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Omnicom bags top honors at 2015 Spikes Asia Festival
MUMBAI: Omnicom agencies took the top honours at the annual Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity. BBDO received the night’s top honor, Network of the Year, for the second consecutive year, with DDB placing third. The award comes on the heels of BBDO winning the Cannes Lions APAC Network of the Year.
On the other hand, Colenso BBDO won Agency of the Year and DDB Group New Zealand placed third. OMD China was among the top three Media Agencies of the Year.
In total, over 40 Omnicom agencies in 12 countries contributed to nearly 150 Spike awards. More than any other holding company, Omnicom agencies won four Grand Prix awards in Design, Digital, Direct, and Promo and Activation, as well as three Creative Effectiveness awards.
Colenso BBDO’s ‘Reduce Speed Dial’ innovative campaign for Volkswagen was a multiple award-winner taking the top prize in Digital and Direct. WhybinTBWA won a Grand Prix and two Golds for their ‘It’s Your Call’ campaign for 3AW. DDB Group New Zealand was among the top three agencies and won two Grand Prix awards, the highest honour, in Design, Promo and Activation.
“Omnicom once again had a great showing at Spikes and it’s especially gratifying to see our networks and agencies continue their winning streak in an incredibly competitive region. I am extremely proud of the recognition, the work that earned it, and the people that made it happen,” said Omnicom Group president and CEO John Wren.
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Gaëtan du Peloux of Marcel named jury chair for Abby Awards 2026
French creative leader to head Still Print category at Goafest this May
MUMBAI: Gaëtan du Peloux, co-president and chief creative officer at Marcel, has been appointed jury chair for the Still Print category at the Abby Awards 2026, powered by The One Club | The One Show.
Born in Paris and the eldest of seven siblings, du Peloux began his career as a copywriter at CLM/BBDO in 2003. Over the years, he has become one of the most celebrated French creatives of his generation, with over 400 awards to his name, including multiple Cannes Lions Grand Prix, D&AD Black Pencils and One Show best of show accolades.
At Marcel, the creative hot shop of Publicis Groupe, du Peloux and his creative partner, Youri Guerassimov, have produced landmark campaigns for national and international brands. Notable work includes “The Inglorious Fruits & Vegetables” for Intermarché, “The Black Supermarket” for Carrefour, “HackMarket” for Back Market, and “WoMen’s Football” for Orange.
Du Peloux also serves as president of the French Art Director’s Club and has participated in numerous creative festivals worldwide, including D&AD, Cannes Lions, One Show, Clio, LIA, Eurobest, Andy, NY Festival and French ADC. Outside work, he is a husband and father of three.
The Abby Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show will take place during Goafest 2026 from 20 to 22 May in Goa, where du Peloux will lead the judging of the Still Print category.
