PHD ranked #1 globally, joined by Hearts United and OMD in top five for total new business, while PHD, Hearts United and Initiative sweep the top three for net new business in H1 2026

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- As reported in TheGlobal Media Agency New Business Barometer H1 2026, published today by independent research company COMvergence, Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE:OMC) Connected Capability, was awarded $3.3 billion in new billings in the first half of the year, the best performance among the five global media management groups.

Looking at Total New Business performance (defined by COMvergence as wins minus losses, including retentions) this translated to $3.15 billion, putting Omnicom Media in a photo finish for the top slot on global media group ranking.

Omnicom Media's H1 results come as marketers continue to rigorously evaluate agency partners for their ability to bring together data, analytics, AI, technology, and transformation to drive measurable business growth.