Omnicom Group

ADCOLOR Announces 2023-2024 Advisory Board

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diversity in the creative industries, today announced the members of its 2023-2024 ADCOLOR Advisory Board (AAB).

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diversity in the creative industries, today announced the members of its 2023-2024 ADCOLOR Advisory Board (AAB).
  • A key part of the in-person FUTURES experience includes the annual ADCOLOR FUTURES Hackathon, which is facilitated by the Hackathon Committee.
  • "I am truly inspired by the commitment and passion of the remarkable individuals who have joined this year's ADCOLOR Advisory Board," said Tiffany R. Warren, Founder and President of ADCOLOR.
  • For additional details on the 2023-2024 ADCOLOR Advisory Board, please visit the ADCOLOR site .

Business Leaders Descend on Cannes in Show of Chicagoan Strength

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

On the third day of the festival, panelists were optimistic about the state of the industry and eager to examine that optimism, beginning squarely with brand.

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  • On the third day of the festival, panelists were optimistic about the state of the industry and eager to examine that optimism, beginning squarely with brand.
  • Vivek Mohan, Divisional VP, Global Corporate Marketing, Abbott echoed Dito's view, noting, "You want to be relevant locally…and the strength of the core idea (at the global level) is critical."
  • "I think the best and only reason to challenge convention with technology like this, is centered around meeting consumer need."
  • Vivek Mohan, Divisional VP, Global Corporate Marketing, Abbott commented, "I think that Chicago is a talent magnet in many ways.

Uber Announces Results for Second Quarter 2023

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Mobility Adjusted EBITDA margin was 7.0% of Gross Bookings compared to 5.8% in Q2 2022 and 7.1% in Q1 2023.

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  • Mobility Adjusted EBITDA margin was 7.0% of Gross Bookings compared to 5.8% in Q2 2022 and 7.1% in Q1 2023.
  • UK Uber Travel expansion: Announced a new UK feature which allows UK users to book flights directly in the Uber app.
  • Flights on Uber join existing UK transport options including Uber Rides, Uber Boat, international and intercity trains and buses.
  • A live audio webcast of our second quarter ended June 30, 2023 earnings release call will be available at https://investor.uber.com/ , along with the earnings press release and slide presentation.

Omnicom Expands Connected Commerce and Retail Media Footprint with Acquisition of Brazilian-based Agencies Outpromo and Global Shopper

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

NEW YORK and SAO PAOLO , July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced its media services division, Omnicom Media Group, has acquired Outpromo and Global Shopper, two of Brazil's leading connected commerce and retail media agencies.

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  • NEW YORK and SAO PAOLO , July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced its media services division, Omnicom Media Group, has acquired Outpromo and Global Shopper, two of Brazil's leading connected commerce and retail media agencies.
  • The acquisitions create the foundation for a dedicated, end-to-end e-commerce and retail media performance agency in the Brazilian market for Omnicom Media Group.
  • Outpromo has operated as a partner to Omnicom agencies in Brazil since 2014 and shares clients like Adidas, Heineken, and P&G, among others.
  • "With Global Shopper and Outpromo now part of our group, OMG is gaining deep commerce and retail media expertise in Latin America's largest market.

Omnicom Declares Dividend

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per outstanding share of the corporation's common stock.

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  • NEW YORK, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per outstanding share of the corporation's common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on October 12, 2023 to Omnicom common shareholders of record at the close of business on September 21, 2023.

LoopMe Joins Ad Net Zero, Furthering Commitment to a Sustainable Advertising Ecosystem

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

LoopMe , a leading technology company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve brand advertising performance, today announced that it has joined Ad Net Zero , the climate action programme to help advertising tackle the climate emergency by decarbonizing ad operations and accurately promote sustainable products and services.

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  • LoopMe , a leading technology company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve brand advertising performance, today announced that it has joined Ad Net Zero , the climate action programme to help advertising tackle the climate emergency by decarbonizing ad operations and accurately promote sustainable products and services.
  • “LoopMe embodies the Ad Net Zero mission of modeling and empowering advertising sustainability practices through decarbonisation.”
    By joining Ad Net Zero, LoopMe is committing to following the group’s five-step plan:
    “We have worked arduously to prioritize sustainability as a tenet of our business and to offer more sustainable technology options to our advertising industry partners,” said Stephen Upstone, CEO and founder of LoopMe.
  • LoopMe also recently launched its sustainable Intelligent Marketplace , delivering a fully certified, green-by-design supply path for its global partners.
  • The sustainable marketplace personalizes demand-side traffic shaping, thereby dynamically filtering out 98% of supply that won’t receive a bid.

mediasmart and Agency Reporter's ConnectedTV Asia Symposium Ignites Indonesia's Digital Revolution

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

The inaugural ConnectedTV Asia Symposium in Indonesia, brought to you by mediasmart in association with Agency Reporter, marked the region's first-ever event focusing on CTV.

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  • The inaugural ConnectedTV Asia Symposium in Indonesia, brought to you by mediasmart in association with Agency Reporter, marked the region's first-ever event focusing on CTV.
  • Following a successful run in India, this edition introduced the Indonesian market to the world of ConnectedTV.
  • Nikhil Kumar, Vice President IN SEA & ME at mediasmart, an Affle company, highlighted the evolutionary trajectory of ConnectedTV and discussed the worldwide landscape, with a specific focus on Asia.
  • The ConnectedTV Asia Symposium is a collaborative and neutral platform for industry leaders and experts.

Credera launches global cross-functional AI council and increases AI investment to lead through paradigm shift

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

"We have people with unique backgrounds and training to meet the needs of this new paradigm and shape the resulting landscape," says Vincent Yates.

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  • "We have people with unique backgrounds and training to meet the needs of this new paradigm and shape the resulting landscape," says Vincent Yates.
  • The launch of the global AI council is a part of Credera's expansion of their AI solutions to accelerate business and marketing transformation for its clients, and more broadly within Omnicom Group.
  • "We are committed to continued excellence through AI with our global, boutique approach," says Credera's global CEO Justin Bell.
  • Credera's rapidly expanding AI capabilities will meet client demand for AI expertise as industries transform.

Credera launches global cross-functional AI council and increases AI investment to lead through paradigm shift

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The launch of the Global AI Council is a part of Credera's expansion of its AI solutions to accelerate transformations.

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  • The launch of the Global AI Council is a part of Credera's expansion of its AI solutions to accelerate transformations.
  • The launch of the Global AI Council is a part of Credera's expansion of its AI solutions to accelerate business and marketing transformation for its clients, and more broadly within Omnicom Group.
  • "We are committed to continued excellence through AI with our global, boutique approach," says Credera's global CEO Justin Bell.
  • Credera's rapidly expanding AI capabilities will meet client demand for AI expertise as industries transform.

Omnicom Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Operating expenses increased $33.6 million, or 1.1%, to $3,059.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022.
  • Operating income increased $9.1 million, or 1.7%, to $550.7 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022.
  • Our effective tax rate of 27.0% in the second quarter of 2023 increased from 26.5% in the second quarter of 2022.
  • Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. and Diluted Net Income per Share
    Net income - Omnicom Group Inc. for the second quarter of 2023 increased $17.9 million, or 5.1%, to $366.3 million compared to the second quarter of 2022.