DDB Worldwide
Industry: Advertising company
DescriptionDDB Worldwide Communications Group Inc., known internationally as DDB, is a worldwide marketing communications network. It is owned by Omnicom Group Inc, one of the world's largest advertising holding companies. CEO: Wendy Clark (Feb 7, 2018–) Headquarters: New York Founded: 1986, New York City, NY Subsidiaries: adam&eveDDB, DDB Mudra, DDB Group Australia, Parent organization: Omnicom Group Founders: James Edwin Doyle, Maxwell Dane
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DDB Worldwide Employees
Marlowe Digtial Graphics, Inc. April 1996 - Present
Tiffany & Co. 1996 - Present
Cline, Davis, Mann 1998 - 2003
DDB Worldwide 1996 - 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, New Business Development, Advertising, Photoshop
Education
Rutgers Bloustein School of Public Planning 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Public Affairs and Politics
Thomas Edison State College 2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Global Knowledge 2009 — 2009
Workshop, Business Analysis
Rutgers Executive Development 2009 — 2009
Professional Development, Project Management
Fossil Group, Inc. August 2015 - Present
DDB Worldwide May 2015 - July 2015
StudioGood November 2014 - April 2015
Young & Rubicam June 2014 - August 2014
MediaVest June 2013 - August 2013
The Independent Florida Alligator August 2012 - December 2012
City of Garland June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Social Networking, Social Media, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Editing, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Microsoft Excel, Tumblr, AP Style, Excel, Twitter, Business Correspondence, Networking, Outlook, Creative Writing, Sociology, Hootsuite, Budgeting, Market Research, Strategic Brand..., Consumer Insight, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Creative Strategy, Campaign Development, Project Management, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Florida 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Advertising, Magna Cum Laude
Garland High School 2007 — 2011
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Precision Health Economics, LLC August 2011 - Present
DDB Worldwide June 2004 - September 2011
Campbell-Ewald 1990 - 2004
Campbell-Ewald 1990 - 2004
Campbell-Ewald 1990 - 2004
Skills
Vendor Relations, Budgeting, Event Planning, Management, Budgets, Project Coordination, Recruiting, Project Management, Staff Development, Office Management, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Accounts Payable, Negotiation, Staff Management, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Project Planning, Healthcare, Talent Management, Administration, Data Analysis, Analysis, Strategy, Executive Level..., Marketing Event Planning, Human Resource...
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Push July 2012 - March 2014
MMGY Global (formerly Ypartnership) 2012 - 2012
Ypartnership January 2009 - December 2011
Ypartnership November 2006 - January 2009
Carrafiello Diehl & Associates 2002 - 2004
DDB Worldwide 1995 - 2000
J. Walter Thompson Worldwide 1992 - 1995
DMB&B 1989 - 1992
NWAyer 1986 - 1989
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Strategy, Product Development, Creative Direction, Advertising, Media Planning, Media Buying, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Account Management, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Research, Branding & Identity, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Florida 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising
Nacho Industries January 2012 - Present
The PARAGRAPH Project August 2011 - January 2013
StrawberryFrog January 2011 - August 2011
StrawberryFrog April 2009 - January 2011
StrawberryFrog April 2008 - April 2009
DDB Worldwide October 2007 - April 2008
DDB Worldwide June 2006 - October 2007
Rivers Agency 2005 - 2006
Skills
Research, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Insights, Account Management, Creative Strategy, Customer Insight, Strategy, Market Research, Marketing Research, Management, Social Media Marketing, Analytics, Relationship Marketing, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, English
Chestnut Hill Academy 1990 — 2002
Grainger April 2012 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2010 - August 2011
DDB Worldwide August 2007 - March 2010
Diane Mahon Design January 2005 - December 2008
Mahon Consulting August 2005 - August 2007
DDB 1994 - March 2000
J. WALTER THOMPSON 1984 - 1994
Skills
Advertising, Prospect and brand..., Concept Ideation, New Product Ideation..., Branding and Identity, New Business Development, Pitching, Prospecting, Brand Migration, Client Management, Cross-functional Team..., Mentoring, QSR Marketing/Advertsing, Retail..., Fashion..., Marketing to kids, women and moms, Persuasive Writer and..., RFI/RFP, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Proficient in Word, PowerPoint & Keynote..., Keyword search, Product Sourcing, Outside resource..., Presentation Development, Presenter, Web Content Production, Idea Generation, Marketing, CRM, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Strategy, Content Development, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA, English Literature
LeapSpring, Inc. June 2015 - Present
SB Consulting June 2012 - June 2015
G2 Worldwide November 2010 - June 2012
RAPP/The Collaboratory September 2009 - November 2010
RAPP Worldwide (Formerly Rapp Collins) January 2007 - September 2009
