For

Immediate Release

Date

6 March 2013

Location Hong Kong

DDB crowned Campaign Asia Pacifics Creative Network of the Year 2012 Hong Kong, March 6, 2013 - After final judging in Singapore on Tuesday, Campaign Asia
Pacific has named DDB Group Asia Pacific as its Creative Network of the Year 2012. Judged by clients and senior Campaign Asia Pacific editorial staff, DDB Group Asia Pacific took the top creative trophy following outstanding year of strong work, new-business performance, growth and acquisitions and innovation. The win comes hot on the heels of DDB's strong performance at the Regional Agency of the Year Awards, which took place in December last year. DDB walked away with twenty nine wins and finalists. John Zeigler, Chairman and CEO of DDB Group Asia Pacific, Japan and India said, "We are delighted with the award. This is an incredible achievement, which would not have happened without the passion, focus and dedication from each and every one of our talented people. We won because we are the only regional network offering world class communication businesses under one united front DDB Group.

Campaign Asia Pacifics Agency of the Year competition is now in its 19th year, and is Asia Pacifics most prestigious awards, recognising inspired leadership, management excellence, outstanding business performance and overall achievements in the regions advertising and communications industry. The complete list of Campaign's Network Agency of the Year awards can be found here: http://www.campaignasia.com/Article/335552,agency-network-of-the-year-winnersannounced.aspx **** DDB Group Asia Pacific is a cohesive collaboration of global businesses, including DDB (advertising), Tribal DDB (digital) Rapp (data-driven marketing and analytics) Interbrand (brand consultancy), DDB Remedy (healthcare and medical), Mango PR (PR and experiential) and TraceyLocke (shopper marketing). We are one of the most awarded advertising and marketing networks in the region. In 2012, DDB Group Asia Pacific was named AdFests Network of the Year for the second consecutive year and we consistently rank among the top two most effective agencies in each local market. The network comprises 33 offices in 14 countries across the region and is part of the DDB Worldwide communications network and Omnicom Group. In 2012, DDB Worldwide was named Advertising Network of the Year by Campaign (UK).
Contact: Karen See Chief Communications Officer DDB Group Asia Pacific M: +852 66872645 E: Karen.see@asiapac.ddb.com