Observed Signal · Oct 1, 2026 · Award · Source: OMD News Monitor · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
OMD Wins Triple Grand Prix at 2026 M&M Awards
OMD, a global media agency network, has won all three Grand Prix at the 2026 M&M Global Awards. OMD Worldwide was named Agency Network of the Year, OMD Peru was named Agency of the Year, and its 'SOS POS' campaign for Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) won Campaign of the Year. The 'SOS POS' campaign, which turned POS terminals into emergency banking tools to help Peruvians protect their accounts from phone theft, also won five category trophies and one Highly Commended honor. In total, OMD teams received 10 category trophies and four Highly Commended honors across markets including Peru, New Zealand, the UK, Germany, Lebanon, and Greece. Other winning campaigns were for clients Channel 4, McDonald's, MSD, ICRC, and BIC, showcasing the network's strength in financial services, healthcare, entertainment, and technology.
OMD's triple Grand Prix win highlights creative excellence in media, but it is an agency award announcement with limited direct impact on AdTech industry trends.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- OMD won all three Grand Prix at the 2026 M&M Global Awards.
- OMD Worldwide was named Agency Network of the Year, OMD Peru Agency of the Year.
- The 'SOS POS' campaign for Banco de Crédito del Perú won Campaign of the Year.
- OMD teams won 10 category trophies and four Highly Commended honors.
- Winning campaigns included work for Channel 4, McDonald's, MSD, ICRC, and BIC.
Connected Companies & Entities
3 Entities mapped“OMD won all three Grand Prix at the 2026 M&M Global Awards.”
“Best Campaign for Entertainment, Media and Sport: Channel 4, 'Dirty Business' (OMD UK).”
“Best Small Budget Campaign: McDonald's, 'The Filet-O-Fish Facebook Society of 2012' (OMD UK).”
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