6.26.09 Press Release Gamble - Ecd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date

26 June 2009

Location Hong Kong

Jeffry Gamble new Executive Creative Director of DDB Hong Kong DDB Hong Kong has announced it has promoted Jeffry Gamble to Executive Creative Director of DDB Hong Kong, managing a team of more than 30 creatives. Richard Thomas, President and CEO of DDB Hong Kong, said, “Jeffry has been with DDB Hong Kong for more than nine years and has worked extensively with many of our key clients.” “He was promoted last year to the position of Group Creative Director in anticipation of a future position as ECD and this is a natural progression for one of our most talented and respected creatives in the region.” Ruth Lee will continue to be Chief Creative Officer for DDB Group Hong Kong and will oversee creative product being developed for both Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Jeffry is currently the Group Creative Director for both McDonald’s and Lipton’s regionally and has also worked across a range of industries including automobiles, FMCG, and banking and finance. - ends -

DDB in Hong Kong & Guangzhou is comprised of DDB, Tribal DDB, Rapp and Mango. The agency aims to provide an “unfair advantage” for its clients through the use of superior information, insightful development and resources, which together deliver “business influencing” creativity. DDB Hong Kong & Guangzhou is part of the DDB Worldwide communications network, with more than 206 offices in 96 countries. DDB Worldwide is a member of Omnicom Group Inc. DDB Asia Pacific is comprised of 21 offices in 16 countries across the Asia Pacific region. It offers a full range of marketing communications services including advertising, direct marketing, interactive, design, and sales promotion. DDB Asia Pacific is part of the DDB Worldwide communications network. DDB Worldwide Communications Group Inc (www.ddb.com) is the largest consolidated advertising and marketing services global network in the world, according to Advertising Age. DDB also has been frequently ranked as the most awarded agency network in the world by Creativity magazine and The Gunn Report, among others. With more than 200 offices in over 90 countries, the DDB Group believes that creativity is the most powerful force in business, building enduring and powerful brand experiences that create TalkValue™ influence social communities and drive results. DDB Worldwide is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC).

Contact: Karen See Director of Regional Communications, Asia Pacific DDB M: + 852 6687 2645 E: [email protected]