DDB Worldwide 2004 - 2007
TracyLocke 1999 - 2004
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Research, Advertising, Brand Architecture, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Mobile Marketing, Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Customer Insight, Direct Marketing, Brand Management
Education
Union College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Staples July 2009 - Present
R. Woolsey & Associates June 2000 - May 2006
DDB Worldwide 1998 - 2000
Starbucks Coffee Company July 1998 - November 1998
Lipman Hearne September 1996 - June 1998
Skills
Management, Packaging, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Product Development, Account Management, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, B2B, Retail, Budgets, Project Management
Education
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
BFA, Visual Design/Typography
DDB Worldwide 2006 - Present
Interbrand 1985 - 2006
Education
University of Kentucky 1977 — 1981
Communications
NC2 Media 2015 - Present
BBDO Atlanta 2012 - 2014
DDB Worldwide 2009 - 2012
Publicis July 2004 - March 2009
BBDO 2003 - 2004
DH&Q/Tombras Advertising 2001 - 2003
Biopage Inc. 2000 - 2001
The Buntin Group 1998 - 2000
Young & Rubicam Advertising 1994 - 1998
D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles 1991 - 1994
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Integrated Marketing..., Brand Building, Executive Management, Agency Management and..., Profit & Loss Management, Integration, Multiple Disciplines, Organizational Culture, Creative Collaboration, Global Account..., Client Engagement, Talent Management, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial..., Branding & Identity, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, CPG, FMCG, Beverage Marketing, Alcoholic Beverages, BEER, B2B, Telecommunications, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, B2C, Creative Strategy, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing, Market Research, Strategy, Brand Architecture, P&L Management, Corporate Branding, Digital Strategy, Brand Development, Customer Engagement, Interactive Advertising, Start-ups
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2009 — 2009
Executive Certificate
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1979 — 1983
B.S. in Communications
Arnold Worldwide June 2010 - Present
"Life In Short" the Movie June 2010 - February 2011
Digitas September 2009 - June 2010
The Insanity Corporation July 2008 - May 2009
Arnold Worldwide February 2008 - June 2008
Dentsu America March 2008 - April 2008
JWT March 2004 - November 2007
DDB Worldwide 1999 - 2004
J.Walter Thompson 1985 - 1999
Saatchi & Saatchi 1983 - 1985
Skills
Content Production, Commercials, Contract Negotiation, Post Production, Mass Production, Television, Film, Advertising, Video, Video Editing, Video Production, Broadcast, Creative Direction, Film Production, Integrated Marketing, Digital Media, Short Films, Entertainment, New Media, Content Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Media Production, Radio, Documentaries, Producing, Final Cut Pro, Production Managment, Motion Graphics, Avid, Web Video, HD Video, Avid Media Composer, Screenwriting
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Google, Inc. February 2006 - Present
DDB Worldwide April 2001 - February 2006
marchFIRST June 2000 - March 2001
Young & Rubicam August 1997 - June 2000
Euro RSCG October 1990 - August 1997
Ogilvy & Mather September 1989 - October 1990
Skills
Promotions, Market Planning, Leadership, Product Development, Brand Architecture, Lead Generation, Mobile Marketing, Integrated Marketing, New Media, Online Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, FMCG, Direct Marketing, Digital Media, Retail, Interactive Marketing, SEM, Categorization, Advertising, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Research, Product Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Digital Strategy, Customer Insight, Creative Strategy, PPC, CRM, Product Management, E-commerce, Brand Development, Analytics, Start-ups, Mobile Advertising, Marketing Management, Web Analytics, Google Adwords, Media Planning, B2B Marketing, Google Analytics, Mobile Devices, Brand Management
Education
University of Illinois 1987 — 1989
MBA, Marketing
University of Notre Dame 1983 — 1987
BA
Publicis January 2014 - Present
DDB Worldwide February 2010 - December 2013
DDB January 2008 - February 2010
Oscar Mayer June 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Media Planning, Digital Strategy, Creative Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Brand Architecture, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Advertising
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Journalism, Magazine Journalism
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board May 2014 - Present
Advertising & Media Consultant 2013 - 2014
Campbell Ewald March 2012 - September 2013
David&Goliath 2010 - 2011
Consultant / Advertising and Marketing 2008 - 2011
R&R Partners 2005 - 2008
davidandgoliath 2002 - 2005
DDB Worldwide 2000 - 2002
Skills
Digital Strategy, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Account Management, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Media Planning, Tourism, Brand Management, Sports Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sponsorship Activation, Promotions, Event Management, Branded Entertainment, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Activation, International Marketing, Operations Management, Production Managment, Project Management, Outdoor Advertising, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Nevada-Reno
