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FleishmanHillard announced the appointment of Jim Brunsden as a senior vice president in their Brussels-EU office, effective July 1, 2021. Brunsden brings over 15 years of experience in EU policy journalism, having worked for the Financial Times and Bloomberg News, covering significant events such as the financial crash and Brexit. CEO John Saunders emphasized the value of Brunsden's expertise for the company and its clients, as Brunsden transitions from journalism to consultancy, eager to support clients with his insights.

Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) announced the sale of ICON International to its management team as part of a strategic portfolio realignment. Chairman & CEO John Wren expressed gratitude to ICON’s team while noting the sale's minimal impact on Omnicom's 2021 operating income. The company plans to focus on acquisition opportunities in precision marketing, martech, and digital transformation, limiting future disposition activity. The announcement falls in line with Omnicom's ongoing strategic priorities to enhance its business operations.

DDB Worldwide has been honored as the 2021 Network of the Year by the ADC Awards, celebrating its 100th anniversary. DDB Germany was named Agency of the Year for its impactful work with Reporters Without Borders, earning multiple prestigious awards including Best of Show. In total, DDB Worldwide secured 21 ADC Cubes, with 7 Golds awarded. The recognition underscores DDB's commitment to craftsmanship in advertising amid a challenging year.

The 2021 Authenticity Gap study by FleishmanHillard reveals significant gaps between consumer expectations and brand performance. Key findings indicate that 64% of consumers believe companies must discuss their societal impact to be credible. A staggering 75% of industries fall short in environmental care, and 95% fail to provide better value. Furthermore, 45% of consumers feel brands lack innovation. The report emphasizes the need for companies to authentically engage on critical issues like data security and environmental responsibility.

TracyLocke has appointed Tina Manikas as its new U.S. President, effective immediately. Manikas brings over 20 years of experience to drive agency growth through innovation and enhance capabilities. She will strengthen network connectivity within the OMC community and elevate brand development across North America. Previously, she founded FCB/RED and led it to become a top agency in shopper marketing. CEO Michael Lovegrove highlighted her alignment with the company’s culture and values. This strategic move aims to bolster TracyLocke's competitive positioning in the market.

As global challenges persist, a survey by FleishmanHillard reveals that 74% of executives believe corporations can bolster international cooperation. However, only 58% see them as essential partners with governments. Most leaders (73%) anticipate economic recovery within 24 months, but 45% foresee geopolitical disruptions. A significant 89% emphasize the importance of sustainability, with over a third (36%) stating ESG criteria influence business decisions. The ongoing impact of COVID-19 and misinformation are major concerns for future business success.

DDB North America has appointed Darla Price as President and Auro Trini Castelli as Chief Strategy Officer for its New York office. These appointments come at a pivotal time for the agency, as it aims to enhance its creative approach and brand strategy. Price brings over 20 years of experience and a successful track record with major brands like Microsoft. Trini Castelli, with two decades in design and marketing, has worked for iconic brands such as Apple and Goldman Sachs. The leadership changes align with DDB's recent rebranding efforts and relocation to a new office in New York's Financial District.

Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) announced the appointment of Chris Foster as CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group (OPRG), effective June 28. Foster brings over 25 years of experience in communications and agency leadership, focusing on talent and innovation to drive growth. Current interim CEO John Doolittle will transition to Chairman of OPRG. The move comes as OPRG launches the omniearnedID platform, enhancing audience intelligence and predictive analytics capabilities. This strategic appointment aims to bolster OPRG's position in a data-driven communications landscape.

The Integer Group, a prominent member of Omnicom Group, has launched its Growth Sciences practice, emphasizing data-driven strategies for driving client growth. The new practice leverages a proprietary data engine in collaboration with Omnicom Commerce Group, enabling quicker, cost-effective insights to enhance commerce strategies. Led by Dr. Eamon Boyle from IBM, this initiative aims to fuse creativity with analytics to meet modern business challenges. Recent leadership changes and new client acquisitions further underscore Integer's focus on its data-driven growth model.