advertising agency · Auckland
Colenso BBDO
Colenso BBDO is a advertising agency. Founded in 1969 in Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of Omnicom since 2025. FrameThrower's visual library has 48 Colenso BBDO commercials (2008–2026), cut shot by shot, 9 of them award-winning, for clients including Spark, Pedigree, Spark New Zealand and Nintendo Jam Sessions, directed by Christopher Riggert, Dave Wood and Adam Gunser among others.
- 48
- Commercials in our library
- 9
- Award-winning
- 2008–2026
- Active
- 1969
- Founded
- Auckland
- Based in
01 · Featured
Colenso BBDO's most awarded commercial
© Skinny
© Skinny
© Skinny
© Skinny
© Skinny
© SkinnyEffie Awards Grand Prix 2022
Skinny “Friendvertising” 2022
A young woman explains the benefits of Skinny mobile and broadband, emphasizing customer satisfaction through various playful scenarios.
Directed by Dave Wood · Colenso BBDO · Good Oil
Also watch
Spark “Play” 2020 →D&AD Graphite Pencil 2020
02 · Directors
Notable directors at Colenso BBDO
Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.
© Spark2 award-winningChristopher Riggert3 spots · Spark “Wedding Speech”
© Skinny1 award-winningDave Wood3 spots · Skinny “Friendvertising”
© Pedigree1 award-winningAdam Gunser3 spots · Pedigree “The Child Replacement Programme”
© Spark New Zealand1 award-winningDamien Shatford2 spots · Spark New Zealand “It's Better With Spark”
© Nintendo Jam Sessions1 award-winningSam Peacocke1 spots · Nintendo Jam Sessions “Sponge”
© NRMA1 award-winningJuan Cabral / MJZ1 spots · NRMA “Sleeper”
© Spark1 award-winningMark Albiston1 spots · Spark “Play”
© BNZToby Pike4 spots · BNZ “New Rate”
© BNZNathan Price3 spots · BNZ “The Dancer”
© Basketball New ZealandRay Edwards2 spots · Basketball New Zealand “Kiwi Hoops”
© AMI InsuranceJoel Kefali2 spots · AMI Insurance “Drummer”
© BNZGlendyn Ivin1 spots · BNZ “What Ella Wants”
03 · Clients
Colenso BBDO's clients
Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.
- Spark2018–2022
4 commercials · 3 award-winning
- Pedigree2018–2022
2 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Spark New Zealand2026
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Nintendo Jam Sessions2008
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Pedigree Child Replacement Programme2017
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- NRMA2021
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Skinny2022
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- BNZ2019–2025
9 commercials
- Under Armour APAC2026
4 commercials
- Bank of New Zealand2023–2026
3 commercials
- Spark NZ2023–2026
2 commercials
- Basketball New Zealand2024
2 commercials
Also: DB Export, Dine, Google, Anchor, State Insurance, Trade Me, Mars / PEDIGREE®, Ministry of Health, AMI Insurance, Mars, Spark Productions, Testicular Cancer New Zealand
04 · Works with
Who Colenso BBDO works with
From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.
Production companies Colenso BBDO hires
05 · Awards
Colenso BBDO's awards
Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.
5
London International Awards
.
1
Ciclope
.
1
Effie Awards
1 top prize
1
D&AD
.
1
Clio Awards
.
Top award-winning spots
- Effie Awards Grand Prix 2022Skinny “Friendvertising”
- D&AD Graphite Pencil 2020Spark “Play”
- Clio Awards Silver 2017Pedigree “The Child Replacement Programme”
- Ciclope Gold 2026Spark New Zealand “It's Better With Spark”
- London International Awards Gold 2017Pedigree Child Replacement Programme “Hard to Impress”
- London International Awards Silver 2019Spark “Wedding Speech”
- London International Awards Silver 2018Spark “Father's Day”
- London International Awards Silver 2008Nintendo Jam Sessions “Sponge”
Company honours
- New Zealand Agency of the Decade by Campaign Brief (2000s)LBB
- Effectiveness Agency of the Year (2010)LBB
- Digital Agency of the Year by B&T Magazine (2010)LBB
06 · Work
Commercials by Colenso BBDO
Our visual library has 48 Colenso BBDO commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded.
