DDB Worldwide

Alexander Kalchev and Paul Ducré appointed CEOs of DDB Paris

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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"To me, appointing Alexander and Paul as CEOs of DDB Paris is the natural choice. These two highly competitive team players embody the core values that define the strength of our agency--they're 'both Nice and Talented'. Having worked closely with Alexander and Paul for nearly 20 years, this transition is the next logical step," says Jean-Luc Bravi.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Paris announces the elevation of globally acclaimed CCO Alexander Kalchev and Paul Ducré as new CEOs, together assuming the role of current CEO Jean-Luc Bravi who will become Chairman, DDB France.
  • "To me, appointing Alexander and Paul as CEOs of DDB Paris is the natural choice.
  • Educated at the Miami Ad School in Hamburg, Alexander Kalchev joined DDB Paris in 2007 right out of school.
  • A Breton by adoption and a graduate of INSEEC Paris, Paul Ducré began his career in 2005 as an account executive at DDB Paris.

DDB North America Hires Micheline Grace Lewis as Chief People Officer

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide has announced that Micheline Grace Lewis has joined DDB North America as Chief People Officer, reporting to Global Chief People Officer, Roisin Rooney. The addition of Lewis amplifies the network's vision of nurturing talent, strengthening learning and development, and promoting an inclusive culture through regular communications, and innovative HR and DEI&B initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • The network continues to prioritize DEI&B, people and culture
    NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide has announced that Micheline Grace Lewis has joined DDB North America as Chief People Officer, reporting to Global Chief People Officer, Roisin Rooney.
  • Most recently, Lewis worked as the Chief People Officer across Mother Industries in the US leading end-to-end people and talent functions including recruitment, career progression, performance management, cultural initiatives and HR operations.
  • Roisin Rooney, DDB WW Chief People Officer said: "Micheline will positively fuel North America's people and culture efforts and take them to the next level.
  • Micheline Grace Lewis, DDB North America Chief People Officer said: "I am passionate about creating authentic and transformative employee experiences to create a profoundly strong culture.

Consello Announces the Launch of Consello Experience, a Marketing and Brand Advisory Business

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consello, the financial services advisory and strategic investing platform, is pleased to announce the launch of Consello Experience, a marketing and brand advisory business.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consello, the financial services advisory and strategic investing platform, is pleased to announce the launch of Consello Experience, a marketing and brand advisory business.
  • The rapid transformation of today's marketing landscape means coveted consumer engagement and transactions are ever more challenging to capture.
  • Brands must seek ways to identify and convert on added effectiveness, efficiency, and leverage from their marketing investment.
  • Consello Experience builds on Consello's rapidly growing advisory businesses including M&A Advisory and Investment Banking, Investing, Growth and Business Development and Digital Assets Advisory.

DDB WW Global CEO Alex Lubar appoints Tomas Gonsorcik as Global Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide announces today that Tomas Gonsorcik has been elevated from Chief Strategy Officer, North America to Global Chief Strategy Officer. In this new role, Gonsorcik will oversee the strategy practice across DDB's global network of creative agencies. He will partner closely with Lubar, as well as Global President & Chief Operating Officer Glen Lomas, and newly appointed Chaka Sobhani, President & Chief Creative Officer, International. He will also join DDB's global leadership team and partner with DDB global planners and creative teams to inspire creativity that has the power to move consumers and impact positive change in their behavior.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide announces today that Tomas Gonsorcik has been elevated from Chief Strategy Officer, North America to Global Chief Strategy Officer.
  • In this new role, Gonsorcik will oversee the strategy practice across DDB's global network of creative agencies.
  • He will partner closely with Lubar, as well as Global President & Chief Operating Officer Glen Lomas, and newly appointed Chaka Sobhani, President & Chief Creative Officer, International.
  • Tomas is also the co-chair of the 4A's Strategy Committee and sits on the WARC Global Effectiveness Council.

Chaka Sobhani joins DDB WW as President, CCO International

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide announces today Chaka Sobhani will join as President, CCO International. Sobhani is leaving Leo Burnett Worldwide to join the DDB global network.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide announces today Chaka Sobhani will join as President, CCO International.
  • Sobhani is leaving Leo Burnett Worldwide to join the DDB global network.
  • Sobhani will report to DDB Worldwide's Global CEO Alex Lubar and work with Alex and DDB's global leadership team to continue elevating the DDB Network and build on its legacy of creative excellence and effectiveness.
  • Sobhani will be based out of DDB's European headquarters in London and will partner closely with Rick Brim, Global CCO of adam&eve DDB.

