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Lamina1 Presents Inaugural “Open Metaverse Conference” Connecting the Worlds of Blockchain and the Metaverse for a Next-Gen Internet

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Lamina1 , a Layer 1 blockchain optimized for the Open Metaverse, today announced its role as founding sponsor of the Open Metaverse Conference, a first-of-its-kind industry event bringing together the worlds of the Metaverse and Web3 to build a more open and immersive Internet.

Key Points: 
  • Lamina1 , a Layer 1 blockchain optimized for the Open Metaverse, today announced its role as founding sponsor of the Open Metaverse Conference, a first-of-its-kind industry event bringing together the worlds of the Metaverse and Web3 to build a more open and immersive Internet.
  • The Open Metaverse Conference will feature keynotes from renowned technologists and storytellers who are pioneering visions for the next era of the Internet.
  • Presenting partners include the Metaverse Standards Forum, the Open Metaverse Interoperability Group, and the Open Metaverse Alliance for Web3 (OMA3), all organizations fostering interoperability.
  • The Open Metaverse Conference (OMC) is an industry-first event presented by Lamina1 focused on bringing together the Metaverse and blockchain technology.

Omnicom's TBWA\Worldwide Acquires Innovation Agency dotdotdash, Further Building on Its Experience Strategy and Design Capabilities

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA\Worldwide, part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), today announced that it has acquired the business of innovation agency dotdotdash, adding deeper experience design and immersive technology capabilities to the top-ranked global creative collective.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past 18 months, TBWA and dotdotdash have successfully collaborated across a number of projects.
  • Commenting on the acquisition, Troy Ruhanen, CEO of TBWA\Worldwide said, "dotdotdash brings some of the very best and most imaginative experience design and creative tech capabilities to TBWA.
  • Their unique backgrounds across the art, architecture and computer science landscape will add greater depth and reach to the company's experience design capabilities.
  • dotdotdash is an innovation company building future-forward brand experiences at the intersection of culture x technology.

Wellness Workdays Delivers Health Coaching and Mental Health Support to Casco Bay Steel

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

HINGHAM, Mass., Sep. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thursday, September 29, 2022 –Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness programs, has been selected by Casco Bay Steel to implement a comprehensive well-being program for the company's employees. The initiative includes health promotion activities for employees; fun, inspiring wellness events; and an onsite health coach who provides one-on-one coaching and engages employees in educational and wellness activities.

Key Points: 
  • Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness programs, has been selected by Casco Bay Steel to implement a comprehensive well-being program for the company's employees.
  • HINGHAM, Mass., Sep. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thursday, September 29, 2022 Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness programs, has been selected by Casco Bay Steel to implement a comprehensive well-being program for the company's employees.
  • The initiative includes health promotion activities for employees; fun, inspiring wellness events; and an onsite health coach who provides one-on-one coaching and engages employees in educational and wellness activities.
  • Wellness Workdays' onsite health coach is committed to earning the trust of Casco Bay Steel employees and has undergone extensive training in employee outreach, motivational interviewing, and other techniques to help overcome any resistance to coaching.

Omnicom Named World's Most Effective Agency Holding Company

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) has been recognized as the most effective marketing communications company in the world in the 2021 Global Effie Effectiveness Index.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) has been recognized as the most effective marketing communications company in the world in the 2021 Global Effie Effectiveness Index.
  • Four Omnicom agency networks BBDO Worldwide, DDB Worldwide, OMD and TBWA\Worldwide placed in the top six of the Most Effective Agency Network category.
  • At the local level, DDB Colombia, Sancho BBDO and Colenso BBDO ranked in the top ten of the Most Effective Agency Offices in the world.
  • Our ranking is a reflection of our people's dedication to upholding the most effective and creative work in the industry."

TBWA Strengthens Global Talent Team with Two Promotions

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA\Worldwide today announced the promotion of Rhonda George-Denniston to Chief Learning and Development Officer and Monica Torres to Executive Director, Global Recruiting.