Per year · gold = award-winning
Latest
© Spark New ZealandSpark New Zealand “It's Better With Spark” 2026Ciclope Gold 2026
© DineDine “Face Time” 2026
© Bank of New ZealandBank of New Zealand “Sorry Russell 30 sec” 2026
© Mars / PEDIGREE®Mars / PEDIGREE® “PEDIGREE - Good Then - Better Now” 2026
© Testicular Cancer New ZealandTesticular Cancer New Zealand “Lump Lottery” 2026Most awarded
© SkinnySkinny “Friendvertising” 2022Dir. Dave Wood · Colenso BBDOEffie Awards Grand Prix 2022
© SparkSpark “Play” 2020Dir. Mark Albiston · Colenso BBDOD&AD Graphite Pencil 2020
© PedigreePedigree “The Child Replacement Programme” 2018Dir. Adam Gunser · Colenso BBDOClio Awards Silver 2017
© Spark New ZealandSpark New Zealand “It's Better With Spark” 2026Dir. Damien Shatford · Colenso BBDOCiclope Gold 2026
© Pedigree Child Replacement ProgrammePedigree Child Replacement Programme “Hard to Impress” 2017Colenso BBDOLondon International Awards Gold 2017
© SparkSpark “Wedding Speech” 2019Dir. Christopher Riggert · Colenso BBDOLondon International Awards Silver 2019
© SparkSpark “Father's Day” 2018Dir. Christopher Riggert · Colenso BBDOLondon International Awards Silver 2018
© Nintendo Jam SessionsNintendo Jam Sessions “Sponge” 2008Dir. Sam Peacocke · Colenso BBDOLondon International Awards Silver 2008
© NRMANRMA “Sleeper” 2021Dir. Juan Cabral / MJZ · Colenso BBDOLondon International Awards Bronze 2021
© DineDine “Face Time” 2026Dir. Adam Stevens · Colenso BBDO
© Bank of New ZealandBank of New Zealand “Sorry Russell 30 sec” 2026Dir. Adam Gunser · Colenso BBDO
© Mars / PEDIGREE®Mars / PEDIGREE® “PEDIGREE - Good Then - Better Now” 2026Dir. Chris Hewitt · Colenso BBDO
© Testicular Cancer New ZealandTesticular Cancer New Zealand “Lump Lottery” 2026Colenso BBDO
© Under Armour APACUnder Armour APAC “Commit (Kota)” 2026Colenso BBDO
© Under Armour APACUnder Armour APAC “Commit (Dane)” 2026Colenso BBDO
© Under Armour APACUnder Armour APAC “Commit (Superbon)” 2026Colenso BBDO
© Spark NZSpark NZ “Wolf in Sheep's Clothing” 2026Dir. A.J. Greenwood · Colenso BBDO
© Under Armour APACUnder Armour APAC “Commit 90” 2026Colenso BBDO
© BNZBNZ “New Rate” 2025Dir. Toby Pike · Colenso BBDO
© BNZBNZ “Kennel” 2025Dir. Toby Pike · Colenso BBDO
© BNZBNZ “Car” 2025Dir. Toby Pike · Colenso BBDO
© BNZBNZ “Golf” 2025Dir. Toby Pike · Colenso BBDO
© Skinny MobileSkinny Mobile “Skinny For Life” 2025Colenso BBDO
© BNZBNZ “Take Your Sweet Time” 2025Dir. Luke Nuto · Colenso BBDO
07 · For producers
What producers use Colenso BBDO's page for
01Who Colenso BBDO hires
Before a pitch, you need to know which directors and production companies an agency trusts.
The directors and production companies behind Colenso BBDO's 48 commercials, spot by spot.
© Skinny
© Spark
© Pedigree
© Spark New ZealandToby Pike · Christopher Riggert · Dave Wood02Audit an agency's work
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
Colenso BBDO's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
© DoorDash
© Mondelez - Cadbury UK
© PETA
© DoveSimilar: Wieden+Kennedy, VCCP, BBDO
08 · News
Colenso BBDO in the news
The latest stories we could source.
- 2026-09Colenso Promotes Jack Cumming to General ManagerLBB
- 2025-11Omnicom Completes Clemenger BuyoutLBB
09 · Questions
About Colenso BBDO
What commercials has Colenso BBDO made?+
48 in the library, 2008–2026, including Skinny “Friendvertising”, Spark “Play”, Pedigree “The Child Replacement Programme” and Spark New Zealand “It's Better With Spark”.
Which directors does Colenso BBDO work with?+
Toby Pike (4), Christopher Riggert (3), Dave Wood (3), Nathan Price (3), Adam Gunser (3) and Damien Shatford (2).
What awards has Colenso BBDO's work won?+
9 award-winning spots, including Effie Awards Grand Prix 2022 for Skinny “Friendvertising”, D&AD Graphite Pencil 2020 for Spark “Play” and Clio Awards Silver 2017 for Pedigree “The Child Replacement Programme”.
Who owns Colenso BBDO?+
Colenso BBDO is part of Omnicom since 2025.
Who runs Colenso BBDO?+
Angela Watson (CEO, 2026), Simon Vicars (Chief Creative Officer, 2026) and Jack Cumming (General Manager, 2026).
Where is Colenso BBDO based?+
Auckland, New Zealand.
Who are Colenso BBDO's clients?+
In the library: Spark (4 commercials, 2018–2022), Pedigree (2 commercials, 2018–2022), Spark New Zealand (1 commercials, 2026–2026), Nintendo Jam Sessions (1 commercials, 2008–2008), Pedigree Child Replacement Programme (1 commercials, 2017–2017) and NRMA (1 commercials, 2021–2021).
10 · Discover
Other agencies with similar work
Not connected to Colenso BBDO: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.
© DoorDashWieden+Kennedy654 commercials
© Mondelez - Cadbury UKVCCP293 commercials
© PETABBDO392 commercials
© DoveOgilvy351 commercials
© GuinnessAMV BBDO321 commercials
© Meat & Livestock, AustraliaDroga5 Anz, Part of Accenture Song125 commercials
© Aqualtis Washing MachineLeo Burnett452 commercials
© AbbottVML225 commercials