Net Income Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Net Income Available for Common Shares:    
Net income - Omnicom Group Inc. $ 209.1 $ 205.5
Net income allocated to participating securities 2.8 4.1
Net income available for common shares $ 206.3 $ 201.4
Weighted Average Shares:    
Basic 246.4 259.1
Dilutive stock options and restricted shares 1.0 2.3
Diluted 247.4 261.4
Anti-dilutive stock options and restricted shares 0.1 0.1
Net Income per Common Share - Omnicom Group Inc.:    
Basic $ 0.84 $ 0.78
Diluted $ 0.83 $ 0.77