Bernard Hodes Group and the Hodes Global Network Continue Winning Streak At Annual Creative Excellence Awards

Hodes Global Network nearly sweeps Global category taking 19 out of 25 awards, including the Grand Prize

New York, NY—September 22, 2011— Bernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, is pleased to announce that the company and its global network partners received 53 total Creative Excellence Awards (CEAs), including 19 awards in the Global category alone. This celebration of best in class creative and marketing campaigns for the recruitment industry, sponsored by ERE Media, was held recently in Hollywood, FL.

“The CEAs recognize the hard work and dedication that Hodes and Bernard Hodes Global Network partners contribute to best in class recruitment communications on behalf of our client partners,” said Alan Schwartz, president and CEO, Bernard Hodes Group. “I am thrilled with our results this year, and am equally proud to share this honor with our client partners.”

Hodes’ wins spanned 30 clients and six countries, with award-winning entries including multimedia campaigns, mobile marketing, corporate career websites, diversity and college communications. In the Global Communications category, the Hodes Global Partner in France was awarded the Grand Prize for The French Army.

Hodes would like to congratulate all of our client partners on their wins including ADP, Atlantic Health System, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Convergys, Cracker Barrel, Darden, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Florida Hospital, Internal Association of Chief of Police, Lockheed Martin, Miami Children’s Hospital, National Urban League, PetSmart, Petco, Progressive, PNC Bank, SAKS Fifth Avenue, St. Joseph Health System-St. Joseph Hospital, SWANK Audio Visuals, and UCSF Medical Center.

In addition to awards on behalf of clients, Hodes was recognized for its own marketing efforts, including the Special Grand Prize Award for its research report The Employment Conversation: How Employers & Talent Are Meeting On The Social Web.

For more information about the Creative Excellence Awards, please visit http://www.ceawards.com/winners/2011/

About Bernard Hodes Group
Bernard Hodes Group offers innovative solutions and strategies to help companies find, keep and engage the best possible talent. Partnering with clients, Hodes offers a full array of integrated solutions, including: recruitment communications and support, strategic planning, hiring process assessments, and staffing technology. Headquartered in New York, with over 80 offices and affiliates around the globe, Bernard Hodes Group is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. – a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about Hodes, visit www.Hodes.com.

About the Bernard Hodes Global Network
The Bernard Hodes Global Network (http://www.hodes.com/global), formed two decades ago, includes “best in class” partners in 38 countries. The Network is the global arm of Bernard Hodes Group, a fully integrated talent solutions provider. Bernard Hodes Group offers innovative solutions and strategies to help companies find, keep and engage the best possible talent. Partnering with clients, Hodes offers a full array of integrated solutions, including: recruitment communications and support, strategic planning, hiring process assessments, and staffing technology. Headquartered in New York, with over 80 offices and affiliates around the globe, Bernard Hodes Group is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. – a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.