Omnicom Media Again Named Best Performing Global Media Group, Earns #1 Ranking Across All Four Regions

Latest RECMA Diagnostics Report sees OM agency OMD scoring its 12^th consecutive #1 ranking, with PHD and Initiative ranked in the top five

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 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, has again 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.  This marks the second consecutive report in which Omnicom Media has topped the Network Diagnostics report's global and regional rankings.

As RECMA notes in its report, Omnicom Media "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 with just under 35% of quali-share.

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.  

"These results are a powerful validation that our Growth by Design strategy - built on the simple premise of bringing together our singular advantages in scale, data, identity, commerce, and talent to create a competitive advantage for our clients – is working," says Omnicom Media CEO Florian Adamski.  "Leading RECMA's global and all four regional rankings for the second consecutive time since the integration of Omnicom and IPG's media groups, and with three agencies among the global top five, demonstrates the strength of our connected capabilities and our ability to consistent translate them into outsize growth for the world's leading brands."  

The RECMA ranking lands amidst a winning streak for Omnicom Media, which in October alone won the media business for The Coca-Cola Company in North America; grocery retailer Lidl across Europe; the global assignment for Lavazza coffee; The British Council; and the L'Oréal business in the DACH region. Adding this 30-day sprint to a 2026 global and regional win record that already included Adidas, Aviva, CVS, Delta, Dyson, IBM, Novo Nordisk, Uber, and Xiaomi brings Omnicom Media's YTD total to approximately US$10 billion in billings won or retained through competitive pitches, more than any other holding company.

Omnicom Media Agencies Dominant the Top Five

Three Omnicom Media agencies - OMD, PHD and Initiative - were among the top five best performing global media agencies, with OMD topping the ranking for the 12^th consecutive report.

OMD also stood out as the most balanced agency in terms of performance across the 45 countries studied, ranked as Dominant or High Profile in 29 markets (65% of those evaluated); and was ranked #1 globally for both Digiday Data & Content Experts and its Client Portfolio Profile, which shows very good relationship stability across a roster that includes both major international accounts and a strong local client base.

Hearts United - OM's newly launched agency that brought together Hearts & Science and Mediahub – and PHD were both among the agencies that showed the greatest increase in quali-share scores since the last report as well as over a three-year window, with Hearts United topping this ranking and PHD close behind at #3. 

Noting the positive impact that Omnicom's acquisition of IPG has had on the OM agency portfolio, RECMA notes, "all of the group's agencies are benefiting from the advantages in this evaluation, particularly the integration of data and digital specialist units."

Says Adamski, "RECMA's findings underscore the value of what we are building together. The integration of our data and digital specialists, combined with the depth of talent and expertise across our agency portfolio, is creating capabilities that are greater than the sum of their parts. We have the scale to shape the marketplace, the intelligence to make better decisions and the talent to turn those advantages into results. That positions Omnicom Media not simply to lead today's industry, but to help define what the next generation of media looks like."

 "Ultimately, the value of our combined capabilities is measured by what they make possible for our clients," says Adamski.  By connecting data, identity, commerce, technology, and talent across our business, we can give clients a more complete view of their opportunities, make better investment decisions and turn those decisions into stronger business outcomes. The advantage is not simply the scale of what we bring together, but how we put it to work to help our clients grow, compete, and stay ahead in an increasingly complex marketplace."

CONTACT:  isabelle.gauvry@omc.com

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 $75.6 billion in billings, 47,000 specialists across 70+ markets, and the industry's most powerful portfolio identity, commerce, and intelligence assets to design dynamic Growth Ecosystems that enable the world's most ambitious businesses to grow faster and smarter. The Omnicom Media portfolio includes global media agency brands OMD, PHD, Initiative, Hearts United, and UM; core Omnicom Integrated Media offerings Acxiom, the world's premier identity solution, and the Flywheel end-to-end commerce solution; and specialty services across the cloud consulting, creator, financial, healthcare, and sports & entertainment categories.  For more information visit omnicommedia.com

About RECMA

RECMA was founded in June 1991 in Paris and is the only global research company that evaluates and rates media agencies qualitatively and quantitatively. RECMA is the leading research company producing a wide range of rankings and reports dedicated to the media industry professionals. RECMA collects and analyzes data from more than 1000 media agencies in 70 countries. For more information visit recma.com.

