NEW YORK, June 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Ogilvy was
recognized with top accolades last night as it was named the most
effective agency network. This is the sixth consecutive year Ogilvy
has received top honors on behalf of all creative agencies. The
Ogilvy New York office was also recognized as the second most
effective individual office in North
America and WPP was recognized as the second most effective
holding company.
In total, the Ogilvy network won 15 awards across categories
including three Gold, three Silver and nine Bronze Effies for
noteworthy work on behalf of clients such as IBM and
Philips.
"We are thrilled to be named Network of the Year for the
sixth year in a row," said Lou Aversano, Ogilvy USA CEO. "Producing great work to drive
the business of our clients is why we come to work. I
could not be prouder of our teams and thank you to our amazing
clients for their partnership."
IBM was awarded with a record breaking total of nine Effies for
work with the agency and was named the most effective brand. It was
also recognized as the third most effective marketer in
North America.
The Effie awards, which recognize the most effective marketing
communications cases and agencies in the
United States and Canada,
are based on the analysis of the North America Effie Awards
finalist and winner data from the past year.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer
Risi
646-240-6297
Jennifer.risi@ogilvy.com
ABOUT OGILVY
Ogilvy is one of the largest marketing
communications companies in the world. It was named the Cannes
Lions Network of the Year for five consecutive years, 2012,
2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016; the EFFIEs World's Most Effective Agency
Network in 2012, 2013 and 2016; and Adweek's Global Agency of
the Year in 2016. The company is comprised of industry leading
units in the following disciplines: advertising; public relations
and public affairs; branding and identity; shopper and retail
marketing; health care communications; direct, digital, promotion
and relationship marketing; consulting, research and analytics;
branded content and entertainment; and specialist communications.
O&M services Fortune Global 500 companies as well as local
businesses through its network of more than 500 offices in 126
countries. It is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WPPGY). For more
information, visit http://www.ogilvy.com/, or follow Ogilvy on
Twitter at @Ogilvy and on Facebook.com/Ogilvy.
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