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DDB Worldwide ?is one of the world’s largest and most influential advertising and marketing networks. DDB has been named?2021 Network?of the Year by D&AD and ADC, as well as numerous?times by the Cannes International Festival of Creativity and the industry’s leading? advertising? publications?and awards shows.?WARC ?has listed DDB as one of the Top 3 Global Networks for 12 of the last 15 years. The network’s clients include Molson Coors, Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Unilever, Mars, Peloton, JetBlue, Johnson & Johnson, and the U.S. Army, among others.?Founded in 1949, DDB is part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC ) and consists of more than 200 offices in over 70 countries with its flagship office in?New York, NY.? read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
33
TOTAL
RATINGS
110
Updated on: March 9, 2025

DDB Worldwide Company Culture

DDB Worldwide Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.3/5
DDB Worldwide's Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CEO Rating
A+
Executive Team
A+
Leadership
A+
Manager
A-
Team
A-

DDB Worldwide CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Marty O'Halloran DDB Worldwide's CEO
Marty O'Halloran
85 /100
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Diversity at DDB Worldwide

N/A

Women at DDB Worldwide

N/A

DDB Worldwide eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

28

DDB Worldwide employees are 28% more likely to recommend DDB Worldwide as a great place to work

55%Promoters
18%Passives
27%Detractors

Working at DDB Worldwide

Working at DDB Worldwide is rated highly by 33 employees, across various culture dimensions. DDB Worldwide employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting DDB Worldwide’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at DDB Worldwide was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at DDB Worldwide

A-

Overall Company Culture at DDB Worldwide is rated A-

Last updated months ago

Top
15%

DDB Worldwide ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

DDB Worldwide Employee Reviews

Out of 4 DDB Worldwide employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping DDB Worldwide improve their work culture.

50%
50%
Positive Reviews50%
Constructive Feedback50%

Positive Reviews From DDB Worldwide Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Such a diverse leadership team - smart, creative thinkers from all backgrounds
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DDB Worldwide Company Information

DDB Worldwide Company Overview

DDB Worldwide ?is one of the world’s largest and most influential advertising and marketing networks. DDB has been named?2021 Network?of the Year by D&AD and ADC, as well as numerous?times by the Cannes International Festival of Creativity and the industry’s leading? advertising? publications?and awards shows.?WARC ?has listed DDB as one of the Top 3 Global Networks for 12 of the last 15 years. The network’s clients include Molson Coors, Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Unilever, Mars, Peloton, JetBlue, Johnson & Johnson, and the U.S. Army, among others.?Founded in 1949, DDB is part of the Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC ) and consists of more than 200 offices in over 70 countries with its flagship office in?New York, NY.?

DDB Worldwide Mission, Vision & Values

DDB Worldwide Mission & Values

We have a simple belief — Unexpected Works.

DDB Worldwide Mission, Vision & Values
Headquarter195 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York City, NY 10007
United States of America
Websitewww.ddb.com
Founding Date1949
Tel1-212-415-2000
Company StatusPublic
StockOMC

DDB Worldwide Competitors

DDB Worldwide competitors include FCB , Ogilvy, Laughlin Constable, and TBWA\Chiat\Day. DDB Worldwide ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how DDB Worldwide compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    DDB Worldwide's Logo
    DDB Worldwide
    4.3/5
  2. #2
    FCB's Logo
    FCB
    3.3/5
  3. #3
    Ogilvy's Logo
    Ogilvy
    3.3/5
  4. #4
    Laughlin Constable's Logo
    Laughlin Constable
    2.8/5
  5. #5
    TBWA\Chiat\Day's Logo
    TBWA\Chiat\Day
    2.6/5
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DDB Worldwide Employees

33 employees at DDB Worldwide have reviewed DDB Worldwide across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 33 DDB Worldwide employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at DDB Worldwide are not very pleased with their total compensation at DDB Worldwide, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at DDB Worldwide are pleased with their team. 33 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at DDB Worldwide are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

Overall, the employees at DDB Worldwide are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining DDB Worldwide - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

DDB Worldwide Employee Onboarding

DDB Worldwide KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of DDB Worldwide's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 DDB Worldwide employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
DDB Worldwide KPIs & OKRs

DDB Worldwide Salaries

How much does DDB Worldwide pay?

How much do people at DDB Worldwide get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DDB Worldwide is $124,011, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,904, or $60 per hour.

At DDB Worldwide, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,754 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,882 annually. Average DDB Worldwide salaries by department include: Product at $159,611, Marketing at $105,111, Sales at $169,176, and Communications at $265,911. Half of DDB Worldwide salaries are above $124,904.

5 employees at DDB Worldwide rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 5 employees at DDB Worldwide rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).

Salaries contributed from DDB Worldwide employees include job titles like Architect, Creative Director, Senior Designer, and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from DDB Worldwide employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$73k
$73k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$99k
$99k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$124k
$124k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$173k
$173k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$218k
$218k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$266k
$266k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$271k
$271k100th Percentile
$124,011*
Average Compensation
$124,904*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

DDB Worldwide Salaries by City

DDB Worldwide Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at DDB Worldwide

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at DDB Worldwide across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100
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DDB Worldwide Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
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DDB Worldwide PTO

DDB Worldwide PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
DDB Worldwide PTO Policy

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H1B Visa

In 2019, DDB Worldwide applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

2
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 2)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding DDB Worldwide

What is DDB Worldwide address?

DDB Worldwide location is at 195 Broadway, 7th Floor

Who is the CEO of DDB Worldwide?

DDB Worldwide CEO is Marty O'Halloran, their score by employees is 85

What is DDB Worldwide eNPS?

The eNPS for DDB Worldwide is 28

What is the salary for Executive Assistant in DDB Worldwide?

Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 73k

What are the salaries in the Communications in DDB Worldwide?

The average salaries for Communications in DDB Worldwide is 266k

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