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Omnicom Media Again Named Best Performing Global Media Group, Earns #1 Ranking Across All Four Regions

Omnicom Media Again Named Best Performing Global Media Group, Earns #1 Ranking Across All Four Regions

Omnicom Media Again Named Best Performing Global Media Group, Earns #1 Ranking Across All Four Regions

Omnicom Media Again Named Best Performing Global Media Group, Earns #1 Ranking Across All Four Regions

HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) reached a historic milestone in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2027, rising to 4th place in Asia among 1,725 participating institutions and placing 2nd in Hong Kong. CityUHK entered Asia's top five for the first time, reflecting its steady progress and dedication to academic research, pedagogical excellence and internationalisation.

Hong Kong's higher education sector also achieved a significant milestone this year, with three universities placing among Asia's top five for the first time ever, further reinforcing the city's position as an international education hub. CityUHK rose three places from last year to rank 4th in Asia and 2nd in Hong Kong.

QS Asia University Rankings 2027: Hong Kong institutions

	Rank
The University of Hong Kong	1
City University of Hong Kong	4
The Chinese University of Hong Kong	5
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University	9
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	9

Rank

The University of Hong Kong

1

City University of Hong Kong

4

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

5

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

9

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

9

CityUHK excelled across major evaluation metrics, ranking 1st in Asia in three indicators and 1st in Hong Kong in eight indicators. The University achieved the top position in Asia for "Staff with PhD", "International Faculty" and "Outbound Exchange Students", demonstrating its leadership in academic talent, internationalisation and global mobility opportunities.

In scholarly research, CityUHK maintained its strong academic performance, ranking 1st in Hong Kong for "Staff with PhD", "Citations per Paper" and "Papers per Faculty". These accomplishments reflect the University's success in attracting outstanding researchers and generating high-impact research with global influence.

The University also maintained its leadership in internationalisation, ranking 1st in Hong Kong for the fourth consecutive year (2024-2027) across all four internationalisation indicators: "International Faculty", "International Students", "Inbound Exchange Students" and "Outbound Exchange Students". In addition, CityUHK ranked 1st locally in the "Faculty Student Ratio" indicator.

Furthermore, CityUHK recorded notable improvements in both the "Academic Reputation" and "Employer Reputation" indicators, reflecting growing recognition from the global academic community and employers for the University's research excellence, teaching quality and graduates' competitiveness.

Professor Chun-Sing Lee, Acting President of CityUHK, welcomed the announcement, stating, "CityUHK's rise to 4th in Asia, entering the top five for the first time, and ranking 2nd locally, is an encouraging achievement. This progress reflects the collective efforts of our academic community to pursue excellence in research and create an inspiring learning environment. It also demonstrates the success of our strategic commitment to recruiting global academic talent and nurturing future leaders."

"As a globally engaged institution rooted in Hong Kong, CityUHK will continue to advance interdisciplinary collaboration, broaden international scholarly exchange, and welcome outstanding students and scholars from around the world," added Professor Lee. "We remain committed to supporting the HKSAR Government's 'Study in Hong Kong' initiative, contributing to Hong Kong's development as an international education hub."

CityUHK also received two major QS honours: the "Research and Discovery Champions" award, which commends distinction in academic reputation, citation impact and publication output, and the "Learning Experience Champions" award, which recognises institutions that provide high-quality learning environments supported by favourable faculty-student ratios and highly qualified staff.

CityUHK's institutional progress is consistently reflected in other global benchmarks. Alongside being recognised by Times Higher Education (THE) as the Most International University in the World for three consecutive years, CityUHK is the second university in Hong Kong to achieve top-100 standing across all four major world university rankings: QS, THE, US News and ShanghaiRanking. Moving forward, CityUHK will continue to deepen research synergies with leading institutions worldwide, translating research findings into practical solutions for society.

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CityUHK achieves a historic 4th place in QS Asia University Rankings 2027, debuts in Asia's top five; tops Asia in three indicators and Hong Kong in eight