AARP and the Ad Council Launch New PSA Campaign 'This Is Pretirement'

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON , Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new AARP survey, more than 1 in 5 (22%) adults have no retirement savings. Nearly 2 in 3 (64%) are worried that they will not have enough money to last in their later years. Today, AARP and the Ad Council launched "This Is Pretirement," a new, fully integrated campaign that encourages those thinking about retirement to plan for their financial future.

Key Points: 
  • Today, AARP and the Ad Council launched "This Is Pretirement," a new, fully integrated campaign that encourages those thinking about retirement to plan for their financial future.
  • said Michelle Hillman, Chief Campaign Development Officer at the Ad Council.
  • Since its July 2017 launch, AARP and the Ad Council's overarching "Saving for Retirement" campaign has received over $146 million in donated media support.
  • As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Omnicom elevates Alex Lubar to Global CEO of DDB Worldwide

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Chairman and CEO John Wren today announced the elevation of Alex Lubar as Global CEO of DDB Worldwide. Lubar succeeds current Global CEO Marty O'Halloran who will continue as Chairman. In addition, Glen Lomas currently CEO, DDB EMEA, based in London, becomes Global President and Chief Operating Officer in partnership with Alex.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Chairman and CEO John Wren today announced the elevation of Alex Lubar as Global CEO of DDB Worldwide.
  • Lubar succeeds current Global CEO Marty O'Halloran who will continue as Chairman.
  • In addition, Glen Lomas currently CEO, DDB EMEA, based in London, becomes Global President and Chief Operating Officer in partnership with Alex.
  • Lubar was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of DDB Worldwide last October 2022, following ten years at McCann.

DDB Worldwide and Parley For the Oceans Announce Partnership to Inspire A Better Future Through Creativity and Eco-Innovation

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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By combining their respective strengths, DDB and Parley will tap the power of creativity, collaboration and eco-innovation to move people, culture and businesses and invent a better tomorrow.

Key Points: 
  • By combining their respective strengths, DDB and Parley will tap the power of creativity, collaboration and eco-innovation to move people, culture and businesses and invent a better tomorrow.
  • He continued, "As marketers and brand stewards, we have the incredible opportunity before us to influence brands and design our own destiny.
  • Parley brings unmatched integrity and scale to DDB and our clients.
  • Cyrill Gutsch, Founder & CEO, Parley for the Oceans, said, "The human species is spiraling into self destruction while cocooning in social media bubbles.

DDB Chicago Promotes Kiska Howell to EVP, Head of Business Leadership

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Chicago has today announced the promotion of Kiska Howell to EVP, Head of Business Leadership overseeing leadership and growth for the region's largest office, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Chicago has today announced the promotion of Kiska Howell to EVP, Head of Business Leadership overseeing leadership and growth for the region's largest office, effective immediately.
  • Before joining DDB Chicago in 2018, Kiska held several account management roles at agencies including FCB Chicago and Dieste, Inc.
    Howell said, "DDB Chicago is going through an evolution that I'm so proud to be a part of in my expanded role.
  • I am incredibly thrilled to lead Business Leadership in taking our client relationships to new heights—and pushing for creativity as the ultimate force for change in business and culture."
  • Alex Lubar, DDB Worldwide Global President & Chief Operating Officer said, "Kiska has been a dedicated member of the DDB Chicago team and true ambassador of her brands for the past five years.

DDB named Network of the Year at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named DDB Worldwide Network of the Year for 2023. DDB takes top honors after moving up two spots in the ranking, compared to 2022 and up five spots from 2021. In total, 19 offices contributed to winning a total of 89 trophies, the most of any agency network in the world, including 1 Grand Prix, 1 Titanium, 12 Gold, 25 Silver, and 50 Bronze Lions. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named DDB Worldwide Network of the Year for 2023.
  • DDB Worldwide's performance at Cannes this year was a key factor in holding company Omnicom winning Cannes 2023 most Creative Company of the Year.
  • In May, DDB Worldwide was named both Network of the Year and Agency of the Year at the D&AD Awards while DDB Latina was recognized as Top Agency Network at La Crema.
  • The 70th annual Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity represents the definitive benchmark for creativity that drives progress, globally.