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DDB

DDB Worldwide Communications Group LLC is an American marketing communications network that specializes in innovative advertising solutions, brand strategy, and digital marketing. It is recognized as one of the world's largest and most influential advertising and marketing networks. Founded in 1949 by Bill Bernbach, James Edwin Doyle and Maxwell Dane in New York City, United States. It is part of Omnicom Group since 1986. FrameThrower's visual library has 183 DDB commercials (1998–2026), cut shot by shot, 83 of them award-winning, for clients including Volkswagen, Skittles, Bud Light and Ameriquest, directed by Dante Ariola, Craig Gillespie and Ivan Zacharias among others.

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183
Commercials in our library: 83
Award-winning: 1998–2026
Active: 1949
Founded: New York City
Based in: 10
Offices

01 · Featured

DDB's most awarded commercial

WATERisLIFE “Bucket List” (2014), frame 2

WATERisLIFE “Bucket List” (2014), frame 3

WATERisLIFE “Bucket List” (2014), frame 4

WATERisLIFE “Bucket List” (2014), frame 5

Cannes Lions Gold 2014

WATERisLIFE “Bucket List” 2014

A young Maasai boy, facing a high risk of not reaching age five due to unsafe water, embarks on a journey to fulfill his bucket list, experiencing adventures he never imagined.

DDB

Also watch

John Lewis “The Journey” 2012 →IPA Effectiveness Awards Grand Prix 2016

02 · Directors

Notable directors at DDB

Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.

03 · Clients

DDB's clients

Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.

Volkswagen1998–2025
30 commercials · 10 award-winning
Skittles2013–2023
6 commercials · 4 award-winning
Bud Light2002–2025
6 commercials · 4 award-winning
Ameriquest2005–2008
4 commercials · 4 award-winning
Budweiser1999–2010
9 commercials · 3 award-winning
Clorox2005–2016
3 commercials · 2 award-winning
Klarna2016–2022
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
Mars2015–2018
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
Hennessy2018–2019
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
National Geographic2013
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
Salomon2024
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
McDonald's2010–2024
6 commercials · 1 award-winning

Also: Ikea, Amnesty International, L'Equipe, Le Barran, Brandt, Achmea, AB InBev, Inpes - National Health Institute for Prevention and Education, Natgeo Wild, David Delfin, Lotto New Zealand, Twix

04 · Works with

Who DDB works with

From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.

Production companies DDB hires

Revolver11
Good Oil10
MJZ9
Finch9
Rabbit5
Stink4
Exit Films4
The Family4
Chicago Recording Company3
CZAR3

05 · Awards

DDB's awards

Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.

15
Cannes Lions
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14
Epica
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13
Clio Awards
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7
London International Awards
1 top prize
5
Eurobest
1 top prize
5
British Arrows
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4
D&AD
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4
The One Show
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Top award-winning spots

Cannes Lions Gold 2014WATERisLIFE “Bucket List”
Cannes Lions Gold 2005L'Equipe “Mother”
The One Show Gold 2005Ameriquest “Ameriquest”
London International Awards Grand Prix 2023Skittles “Apologize the Rainbow”
IPA Effectiveness Awards Grand Prix 2016John Lewis “The Journey”
Eurobest Grand Prix 2008VOLKSWAGEN POLO “Dog”
British Arrows Gold 2020Hennessy “The Seven Worlds”
Clio Awards Gold 2013Volkswagen “Snow Plow”

Company honours

Advertising Age's "Global Network of the Year" (1998)en.wikipedia.org
Advertising Age's "Global Network of the Year" (2003)en.wikipedia.org
Adweek's "Global Network of the Year" (2003)en.wikipedia.org
Adweek's "Global Network of the Year" (2004)en.wikipedia.org
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity "Network of the Year" (2023)en.wikipedia.org
Effie Awards "Most Effective Agency Network" (2023)en.wikipedia.org
Design and Art Direction (D&AD) "Network of the Year" (2023)en.wikipedia.org
D&AD "Network of the Year" (2021)comparably.com
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity "Network of the Year" (2025)aaaa.org

06 · Work

Commercials by DDB

Our visual library has 183 DDB commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded; open the library for every one.

Per year · gold = award-winning

2000

2005

2010

2015

2020

2025

Latest

President “Le plaisir - c’est importan” (2026)

McDonald's Australia “Originals Remastered” (2026)

McDonald's Australia “Southwest BLT” (2026)

