehrt, darunter 49 Cannes Lions und 31 D&AD Pencils. Kürzlich spielte er eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Gewinnung des globalen Kreativ- und Strategieauftrags für Bimbo Global und half DDB Chicago, den Titel als Creative Breakthrough Agency 2024 von Campaign US zu erhalten.
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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
To learn more, visit: https://www.campaignus40over40.com/
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