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FCB merged into BBDO (Jan 2025)— see BBDO for current status.

FCB

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FCB delivered integrated creative and marketing services grounded in a century-plus legacy of brand-building effectiveness, combining global scale with locally resonant creative work across industries.

Last updated Jul 3, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 13, 2026

Founded
1873
HQ
New York, New York, United States
Network
BBDO
Parent
Omnicom Group
Connections
30

At a glance

Employees
5001-10000
Revenue
$1B+
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About

Formerly one of the world's top-tier global creative agency networks; retired H1 2026 and absorbed into TBWA following Omnicom's acquisition of IPG.

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.

Business model

Agency

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Brand Strategy

    Long-term brand positioning and architecture development for global and regional clients.

  • Creative Development

    Integrated creative campaigns spanning TV, digital, print, OOH, and experiential channels.

  • Healthcare Marketing

    Specialized marketing services for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients through FCB Health.

  • Digital & Social Marketing

    Data-informed digital campaigns, social media strategy, and content marketing.

  • Media Planning & Buying

    Strategic media planning and investment services integrated with creative output.

  • Shopper & Retail Marketing

    In-store and omnichannel retail marketing solutions for consumer brands.

Key features

150+ year heritage in creative advertisingGlobal network spanning dozens of marketsIntegrated creative and strategy capabilitiesSpecialized healthcare marketing division (FCB Health)Strong track record at Cannes Lions and Effie AwardsData-driven creative effectiveness methodology

Use cases

Global brand repositioning and campaign developmentPharmaceutical and healthcare direct-to-consumer advertisingRetail and shopper marketing programsIntegrated multi-channel campaign executionNew product launch creative strategy

Customer segments

Fortune 500 consumer goods companiesPharmaceutical and healthcare brandsFinancial services firmsRetail and e-commerce companiesTechnology brands

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Proprietary creative effectiveness toolsData analytics and audience insight platformsDigital production and content management systems

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPA

Deployment

Service-based (agency model)

API

No

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