Most awarded

© WATERisLIFEWATERisLIFE “Bucket List” 2014DDBCannes Lions Gold 2014
© L'EquipeL'Equipe “Mother” 2005DDBCannes Lions Gold 2005
© AmeriquestAmeriquest “Ameriquest” 2005DDBThe One Show Gold 2005
© SkittlesSkittles “Apologize the Rainbow” 2023DDBLondon International Awards Grand Prix 2023
© John LewisJohn Lewis “The Journey” 2012Dir. Dougal Wilson · DDBIPA Effectiveness Awards Grand Prix 2016
© VOLKSWAGEN POLOVOLKSWAGEN POLO “Dog” 2009Dir. Noam Murro · DDBEurobest Grand Prix 2008
© HennessyHennessy “The Seven Worlds” 2019Dir. Ridley Scott · DDBBritish Arrows Gold 2020
© VolkswagenVolkswagen “Snow Plow” 2013DDBClio Awards Gold 2013
© Bud LightBud Light “Mr. Horsedrawn Carriage Driver” 2002DDBClio Awards Gold 2002
© KlarnaKlarna “Get Smoooth Again” 2022Dir. Los Perez · DDBAICP Awards Winner 2022
© CloroxClorox “Double Impact” 2013Dir. Clay Weiner · DDBAICP Awards Winner 2013
© AmeriquestAmeriquest “Mini-Mart” 2005Dir. Craig Gillespie · DDBDGA Awards 2005
© MarsMars “Sandwich” 2018DDBCannes Lions Silver 2018
© Doctors of the WorldDoctors of the World “The Beauty of the World” 2017Dir. Emily Kai Bock · DDBD&AD Graphite Pencil 2017
© David DelfinDavid Delfin “Fashion to Be Free” 2016Dir. Diana Kunst · DDBCannes Lions Silver 2016
© MarsMars “Settle It” 2015Dir. Dante Ariola · DDBCannes Lions Silver 2015
© AB InBevAB InBev “Amy” 2010DDBCannes Lions Silver 2010
© BrandtBrandt “Corent” 2008Dir. Keith Bearden · DDBCannes Lions Silver 2008
© State FarmState Farm “Still On” 2016DDBClio Awards Silver 2016
© Volkswagen PassatVolkswagen Passat “Pleasure Before Business” 2012DDBClio Awards Silver 2012
© Kwik FitKwik Fit “Kwik Fit Campaign” 2012DDBBritish Arrows Silver 2012
© VolkswagenVolkswagen “Change Rooms” 2011DDBClio Awards Silver 2012
© Inpes - National Health Institute for Prevention and EducationInpes - National Health Institute for Prevention and Education “Chance” 2010DDBClio Awards Silver 2010
© Gran CentenarioGran Centenario “The Calling” 2009Dir. Matthias Zentner · DDBClio Awards Silver 2009

07 · For producers

What producers use DDB's page for

01Who DDB hires
Before a pitch, you need to know which directors and production companies an agency trusts.
The directors and production companies behind DDB's 183 commercials, spot by spot.
© WATERisLIFE© L'Equipe© Ameriquest© Skittles
Matt Devine · Benjamin Flaxman · Vesa Manninen
02Audit an agency's work
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
DDB's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
© Aqualtis Washing Machine© Dove© Guinness $adam&eve\TBWA$ © Harvey Nichols
Similar: Leo Burnett, Ogilvy, AMV BBDO

08 · News

DDB in the news

The latest stories we could source.

2025-12DDB was dissolved as a brand and absorbed into TBWA.en.wikipedia.org
2025-06DDB Worldwide was named Cannes Lions 2025 Network of the Year.LBB
2025-01DDB Unveiled Strategic Transformation with Elevated North America Leadership.LBB

09 · Questions

About DDB

What commercials has DDB made?+

183 in the library, 1998–2026, including WATERisLIFE “Bucket List”, L'Equipe “Mother”, Ameriquest “Ameriquest” and Skittles “Apologize the Rainbow”.

Which directors does DDB work with?+

Matt Devine (4), Benjamin Flaxman (4), Vesa Manninen (4), Charles Stone III (3), Craig Gillespie (3) and Steve Rogers (3).

What awards has DDB's work won?+

83 award-winning spots, including Cannes Lions Gold 2014 for WATERisLIFE “Bucket List”, Cannes Lions Gold 2005 for L'Equipe “Mother” and The One Show Gold 2005 for Ameriquest “Ameriquest”.

Who owns DDB?+

DDB is part of Omnicom Group since 1986.

Who runs DDB?+

Chaka Sobhani (President & Global CCO, 2025) and Caroline Winterton (North American CEO, 2025).

Where is DDB based?+

New York City, United States, with offices in over 90 offices in 40+ countries, New York, Chicago, Coconut Grove, San Francisco, London, Sydney, Melbourne, São Paulo, Bogota.

Who are DDB's clients?+

In the library: Volkswagen (30 commercials, 1998–2025), Skittles (6 commercials, 2013–2023), Bud Light (6 commercials, 2002–2025), Ameriquest (4 commercials, 2005–2008), Budweiser (9 commercials, 1999–2010) and Clorox (3 commercials, 2005–2016).

Company

Founded: 1949en.wikipedia.org
Founders: Bill Bernbach, James Edwin Doyle, Maxwell Daneen.wikipedia.org
Ownership: part of Omnicom Group since 1986en.wikipedia.org
Headquarters: New York City, United Statesen.wikipedia.org
Offices: over 90 offices in 40+ countries, New York, Chicago, Coconut Grove, San Francisco, London, Sydney, Melbourne, São Paulo, Bogotaalchetron.com
Leadership: Chaka Sobhani, President & Global CCO (2025)aaaa.orgCaroline Winterton, North American CEO (2025)LBB
Formerly: Doyle Dane Bernbach (until 1986), DDB Needham (1986-1996)
Website: ddb.com

In our visual library

183 commercials, shot by shot

83 award-winning · every frame searchable

Categories: Auto, Food & QSR, Finance & Insurance, Beer

Known for

ironic celebrationabsurdominousabsurdist humorchaoticbreaking the fourth wallrunning gagcontrast between fiction and reality

10 · Discover

Other agencies with similar work

Not connected to DDB: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.

DDB's most awarded commercial

Also watch

Notable directors at DDB

DDB's clients

Who DDB works with

Production companies DDB hires

DDB's awards

Top award-winning spots

Company honours

Commercials by DDB

Per year · gold = award-winning

Latest

Most awarded

What producers use DDB's page for

01Who DDB hires

02Audit an agency's work

DDB in the news

About DDB

Other agencies with similar work