Key Points: 
  • As Chief Learning and Development Officer, George-Dennison leads TBWA's talent development strategy, ensuring key talent is retained and thriving throughout their careers.
  • Since joining TBWA in 2001, George-Dennison has risen the ranks at TBWA, bringing years of experience and knowledge to TBWA and the people across the collective.
  • "Rhonda's mission is to help people be their best selves," said Amie Miller, Chief Talent Officer, TBWA\Worldwide.
  • In her new global role, she will lead TBWA's high priority global searches, support global client talent needs, and lead the agency's strategy for global talent mobility, ensuring the best talent can grow in the collective by having access to open roles across markets, disciplines and geographies.

Omnicom Expands eCommerce Capabilities

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced Transact, a dedicated practice focused on connected-commerce consulting and eRetail execution services. Transact will drive sales and grow market share on eRetail platforms, capitalizing on Omnicom's recently announced partnerships with Amazon, Instacart, Kroger and Walmart Connect.

Key Points: 
  • "eCommerce and eRetail are at the center of our clients' growth and transformation agendas.
  • In scaling Transact, we are strengthening our leading capabilities for our clients, helping them convert every consumer touchpoint into a new opportunity for growth," said John Wren, Chairman and CEO, Omnicom.
  • "Our clients demand eCommerce expertise, but they also realize eCommerce must be coordinated with their overall marketing and sales activities to be most effective.
  • Omnicom Transact ( www.omctransact.com )an eCommerce practice focused on connected commerce consulting and eRetail execution services.

Maine Bankers Association Focuses on Wellness for Members

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Monday, September 19, 2022

HINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maine Bankers Association Employee Benefits Trust has formed a partnership with OMC Wellness that will offer wellness strategy and programming to members of the Trust. OMC Wellness provides population health management, health coaching, and proprietary wellness software, all of which are being made available to members of the Benefits Trust and the members' 3000 employees throughout the state.

Key Points: 
  • HINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maine Bankers Association Employee Benefits Trust has formed a partnership with OMC Wellness that will offer wellness strategy and programming to members of the Trust.
  • "The Maine Bankers Association takes the wellness and health of their members' employees seriously.
  • The Maine Bankers Association represents the Maine banking industry, eighteen of its 35 member institutions participate in the Benefits Trust with 3000 employees statewide.
  • It works, and considering everything happening around us, the timing for the Maine Bankers Association couldn't be better."

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) Taps Ketchum as Agency of Record in Time of Growing Mental Health Need

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Monday, September 19, 2022

As AOR, Ketchum will help to further establish ADAA's mental health leadership and enlist more members, spokespeople and sponsors for the organization.

Key Points: 
  • As AOR, Ketchum will help to further establish ADAA's mental health leadership and enlist more members, spokespeople and sponsors for the organization.
  • The Ketchum team will work to identify key areas of need where ADAA can uniquely contribute to helping break mental health stigma and expand access to therapy and care.
  • "There is a tremendous public health need to better address today's increasing mental health challenges," said Michelle Baker, executive vice president, Health at Ketchum.
  • Founded in 1979, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is an international nonprofit membership organization (with more than 1,500 international mental health professional members) and a leader in education, training, and research for anxiety, depression, and related disorders.

Tracy-Locke Names Curt Munk Chief Strategy Officer

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curt Munk is joining Tracy-Locke, a leading commerce and communications agency, as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). This is the latest move in a set of strategic business decisions for the agency that started with the naming of Tina Manikas as President last June, followed by its expanded executive leadership board last September, and most recently, the agency's 'Compelling Commerce' repositioning in August.

Key Points: 
  • As CSO, Munkwill lead strategy and CX planning teams across all global offices, focusing on creating Compelling Commerce strategies that inspire innovation and shape the future for Tracy-Locke's clients.
  • "We're at an exciting crossroad for Tracy-Locke as we start to culminate the strategic business decisions we've made this past year," Manikas said.
  • "As we continue to drive Tracy-Locke into its next era, I'm thrilled to welcome Curt Munk to our executive leadership board.
  • OCG is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC)

Omnicom to Present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference

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Saturday, September 10, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced that it will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference in San Francisco, California on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced that it will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference in San Francisco, California on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
  • Live and archived webcasts will be available on the investor relations section of www.omnicomgroup.com .
  • Omnicom Group ( www.omnicomgroup.com ) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company.Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.
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