DDB
Worldwide, part of Omnicom Group, has today announced the launch of
"The Phyllis Project," a new global creative initiative that is
committed to increasing the number of female creative leaders in every
region of the network in 2017.
The project is named after the
legendary Phyllis Robinson, DDB Worldwide's first copywriter - and the
first female copy chief in U.S. history. Spearheaded by Amir Kassaei,
chief creative officer of DDB Worldwide, The Phyllis Project recognises
the significant role women played in igniting the creative revolution
and the need for gender equality in our creative leadership today.
Says Kassaei: "Phyllis broke every rule and opened doors for many women
(and men) who followed. She promoted an atmosphere of creative freedom,
where people had the opportunity to take chances and make bold moves,
where people listened to the opinions of others even when they were
nothing like their own, and every idea was welcome and considered."
In
its inaugural year, The Phyllis Project has selected 12 rising female
stars at DDB who are poised to be among the industry's next generation
of creative leaders for professional development.
The project consists of the following four key components:
· A customised global mentorship program and personalised career development plan by DDB Worldwide management
· Assignments on global pitches and client briefs for DDB Worldwide's top global clients
· Invitations to attend prominent industry events, including the Cannes International Festival of Creativity
·
Guaranteed enrollment in DDB Worldwide's leadership training programs
and customised seminars developed with external partner The 3% Movement -
from workshops on media skills to making the successful transition from
creative to creative leader
DDB
Worldwide's global creative council has selected women from 12
different offices in nine countries across the network, including: DDB
Brazil, DDB Mudra Mumbai, DDB New Zealand, DDB Paris, DDB Düsseldorf,
DDB Berlin, DDB South Africa, Alma DDB Miami, DDB Spain, Tribal Toronto,
DDB New York and DDB Chicago.
Says Kassaei: "We take development
of our next-generation talent rather seriously and have committed to
ensuring that our top creative women around the world are offered all
the opportunities they deserve to further their careers."
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