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Latest RECMA Diagnostics Report Sees OM agency OMD Scoring Its 11th Consecutive #1 Ranking, with PHD, Initiative and UM All Earning Slots Among the Top Ten
NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest edition of the Network Diagnostics report from RECMA (Research Company Evaluating the Media Agency Industry), Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) connected capability, been named the best performing global media group, topping both the global ranking as well as the regional rankings across North America, EMEA, APAC and LATAM.
As RECMA notes in its report, Omnicom Media – officially created in December 2025 by the integration of Omnicom Media Group and IPG Mediabrands - is "emerging as the new industry powerhouse." The leader in Activity Volume/Billings with approximately 30% industry share, Omnicom Media also leads this Diagnostic Report globally with just under 35% of quali-share (approximately 50% higher than the #2 ranked group).
Concurrently, four of the top 10 best performing media agencies were Omnicom Media brands, including OMD (ranked #1 for the 11th consecutive report), PHD, Initiative and UM.
Widely considered the most comprehensive report for analyzing media agency performance, the bi-annual RECMA Diagnostics report is based on the evaluation of approximately 700 agencies in 45 markets. Utilizing 19 KPIs to evaluate vitality and structure, the report offers an assessment index that goes beyond typical quantitative metrics such as new business wins or billings volume alone to also consider criteria such as client portfolio and relationship stability; digital, data & content resources; and homogeneity across geographies. Participating agencies are ranked both numerically by "quali-points" and by the following profiles: Dominant, High Profile, Very Good Profile, Good Profile, and Average Profile.
The Dominant profile is awarded in a market where an agency significantly outperforms its competitors across multiple Diagnostic criteria. In the current report, Omnicom Media agency brands were dominant in 19 markets - more than any other media group – encompassing all four regions.
"In creating Omnicom Media, the goal was never to simply be the biggest, but to use that scale intelligently to design the leading growth ecosystem for our clients. The comparison between our 30% volume share and almost 35% quali-share proves that scale can be multiplied when combined with industry leading capabilities and talent," says Omnicom Media CEO Florian Adamski. "The strength of that offer is reflected not only in Omnicom Media's #1 ranking globally and across every region - but also in the continued leadership of OMD and the strength of PHD, Initiative, and UM, speaks to the consistency, collaboration, and ambition of our teams worldwide.
RECMA Ranking Caps an Impressive First Hundred Days
The report lands as Omnicom Media recently marked its first 100 days, during which OM announced first-mover data partnerships with Amazon, Google, Meta, Roku, Pinterest, and Walmart; saw Omnicom's commerce capabilities receive the highest possible scores in the Forrester Commerce Services Wave evaluation; paved the way for more than 30 clients to participate in the launch of ChatGPT ads; and was awarded $5 billion in new business, wins, retentions, and expansions. In recent weeks, trade publications have reported Delta, Dyson, and streaming platform SkyShowtime entrusting their global media investment business to Omnicom Media.
Says Adamski, "As we move beyond our first 100 days, these milestones reinforce our belief that growth by design - powered by Omnicom Media's unique advantages in scale data, identity, commerce and talent - will enable us to deliver outsized growth for our clients and define the future of our industry."
OMD's Lock on #1 Holds for Historic 11th Cycle
Describing OMD's 11th top ranking as representing a "very comfortable" lead vs. the #2 ranked agency, RECMA reported that OMD also showed the greatest consistency of its performance across the 45 markets studied, ranking Dominant or High Profile in 62% of all markets. Looking at diversified services, OMD was ranked #1 in North America and EMEA for Digital, Data and Content experts.
In the July 2025 RECMA Overall Activity Volume (OAV) analysis that tracks billings volume for more than 800 agencies across 54 markets), OMD was once again ranked #1 by volume, with close to $USD 35.6 billion in total billings - outperforming its nearest competitor by $4.4 billion – and YoY growth of +9.5 %.