Journalism, emphasis in Advertising, minor in Marketing
DDB Worldwide December 2010 - Present
DDB November 2008 - December 2010
DDB January 2002 - November 2008
DDB July 1998 - January 2002
DDB July 1996 - July 1998
DDB February 1994 - July 1996
Arthur Andersen 1985 - 1993
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Brand Development, Mobile Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Interactive Marketing, Strategy, Creative Direction, Digital Media, Creative Strategy, Advertising, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Corporate Branding, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Online Marketing, Content Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Social Media, Management
Education
University of Mississippi 1983 — 1985
BS, Accountancy
MKG - The Experiential Marketing Agency March 2015 - Present
MKG - The Experiential Marketing Agency May 2013 - March 2015
gyro December 2011 - May 2013
BBDO June 2010 - December 2011
DDB WORLDWIDE June 2009 - August 2009
GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO June 2008 - August 2008
INSOMNIA COOKIES July 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Creative Strategy, Strategic Planning, Photography, Social Media, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Keynote, Brainstorm Facilitation, New Business Development, HTML + CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Prezi, Marketing
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2006 — 2010
BA, Communications, Consumer Psychology
Millburn Senior High School 2002 — 2006
Merck January 2013 - Present
People to People Ambassador Programs November 2009 - December 2012
Collegiate Corporation January 2006 - March 2009
Grey Group January 2005 - December 2005
A.D.D.Marketing 2000 - 2004
DDB Worldwide 1997 - 1999
Lois EJL 1997 - 1997
McCann Erickson (formerly Anderson & Lembke) 1995 - 1995
JWT 1993 - 1995
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Promotions, Customer Relations, Business Development, Web 2.0, CRM, Online Advertising, German, Cross-cultural Teams, Customer Service, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Program Management, Media Planning, SEO, Email Marketing, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Product Launch, New Media, Leadership, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEM, Facebook, Management, Creative Direction, Budgets, Strategy, Creative Strategy, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Social Networking, Corporate Branding, Copywriting, Brand Development, Lead Generation, Market Research, Mobile Marketing, Internal Communications
Education
University of Oregon 1989 — 1993
BA, Journalism/German
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau 1991 — 1992
Political Science and Government
Kantonschule Zuercher Oberland 1987 — 1988
Prep, Prep
JWT June 2010 - Present
LB Consulting October 2008 - June 2010
Mullen Advertising January 2007 - October 2008
1508 Inc. October 2003 - January 2007
RR Donnelley May 2002 - October 2003
DDB Worldwide January 1994 - May 2002
Skills
Multi-channel Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, B2B, CRM, Relationship Marketing, Analytics, Marketing, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Strategic Communications, Entrepreneurship, Segmentation, Management, Leadership, Digital Strategy, Database Marketing, Strategic Planning, Interactive Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Brand Development, Creative Strategy, Customer Insight, Media Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Keller Williams Signature Realty, The Loken Group October 2013 - Present
CHI&Partners / The Box Houston September 2011 - May 2013
DDB Worldwide November 2005 - May 2011
DDB Worldwide May 2003 - October 2005
Ogilvy & Mather December 2001 - May 2003
Ogilvy & Mather June 1998 - December 2001
Ogilvy & Mather May 1996 - June 1998
Consolidated Graphics June 1993 - May 1996
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Creative Strategy, Direct Marketing, Management, Digital Strategy, Account Management, Relationship Marketing, Brand Architecture, Direct Mail, Strategic Planning, Interactive Advertising, Brand Development, Real Estate, Luxury Homes, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Lead Generation, First Time Home Buyers, First Time Home Sellers, Real Estate Transactions
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business 1989 — 1993
BBA, Marketing
Leo Burnett December 2011 - Present
Starcom MediaVest Group March 2010 - November 2011
MindShare 2006 - March 2010
OMD June 2003 - June 2006
Foote, Cone, & Belding 1999 - 2003
DDB Worldwide 1997 - 1999
Skills
New Media, Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Interactive Marketing, Strategy, Creative Direction, Mobile Devices, Digital Strategy, Customer Insight, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Business Strategy, Web Analytics, Management, Project Planning, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing, Leadership, Mobile Marketing, Market Research, Media Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Sales, Multimedia, Analytics
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Facebook November 2014 - Present
Venables Bell and Partners November 2012 - October 2014
Venables Bell and Partners October 2010 - October 2012
OMD August 2009 - April 2010
