FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date August 10, 2010

Location New York, New York

DDB’s Minerva Garcia Wins AAF Diversity Achievement Award

For Diversity Efforts

New York, NY, August 10, 2010 -- DDB announced today that DDB New York Human
Resource Manager Minerva Garcia has been awarded the Diversity Achievement
Award for Educator by the American Advertising Federation (AAF). The yearly
Diversity Achievement and Mosaic Awards presentation honors companies and
individuals that have demonstrated innovative efforts in multicultural marketing and
advertising. The Educator category is designed to recognize an individual who has
increased awareness of the aspirations, obstacles and performance of minority groups
among the general population.

“The existence of the Diversity Achievement Educator Award is a testament to the

AAF’s commitment to diversity and education,” said Garcia. “When I consider the
many dedicated educators presently in the advertising industry, I’m truly honored to be
the recipient of this award. I’m passionate about education and sincerely appreciate
the many people who have made this possible. To be recognized by my peers for my
educational contributions and for having an impact on students, colleagues and the
discipline itself is extremely rewarding.”

Garcia has been with DDB since 1998 and was named Director of Diversity for DDB
New York in 2009. As Director of Diversity, Garcia constantly engages in proactive
talent scouting for top multicultural talent, creates innovative diversity programs, and
serves as a resource for employees, managers and clients to ensure understanding of
diversity efforts and goals.

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“Minerva is truly deserving of this award and I’m extremely proud of her and her
achievements on behalf of DDB,” said Peter Hempel, President & CEO of DDB New
York. “She has been pivotal in enlightening so many to the rewards of diversity and
succeeded in bringing fresh voices to find significant roles in our vibrant industry. For
years, Minerva has helped champion diversity in every way, and used education to
enrich DDB’s culture of inclusion, make an impact in our industry, and expand her own
academic credentials.”

The AAF's District Two Diversity Achievement Awards and Mosaic Awards will be
presented at a luncheon on September 29, 2010, at the New York Athletic Club.

About DDB
DDB Worldwide Communications Group Inc (www.ddb.com) ranks among the top five
consolidated advertising and marketing services global networks, according to Advertising Age.
Consistently one of the most creatively awarded networks globally, DDB was Campaign’s 2009
Global Network of the Year and captured both the Cyber Grand Prix and Film Craft Grand Prix
at the 2010 International Advertising Festival in Cannes. With more than 200 offices in over 90
countries, the DDB Group helps grow the value and influence of leading brands around the
world. We believe that creativity is the most powerful force in business, allowing us to develop
the ideas that people want to play with, participate in and pass along. We call this Social
Creativity, which results in ShareValue, the powerful combination of influence within social
communities and tangible business performance. DDB Worldwide is part of Omnicom Group
Inc. (OMC).

Contact:
Alexandra Delanghe
212-415-2855

Pat Sloan
212-415-2109

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