ABOUT OMNICOM MEDIA
Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, is the world's largest global media management network. Powered by the Omni Intelligence Platform, Omnicom Media agencies leverage $73.5 billion in billings, 40,000+ specialists across 70+ markets, and the industry's most powerful portfolio of Identity (Acxiom RealID™), Commerce (Flywheel), and Intelligence (Q™) assets to design dynamic Growth Ecosystems that enable the world's most ambitious businesses to grow faster and smarter. The Omnicom Media portfolio includes leading global media agency brands OMD, Initiative, PHD, UM, Hearts & Science, and Mediahub; Data, Identity & Analytics powerhouses Acxiom and Annalect; and a broad spectrum of specialized services. For more information visit omnicommedia.com
CONTACT: Isabelle Gauvry, isabelle.gauvry@omc.com
Latest RECMA Diagnostics Report Sees OM agency OMD Scoring Its 11th Consecutive #1 Ranking, with PHD, Initiative and UM All Earning Slots Among the Top Ten
NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest edition of the Network Diagnostics report from RECMA (Research Company Evaluating the Media Agency Industry), Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) connected capability, been named the best performing global media group, topping both the global ranking as well as the regional rankings across North America, EMEA, APAC and LATAM.
As RECMA notes in its report, Omnicom Media – officially created in December 2025 by the integration of Omnicom Media Group and IPG Mediabrands - is "emerging as the new industry powerhouse." The leader in Activity Volume/Billings with approximately 30% industry share, Omnicom Media also leads this Diagnostic Report globally with just under 35% of quali-share (approximately 50% higher than the #2 ranked group).
Concurrently, four of the top 10 best performing media agencies were Omnicom Media brands, including OMD (ranked #1 for the 11th consecutive report), PHD, Initiative and UM.
Widely considered the most comprehensive report for analyzing media agency performance, the bi-annual RECMA Diagnostics report is based on the evaluation of approximately 700 agencies in 45 markets. Utilizing 19 KPIs to evaluate vitality and structure, the report offers an assessment index that goes beyond typical quantitative metrics such as new business wins or billings volume alone to also consider criteria such as client portfolio and relationship stability; digital, data & content resources; and homogeneity across geographies. Participating agencies are ranked both numerically by "quali-points" and by the following profiles: Dominant, High Profile, Very Good Profile, Good Profile, and Average Profile.
The Dominant profile is awarded in a market where an agency significantly outperforms its competitors across multiple Diagnostic criteria. In the current report, Omnicom Media agency brands were dominant in 19 markets - more than any other media group – encompassing all four regions.
"In creating Omnicom Media, the goal was never to simply be the biggest, but to use that scale intelligently to design the leading growth ecosystem for our clients. The comparison between our 30% volume share and almost 35% quali-share proves that scale can be multiplied when combined with industry leading capabilities and talent," says Omnicom Media CEO Florian Adamski. "The strength of that offer is reflected not only in Omnicom Media's #1 ranking globally and across every region - but also in the continued leadership of OMD and the strength of PHD, Initiative, and UM, speaks to the consistency, collaboration, and ambition of our teams worldwide.
RECMA Ranking Caps an Impressive First Hundred Days
The report lands as Omnicom Media recently marked its first 100 days, during which OM announced first-mover data partnerships with Amazon, Google, Meta, Roku, Pinterest, and Walmart; saw Omnicom's commerce capabilities receive the highest possible scores in the Forrester Commerce Services Wave evaluation; paved the way for more than 30 clients to participate in the launch of ChatGPT ads; and was awarded $5 billion in new business, wins, retentions, and expansions. In recent weeks, trade publications have reported Delta, Dyson, and streaming platform SkyShowtime entrusting their global media investment business to Omnicom Media.
Says Adamski, "As we move beyond our first 100 days, these milestones reinforce our belief that growth by design - powered by Omnicom Media's unique advantages in scale data, identity, commerce and talent - will enable us to deliver outsized growth for our clients and define the future of our industry."
OMD's Lock on #1 Holds for Historic 11th Cycle
Describing OMD's 11th top ranking as representing a "very comfortable" lead vs. the #2 ranked agency, RECMA reported that OMD also showed the greatest consistency of its performance across the 45 markets studied, ranking Dominant or High Profile in 62% of all markets. Looking at diversified services, OMD was ranked #1 in North America and EMEA for Digital, Data and Content experts.