OMD July 2007 - July 2009
OMD August 2003 - June 2007
DDB Worldwide May 2000 - July 2003
Y&R 1999 - 1999
Skills
Marketing Research, Integrated Marketing, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing..., Strategic Communications, Media Strategy, Media Planning, Media Buying, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Online Advertising, Mobile Advertising, Management, Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Strategy
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1996 — 1998
BA
Formula Cosmetics, LLC 2008 - Present
Tom Lux May 2007 - Present
Harry and David 2005 - 2007
Woo Agency 2004 - 2005
DDB Worldwide 1999 - 2001
DDB 1998 - 2000
Hill Holliday 1997 - 1998
Skills
Copywriting, Advertising, Creative Strategy, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Art Direction, Direct Mail, Marketing, Public Relations, Catalogs, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Concept Development, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Brand Management, Brochures, Branding & Identity, Digital Media, Content Strategy, InDesign, Corporate Branding, Strategy
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1984 — 1987
Master's degree, Communication and Media Studies
University of California, Berkeley
shaker
Leo Burnett Canada August 2007 - Present
DDB Worldwide April 2006 - August 2007
McCann Worldgroup February 2003 - April 2006
Cossette Communication-Marketing 1999 - 2003
Education
University of Calgary
MBA, International Finance & Marketing Strategy
Stanford University February 2008 - Present
DDB Worldwide 2000 - 2005
DDB/SF 1998 - 2004
FCB/SF 1984 - 1996
Foote, Cone & Belding 1984 - 1996
Foote, Cone & Belding, SF 1984 - 1995
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Southern California 1982 — 1984
MBA, Business
University of California, Berkeley 1973 — 1977
B.A., Journalism
John Wiley and Sons March 2014 - Present
Laparkan Trading Limited April 2011 - March 2014
Kaplan Higher Education June 2008 - April 2011
Laparkan Trading Limited February 2007 - February 2008
DDB Worldwide December 2002 - August 2006
PerkinElmer July 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Management, Lead Generation, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Project Management, Analysis, Marketing Operations, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Leadership, Marketing, Business Process..., Business Development, Product Marketing, Market Research, Process Improvement, Budgets, Customer Service, P&L Management, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Logistics, Enterprise Software, Six Sigma
Education
University of Miami - School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA
Washington University in St. Louis 1997 — 2001
BA
Pine Crest School
Diageo North America June 2008 - Present
Prestige Brands Inc August 2005 - June 2008
Arnold Worldwide 2004 - 2005
DDB Worldwide 2002 - 2004
Education
University of Rhode Island 1995 — 1999
Spaulding HS 1989 — 1995
Public Relations Consultant January 2014 - Present
Doremus May 2003 - Present
Doremus 2003 - Present
Doremus New York May 2003 - January 2014
DDB Worldwide 1999 - 2003
Skills
Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, New Media, Public Relations, Digital Media
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1973 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech and Theater
Seton Hall University
DDB Worldwide Creative DirectorDDB Chicago1985 - Present
DDB 1985 - 2008
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1970 — 1976
Fine Insight, LLC 2001 - Present
Mintz & Hoke Communications 1995 - 2001
Lintas/Lowe & Partners 1991 - 1994
The Bloom Agency 1984 - 1991
FCB Worldwide, Inc. 1981 - 1984
DDB Worldwide 1974 - 1980
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Segmentation, Marketing Research, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Online Advertising, Analytics, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing, Brand Loyalty
Education
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
MBA, Marketing
ArtBinder May 2014 - Present
Mindshare January 2014 - May 2014
Mindshare August 2011 - May 2014
DDB Worldwide January 2011 - August 2011
DDB Worldwide February 2010 - January 2011
Infinia Foresight September 2009 - December 2009
PLENTii Inc. July 2009 - December 2009
Articulation Agency February 2009 - April 2009
Gel Communications September 2008 - December 2008
European Commission March 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Business Development, Intercultural..., Strategy, Market Research, Marketing Communications, New Media, Advertising, Languages, Writing, Fun, Adaptability, Fast Learner
Education
University of Southern California 2008 — 2009
MA, Global Communications
London School of Economics and Political Science 2007 — 2008
MSc, Global Media & Communications
Vassar College 2002 — 2006
BA, International Studies, Art
Brownstone Real Estate May 2011 - Present
Patsy's Cookies, Inc. October 2008 - April 2011
Meter Industries March 2008 - December 2008
Fathom Communications January 2008 - March 2008
G2 Direct and Digital October 2006 - November 2007
DDB Worldwide June 1999 - August 2007
Direct Approach 1996 - 1999
Education
University of Rhode Island 1974 — 1979
BA, Journalism
Sound Mortgage Wine Club ManagerSeghesio Family Vineyards2004 - 2006
DDB Worldwide 2000 - 2003
Education
University of Idaho 1994 — 1999
BS, Marketing
Lake Oswego High School 1993 — 1994
Diploma, General
Carson High School 1990 — 1993
General