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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.

Ketchum has promoted Jamey Peters to chief client operations officer for North America, effective immediately. Reporting to North America president Neera Chaudhary, Peters will enhance client operations and experience across the region. He has been with Ketchum since 2004, previously overseeing operations in several cities and sectors. Peters expressed optimism about his new role, focusing on innovative approaches to maintain Ketchum's reputation as a leading communications consultancy. Ketchum is part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, renowned for its global reach and creative excellence.

DDB Worldwide has appointed Donna Tobin as the new Global Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. Reporting to CEO Marty O'Halloran, Tobin will manage internal and external communications while enhancing brand presence. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and advertising, including leadership roles at Arnold Worldwide and Grey, she aims to drive cultural and creative transformation at DDB. This strategic move follows the recent addition of Lindsay Bennett to the communications team, emphasizing DDB's commitment to strengthening its global narrative.

DDB North America appoints Andrea Diquez as the new CEO of its Chicago office, marking her as the first female leader in this role. With over 25 years of experience, Diquez previously led Saatchi & Saatchi New York, where she transformed the office, achieving significant growth and accolades. Her leadership is expected to drive growth and creativity at DDB Chicago, leveraging her people-first approach and diverse team-building skills. Diquez aims to infuse creativity into DDB's business strategy, enhancing client engagement and driving relevance.

Rob Flaherty, chairman of Ketchum, announces his retirement after 40 years in public relations, with his final day on June 15. Flaherty joined Ketchum in 1989, leading the firm to global recognition, including winning multiple awards such as Cannes Lions and SABRE Awards. Under his leadership, Ketchum expanded to over 70 countries. He plans to remain active in industry organizations and continue supporting nonprofits in retirement. CEO Mike Doyle commended Flaherty's impact on the firm.