1996
OUR BEGINNING
Optimum Media Direction (OMD) launches in France with the unification of BBDO, DDB and TBWA media operations. OMD Mexico quickly follows and the network is born.
1998
THE YEAR OF ASIA PACIFIC
OMD formally establishes APAC operations opening offices in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. OMD Hungary opens with Pepsi and Vodafone as foundation clients.
1999
OUR FIRST GOLD LION IN CANNE
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OMD Hungary wins the agency’s first gold Lion at Cannes for Vodafone’s launch campaign. New offices open in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Czech Republic, Greece and Poland.
2001
OMD EMEA LAUNCH
All Omnicom media buying operations across EMEA, united under the OMD brand. OMD opens offices in Argentina expanding LATAM regional capability.
2003
OMD GLOBAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
OMD named "Global Agency of the Year" by Advertising Age. RECMA names OMD as the world’s largest media network with billings of $19.3 billion. OMD formally establishes LATAM operations in Miami.
2005
OMD GLOBAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
OMD Colombia wins three Gold Lions in Cannes, the most won by an individual media agency. OMD named “Global Agency of the Year” by Advertising Age.
2006
OMD GLOBAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
OMD named Global Media Agency of the Year by Adweek and US Agency of the Year by Advertising Age. OMD maintains its position as the world’s largest media network with billings in excess of $26.3 billion.
2007
OMD INDIA OPENS
For the third year in a row, OMD retains its Gunn Report for Media title and is named the most competitive agency in the world by RECMA. OMD India opens with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai.
2009
OMD GLOBAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
OMD awarded US Media Agency of the Year by Advertising Age and Global Media Agency of the Year by Adweek.
2011
OMD GLOBAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
OMD wins more Cannes Lions and Effies than any other media agency globally. OMD named Global Agency of the Year by Adweek and US Agency of the Year by Advertising Age.
2012
A FRESH LOOK
OMD launches with a fresh look around the world celebrating over 15 years of extraordinary accomplishments. Find out how you can join and be a part of our story in 2012!