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NEW YORK, Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), the leading global advertising and
marketing services group, announced today that it has acquired a majority stake
in 180 Amsterdam.

Founded in 1998 by Managing Partners Alex Melvin, Guy Hayward and Chris
Mendola, 180 Amsterdam is one of the most awarded independent agencies in the
world. Its work is regularly featured in the Clio, One Show, D&AD and Cannes
Advertising Festivals. In 2004, 180 Amsterdam was recognized as the world’s
third most awarded agency at the Cannes Lions International Advertising
Festival. Its founding client adidas was awarded the ‘Advertiser of the Year’
accolade at the 2006 Cannes Festival.

180’s management lineup is completed by Managing Partner Peter Cline, and
Executive Creative Directors Andy Fackrell and Richard Bullock.

"Led by an outstanding management team, 180 is at the leading edge of
international creativity. We are delighted to welcome 180 to our portfolio of
award winning, world-class creative agencies," said John Wren, President and
CEO of Omnicom Group Inc.

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global
marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and
numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and
buying, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty
communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

180 Amsterdam (www.180amsterdam.com) is an international agency that
employs 100+ people from over 25 countries. 180’s client roster includes
Motorola, Omega Watches, Amstel, Sony Electronics USA, Amnesty International
and adidas International.

SOURCE: Omnicom Group Inc.

CONTACT: Pat Sloan,
Omnicom,
+1-212-415-2109, or

Jessica Hartley,
180 Amsterdam,
+31-20-4222-180

Web site: http://www.omnicomgroup.com
http://www.180amsterdam.com

(OMC)