DDB Worldwide Named Cannes Lions 2025 Network of the Year for the Second Time in Two Years | OMC Stock News

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Jun 21, 2025
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  • DDB Worldwide wins Cannes Lions 2025 Network of the Year, marking its second win in two years.
  • The company achieved a record-breaking 112 Lions, including 4 Grand Prix, 20 Gold, 37 Silver, and 51 Bronze.
  • Under new leadership, DDB garnered significant victories for major clients like Budweiser, McDonald's, and Natura.

DDB Worldwide, part of Omnicom (OMC, Financial), has been awarded the prestigious Cannes Lions 2025 Network of the Year for the second consecutive year, highlighting the agency's remarkable creative prowess. Spearheaded by Global CEO Alex Lubar and President & Global Chief Creative Officer Chaka Sobhani, DDB's impressive performance manifested through 112 Lions, surpassing its previous achievements.

Standout contributions came from DDB's agencies, including DDB Paris, Africa Creative DDB, alma, DM9, and NORD DDB, each playing a pivotal role in the network's success. Notable wins included 4 Grand Prix, among them Budweiser's "One Second Ads" and Natura's "The Amazon Greenventory," showcasing the agency's ability to blend creative innovation with business impact.

The agency's global presence was underscored by significant regional accolades, such as Regional Network of the Year titles in Latin America and the Pacific. Africa Creative DDB excelled with notable recognition in Brazil, while new milestones were reached with the first Gold Cannes Lion for Finland and first Grand Prix for DDB Latina Puerto Rico.

DDB's achievements are built on the foundation of emotionally engaging storytelling and strategic creativity, positioning it as a leader in delivering growth for clients worldwide through its belief in the power of creativity in business.

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