FCB
FCB delivers bold, culturally relevant creative work powered by deep consumer insights and data-driven strategy, helping global brands build lasting connections with audiences at scale.
Last updated May 22, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated May 22, 2026
- Industry
- Advertising Agency / Integrated Marketing Communications
- Business Model
- Agency
- Target Market
- Enterprise
- Employee Count
- 10000+
- Revenue Range
- $1B+
- Parent Company
- Omnicom Group
- API Available
- No
One of the top global advertising agency networks, consistently ranked among the most creative and effective agencies worldwide, operating under IPG's holding company umbrella.
FCB (Foote, Cone & Belding) is a global full-service advertising agency network with roots dating back to 1873, making it one of the oldest and most established agencies in the world. The agency offers a comprehensive suite of services including brand strategy, creative development, media planning and buying, digital marketing, data analytics, and integrated communications. FCB operates across more than 100 countries and is known for producing culturally resonant, award-winning campaigns for major global brands across virtually every industry vertical. FCB became a subsidiary of Omnicom Group when the Omnicom-Interpublic Group merger closed on November 26, 2025. Per Omnicom's post-merger consolidation announcement, the FCB brand is scheduled to be retired in H1 2026, with FCB's operations folding into TBWA Worldwide (Omnicom's consolidation reduces global advertising networks to three: TBWA, McCann, and BBDO). The network has consistently ranked among the top creative agencies globally, earning recognition at major industry awards shows including Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, and the Effie Awards. FCB's approach combines deep consumer insights with bold creative execution, positioning itself as a partner for brands seeking both brand-building and performance-driven outcomes. In the modern AdTech ecosystem, FCB has evolved beyond traditional advertising to embrace data-driven marketing, programmatic capabilities, and technology-enabled creative solutions. The agency works with blue-chip clients including major consumer packaged goods companies, financial services firms, healthcare brands, and retail giants, leveraging IPG's broader technology and data infrastructure, including Acxiom and Kinesso, to deliver precision marketing at scale.
Brand Strategy
Consumer insight-driven brand positioning and strategic planning services
Creative Development
Full-service creative concepting, production, and execution across all media formats
Media Planning & Buying
Integrated media strategy, planning, and buying across traditional and digital channels
Digital & Social Marketing
Digital campaign development including social media, content marketing, and influencer programs
Data & Analytics
Audience analytics, campaign measurement, and performance optimization leveraging IPG data assets
Health (FCB Health)
Specialized healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing communications division
FCB/SIX
Data-driven CRM and direct marketing specialty unit
FCB Chicago
Flagship U.S. creative hub known for major national brand campaigns