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John Hunt, Global Creative Chair at TBWA\Worldwide and co-founder of TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, will be inducted into The One Club for Creativity's Creative Hall of Fame on October 27, 2022, in New York. Hunt is being recognized for his significant contributions to advertising and society, including campaigns that advanced democracy and human rights. Founded in 1983, his agency is known for award-winning work, including the Trillion Dollar Campaign and notable contributions to HIV/AIDS awareness. The induction ceremony supports global diversity initiatives.

Regina Chung Loy has rejoined DDB Worldwide as Senior Director of Global Marketing & Communications after roles at Omnicom and Dentsu. She brings nearly a decade of experience and will lead DDB's global social media strategy and content execution. Donna Tobin, Global Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, expressed excitement about Chung Loy's return, highlighting her energy, experience, and strategic insights. DDB Worldwide is recognized as a leading advertising network, with several recent accolades including Agency Network of the Year 2022 Effies US.

Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) has been recognized as a leader in "The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, Q3 2022" report by Forrester Research. The company excelled in five critical evaluation criteria, including creative content and services, media management services, and innovation roadmap. This assessment highlights Omnicom's strength in integrating media, content, and performance, emphasizing its Omni audience platform and plans for enhanced marketing capabilities. CEO John Wren emphasized their ability to deliver integrated marketing solutions for clients worldwide.

Tracy-Locke, a leading commerce agency, has unveiled a new brand identity emphasizing creativity to solve commerce problems. The rebranding includes reintroducing the hyphen in its name, symbolizing a people-centric approach where all employees are co-founders of the agency's future. The agency's innovative spirit is evidenced by recent awards, including two gold Effies for its work on campaigns for Pepsi and Ziploc. Tracy-Locke aims to enhance client value through culturally relevant strategies, with a focus on inclusive commerce and a diverse executive leadership structure.

Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG) has been recognized as a Leader in Forrester's Q3 2022 evaluation of Marketing Creative and Content Services. OPMG excelled in Strategy, receiving top scores in execution and innovation roadmaps. The group also outperformed competitors in Current Offering criteria like creative intelligence and dynamic optimization technology. CEO Luke Taylor highlighted the effectiveness of their AI and machine learning investments. This recognition follows Omnicom Media Group also being named a Leader in Global Media Management Services, showcasing Omnicom's strength in digital marketing.

Ketchum has appointed Jim Joseph as its first global chief marketing and integration officer. Joseph brings extensive experience from IPG Health, where he was chief customer solutions officer. He aims to enhance Ketchum's brand and collaborate with teams globally. Ketchum's president, Mike Doyle, praised Joseph's leadership and alignment with company values. Joseph's background includes leading major agencies and a commitment to inclusive culture. As an award-winning professional, he also teaches at NYU, emphasizing the importance of conscious marketing.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) reported flat revenue of $3,567.2 million for Q2 2022, with organic growth at 11.3%. Operating profit was $541.6 million, marking a decline of 4.7% compared to the previous year, leading to an operating profit margin of 15.2%. Diluted earnings per share rose by 5.0% to $1.68. The company noted strong organic growth across disciplines and regions, although facing challenges from foreign currency translations and acquisitions. Economic uncertainties, including inflation and geopolitical tensions, pose potential risks.

Edgio, a leading provider of edge-enabled software solutions, has appointed Darrin Reynolds as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With over 20 years in information security across various sectors, Reynolds will spearhead Edgio's security initiatives, focusing on protecting sensitive client and partner data. The announcement comes as Edgio aims to enhance its security organization and further innovate its product offerings, following its recent acquisition of Yahoo’s Edgecast. Reynolds' leadership is expected to strengthen Edgio's market differentiator in security.

On July 14, 2022, Omnicom Group declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share, payable on October 12, 2022. Shareholders on record by the close of business on September 21, 2022 will be eligible for this payout. Omnicom Group, a prominent global marketing and corporate communications company, serves over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries, providing a wide range of services including advertising, media planning, and public relations.