In the July 2025 RECMA Overall Activity Volume (OAV) analysis that tracks billings volume for more than 800 agencies across 54 markets), OMD was once again ranked #1 by volume, with close to $USD 35.6 billion in total billings - outperforming its nearest competitor by $4.4 billion – and YoY growth of +9.5 %.
ABOUT OMNICOM MEDIA
Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, is the world's largest global media management network. Powered by the Omni Intelligence Platform, Omnicom Media agencies leverage $73.5 billion in billings, 40,000+ specialists across 70+ markets, and the industry's most powerful portfolio of Identity (Acxiom RealID™), Commerce (Flywheel), and Intelligence (Q™) assets to design dynamic Growth Ecosystems that enable the world's most ambitious businesses to grow faster and smarter. The Omnicom Media portfolio includes leading global media agency brands OMD, Initiative, PHD, UM, Hearts & Science, and Mediahub; Data, Identity & Analytics powerhouses Acxiom and Annalect; and a broad spectrum of specialized services. For more information visit omnicommedia.com
CONTACT: Isabelle Gauvry, isabelle.gauvry@omc.com
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OMNICOM MEDIA NAMED BEST PERFORMING GLOBAL MEDIA GROUP, EARNS #1 RANKING ACROSS ALL FOUR REGIONS
OMNICOM MEDIA NAMED BEST PERFORMING GLOBAL MEDIA GROUP, EARNS #1 RANKING ACROSS ALL FOUR REGIONS
OMNICOM MEDIA NAMED BEST PERFORMING GLOBAL MEDIA GROUP, EARNS #1 RANKING ACROSS ALL FOUR REGIONS
ANSHUN, China, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 21, at the Guizhou Anshun Tourism Development Conference, Mafengwo Travel Group officially launched three flagship "New Mountain Play" benchmark projects — Huangheying Water Cave, Lotus Ancient Cave, and Luoyang Glasswater Gorge — while jointly releasing the 2026 Anshun Mountain Outdoor New Play Playbook with the Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism. By redefining mountain outdoor travel experiences through "new play," the initiative injects fresh momentum into Anshun's positioning as an international mountain tourism destination.
"Personalized travel is rising rapidly. Tourism is transitioning from a 'sightseeing economy' to an 'experience economy.' More than just 'having been there,' travelers today seek emotional value from scenic spots and related projects," said Chen Gang, Founder and CEO of Mafengwo, in a speech titled *Co-creating the Super Play Era of Mountain Tourism*. He noted that leveraging benchmark new-play projects such as Huangheying Water Cave, Lotus Ancient Cave, and Luoyang Glasswater Gorge, Mafengwo will work with Anshun to integrate "new play, new formats, new marketing, and new consumption" into a holistic innovation ecosystem for destination-wide play. Together, they aim to revitalize natural resources, energize industrial momentum, link rural revitalization, and jointly build Anshun into a national hub for new mountain play.
At a time when travelers are increasingly weary of "man-made check-in spots" and homogenized internet-famous projects, the newly launched projects abandon the old path of large-scale construction. Instead, they return to the wild itself, adopting a "light development, heavy experience" approach to create mountain plays that are "wild on the outside, refined on the inside." Huangheying Water Cave focuses on "natural wonders + interactive adventure," using its original "water-cave" karst features to create a genuine sense of "underground exploration." Lotus Ancient Cave, based on a massive natural cave, integrates "light ultimate" activities such as via ferrata, rappelling, and cave drop towers, allowing ordinary visitors to feel adrenaline-pumping "heart-racing moments" in a natural setting. Luoyang Glasswater Gorge follows the original river course, using natural elevation differences to design trails for hiking, canyoning, and waterfall rappelling, with minimal artificial construction, emphasizing the pristine "glass water" and an eco-harmonious, back-to-nature mountain experience.
