OMD has been ranked the world’s Most Effective Media Agency Network in the 2021 Global Effie Effectiveness Index. A combination of 30 Gold, 59 Silver, and 64 Bronze winning campaigns in worldwide Effie competitions across markets in all regions, alongside a further 124 finalist recognitions, placed OMD in the top spot.
OMD clients, McDonald’s and PepsiCo, were named in both the top 10 most effective brands and marketers lists, with McDonald’s taking the number one spot as the most effective brand.
Omnicom has been named the world’s Most Effective Agency Holding Group with four Omnicom agency networks, OMD, BBDO Worldwide, DDB Worldwide, and TBWA\Worldwide, placed in the top six of the Most Effective Agency Network category. Additionally, local agencies DDB Colombia, Sancho BBDO, and Colenso BBDO ranked in the top ten of the Most Effective Agency Offices in the world.
“Ranking top media agency network for EMEA in the Effie Global Index is a huge testament to work that has been carried out for clients throughout one of the most disruptive years our industry has seen. We saw winning work from across EMEA, from UK to Poland, Germany to Turkey, Italy, Serbia, Croatia and more. Our wins covered a breadth of clients too, from global clients such as McDonald’s through to local clients such as Dubai Expo. Every day at OMD we strive to make Better decisions, faster for our clients, and we do that by creating campaigns that drive better business growth. Ranking top in Effie is proof of the effectiveness of that work, and the business transformation we are delivering every day.” commented Blake Cuthbert, CEO of OMD EMEA.
“This is an incredible honor to be recognized by the Effies, especially during a very difficult period where our people had to contend with a global pandemic among other geopolitical challenges,” commented John Wren, Chairman and CEO of Omnicom Group. “I’m so proud of all of our winners and want to congratulate them. Our ranking is a reflection of our people’s dedication to upholding the most effective and creative work in the industry.”
George Manas, CEO of OMD Worldwide, commented, “The breadth of wins worldwide has been a testament to excellence coming out of all regions. As well as the UK, USA, Canada, and New Zealand, we are celebrating wins from smaller markets such as Colombia, Croatia, Malaysia, Turkey, Egypt, and more. Off the back of being named Cannes Lions Media Network of the Year in June, and OMG being named a leader in the latest Forrester Wave™: Global Media Management Services report, this recognition confirms OMD’s commitment to delivering business transformation and bottom-line results for clients who are increasingly navigating new realities in data privacy, e-commerce and digital acceleration.”
The Effie Awards are one of the industry’s most prestigious honors celebrating “ideas that work” and are known as a global symbol of achievement. You can find out more here.
