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BBDO New York has won the 2020 Outstanding Commercial Emmy for the anti-gun violence PSA 'Back-to-School Essentials,' created in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise. This marks BBDO's second Emmy win in three years, reflecting its ongoing commitment to impactful messaging. The ad, which premiered in September 2019, highlights the fears students face regarding school shootings. David Lubars, Chief Creative Officer at BBDO, expressed pride in supporting the organization and raising awareness about gun violence. This win adds to BBDO's esteemed Emmy history.

FleishmanHillard's report, The Future of Asset Management in China 2020, reveals key insights about mainland Chinese investors' preferences. Performance and credibility are paramount, though their perceived importance has slightly decreased. Over 90% of investors favor QDLP products from overseas firms, even with higher fees. The report highlights a promising outlook for foreign asset managers in onshore retail funds, with 90% of respondents showing interest. Digital channels have gained significance during COVID-19, influencing investment behaviors and strategies.

Mayo Clinic launched a new campaign, "The Power of Answers", featuring Viola Davis, aiming to reassure patients by highlighting the certainty in medical answers. This campaign, running from September 8 to December 2020, is designed to showcase the clinic's innovative approach and dedication to providing accurate diagnoses. The initiative reflects Mayo Clinic's commitment to patient care and its leadership in healthcare, with a rich history and top rankings. TBWA\Chiat\Day New York collaborated in creating this campaign, combining artistic expression with scientific integrity.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) announced the promotion of Adrian Sapollnik to Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development on August 4, 2020. Sapollnik, who joined Omnicom in 2009, will focus on Omnicom-wide strategy initiatives, working with senior leadership across the company's networks, including BBDO and DDB. His expanded role includes overseeing mergers and acquisitions and real estate operations. Chairman and CEO John Wren highlighted Sapollnik's critical contributions during his tenure, particularly in steering the company through the pandemic.

Ketchum, a leading communications consultancy, won four awards and received five honorable mentions at the 2020 PRWeek Awards. The awards recognized outstanding achievements in various categories, including Best in Corporate Social Responsibility and Best in Creative Excellence, showcasing collaborative projects with clients like Gillette, Wendy's, and Hyundai. Ketchum's former CEO, Barri Rafferty, received the Outstanding Agency Professional of the Year honor. This follows a string of accolades, including the title of Global Creative Agency of the Year and standout performances at prestigious industry events.

The Board of Directors of Omnicom Group declared a quarterly dividend of 65 cents per share, payable on October 12, 2020. Shareholders on record as of the close of business on September 21, 2020 will receive this payment. Omnicom Group is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company, providing various advertising and communication services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.

Omnicom Group reported a net loss of $24.2 million for Q2 2020, a sharp decline from the net income of $370.7 million in Q2 2019. Diluted loss per share was $0.11, down from $1.68 the previous year. Revenue dropped 24.7% to $2,800.7 million, driven primarily by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Operating profit fell 89.1% to $62.5 million, with an operating margin of 2.2%. Adjusting for repositioning costs and losses, net income would have decreased by 46.3% year-over-year.

Credera, a consulting firm under Omnicom Precision Marketing Group, has acquired a majority stake in London's DMW Group to enhance its consulting and digital capabilities in Europe. DMW specializes in data and digital transformation, serving major clients like Burberry and Google. This acquisition enables Credera to expand its service offerings and leverage DMW's strategic advisory strengths, benefiting from their shared cultural and strategic alignment. The integration aims to strengthen client outcomes and enhance the overall service portfolio.