At the "2026 Anshun Mountain Tourism New Play" sharing session, Mafengwo Travel Group and the Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism jointly released the *2026 Anshun Mountain Outdoor New Play Playbook*. Ten selected plays in non-traditional mountain settings were featured, including "Night Tour of Dupo Tang — Immersive Journey into the World of Journey to the West," "Watch Intangible Cultural Heritage 'Spider-Man' Climb Cliffs for Bird's Nests," and "370-Meter Free Fall at Balinghe Bridge." These showcase how Anshun creatively uses its karst landscapes as a natural "amusement park" for mountain experiences.
He Weihong, Vice Mayor of Anshun, stated in his address: "In Anshun, the 'City of 21°C,' mountains are no longer just scenery to be viewed. They are living fields to be climbed, immersed in, jumped over, and breathed in. Anshun will take this conference as an opportunity to accelerate the internationalization of its mountain tourism and build a first-class mountain outdoor sports destination." During the event, Anshun Tourism Group also promoted its mountain outdoor travel routes.
By early 2026, the number of outdoor sports participants in China had exceeded 400 million, with participation in mountain hiking, trail running, rock climbing, and canyoning rising year by year. Driven by the dual trends of "nationwide fitness" and "pan-outdoor" activities, mountain play is moving from niche circles to the general public. Unlike the high barriers of traditional outdoor activities, Anshun's new plays target the blue ocean market of "light ultimate + strong experience + high shareability." Whether it's a "bridge bungee jump," checking out the natural wonder "Eye of the Great Sage," or experiencing a "Journey to the West fantasy" at night by Dupo Tang Waterfall — these activities are novel, beginner-friendly, and serve as natural content and social currency.
Anshun's mountain play innovation has also attracted international attention. Anouar, Chief Representative of the Tunisian National Tourism Office in China, noted in his speech that Anshun's innovation in integrating mountain tourism and sports is worth learning from for many international peers. He noted that Tunisia has diverse mountain resources across the country, with history embedded in the mountains and culture in the scenery — this is the unique charm of Tunisia's mountains. He looks forward to China-Tunisia cooperation to explore more mountain tourism opportunities and co-create new partnership models.
An international dialogue session brought together representatives from the Norwegian National Tourist Board, Visit Flanders (Belgium), and the Saudi Tourism Authority to discuss mountain outdoor tourism upgrade from a global perspective. The guests agreed that they were delighted to see that Anshun is not simply replicating a "Switzerland of the East" but is creating an entirely new "universal language of mountain tourism." The internationalization of mountain tourism is not about imitation but about excavating the unique narratives of local landscapes — with its green mountains and clear waters as the canvas and play innovation as the brush, Anshun is painting a vibrant new picture for the world.
A domestic dialogue session brought together frontier explorers, practitioners, and experts in mountain sports tourism to discuss the future development of mountain sports tourism from the perspectives of communities, products, and operations. Qin Chuan, Founder of Wanan Youth Travel, noted that with technological advancements and equipment iteration, more and more "outdoor novices" without professional training can enjoy the pleasures of the wild. Currently, Wanan Youth Travel is selecting and developing "super single products" and continuously improving service quality to deliver ultimate outdoor experiences to visitors.
After the conference, industry guests conducted on-site inspections of new play projects, including Lotus Ancient Cave, Dupo Tang Night Tour, Anshun Ancient Town, and Getu River. Wang Yu, Chief Representative of the Norwegian National Tourist Board in Greater China, remarked: "Anshun and Norway share many similarities. Anshun's new mountain plays emphasize 'light development, heavy experience.' Take Lotus Ancient Cave — it doesn't feel like a 'designed' scenic spot, but rather an extension of Anshun's natural mountain charm itself, an experiential field you can fully immerse yourself in. The scale of this 'light ultimate' experience is just right — thrilling enough, yet truly authentic."
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Light Ultimate, High Experience, Original Ecology, Personalization -- Mafengwo and Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism Co-create New Forms of Mountain Tourism
Light Ultimate, High Experience, Original Ecology, Personalization -- Mafengwo and Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio, TV and Tourism Co-create New Forms of Mountain Tourism
