DDB New Zealand: Advertising Agency, 13 Commercials, Directors & Credits

01 · Featured

DDB New Zealand's most awarded commercial

Spikes Asia Silver 2018

Speight's “The Dance” 2018

A group of blue-collar workers secretly practice ballroom dancing to surprise their friend at his wedding, showcasing their dedication and camaraderie.

Directed by Steve Ayson · DDB New Zealand · MJZ

Also watch

Sky “Murmuration” 2015 →Spikes Asia Silver 2015

02 · Directors

Notable directors at DDB New Zealand

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

© Speight's3 award-winningSteve Ayson3 spots · Speight's “The Dance”
© L&P1 award-winningAdam Gunser1 spots · L&P “Space Manu”
© Steinlager1 award-winningDamian Shatford1 spots · Steinlager “Be the Artist”
© New WorldMa- Kamen2 spots · New World “True View”
© ColorsteelStuart Bowen1 spots · Colorsteel “Next Generation with Activate™ Technology”
© McDonald'sMike Oldershaw1 spots · McDonald's “Grimace's Kiwi Roadie”

03 · Clients

DDB New Zealand's clients

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

L&P2022
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Lotto Nz2015
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Lion2014
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Sky Television2014
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
McDonald's New Zealand2012
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Cadbury2011
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Speight's2018
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Sky2015
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Steinlager2014
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
New World2025
2 commercials
Colorsteel2024
1 commercials
McDonald's2024
1 commercials

04 · Works with

Who DDB New Zealand works with

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

Production companies DDB New Zealand hires

05 · Awards

DDB New Zealand's awards

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

8
Spikes Asia
.
1
D&AD
.

Top award-winning spots

Spikes Asia Silver 2018Speight's “The Dance”
Spikes Asia Silver 2015Sky “Murmuration”
D&AD Wood Pencil 2014Steinlager “Be the Artist”
Spikes Asia Silver 2012McDonald's New Zealand “Staying Up”
Spikes Asia Bronze 2022L&P “Space Manu”
Spikes Asia Bronze 2015Lotto Nz “Pop's Gift”
Spikes Asia Bronze 2014Lion “Be the Artist”
Spikes Asia Bronze 2014Sky Television “Come with Us”

Company honours

Campaign Brief NZ Agency of the Year Award (2024)LBB
Caples Awards 'Agency of the Year' (2024)LBB
D&AD Wooden Pencils for 'Certified Toasters' campaign (2025)LBB
Spikes Grand Prix for 'Certified Toasters' campaign (2025)LBB

06 · Work

Commercials by DDB New Zealand

Our visual library has 13 DDB New Zealand commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded.

Per year · gold = award-winning

2015

2025

Latest

Colorsteel “Next Generation with Activate™ Technology” (2024)

McDonald's “Grimace's Kiwi Roadie” (2024)

Most awarded

© Speight'sSpeight's “The Dance” 2018Dir. Steve Ayson · DDB New ZealandSpikes Asia Silver 2018
© SkySky “Murmuration” 2015Dir. Steve Ayson · DDB New ZealandSpikes Asia Silver 2015
© SteinlagerSteinlager “Be the Artist” 2014Dir. Damian Shatford · DDB New ZealandD&AD Wood Pencil 2014
© McDonald's New ZealandMcDonald's New Zealand “Staying Up” 2012DDB New ZealandSpikes Asia Silver 2012
© L&PL&P “Space Manu” 2022Dir. Adam Gunser · DDB New ZealandSpikes Asia Bronze 2022
© Lotto NzLotto Nz “Pop's Gift” 2015Dir. Steve Ayson · DDB New ZealandSpikes Asia Bronze 2015
© LionLion “Be the Artist” 2014DDB New ZealandSpikes Asia Bronze 2014
© Sky TelevisionSky Television “Come with Us” 2014DDB New ZealandSpikes Asia Bronze 2014
© CadburyCadbury “Share the Joy” 2011DDB New ZealandSpikes Asia Bronze 2011
© New WorldNew World “True View” 2025Dir. Ma- Kamen · DDB New Zealand
© New WorldNew World “True View 30” 2025Dir. Ma- Kamen · DDB New Zealand
© ColorsteelColorsteel “Next Generation with Activate™ Technology” 2024Dir. Stuart Bowen · DDB New Zealand
© McDonald'sMcDonald's “Grimace's Kiwi Roadie” 2024Dir. Mike Oldershaw · DDB New Zealand

07 · For producers

What producers use DDB New Zealand's page for

01Who DDB New Zealand hires
Before a pitch, you need to know which directors and production companies an agency trusts.
The directors and production companies behind DDB New Zealand's 13 commercials, spot by spot.
© Speight's© Sky© Steinlager© McDonald's New Zealand
Steve Ayson · Ma- Kamen · Adam Gunser
02Audit an agency's work
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
DDB New Zealand's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
© Guinness© WildAid© WATERisLIFE $adam&eve\TBWA$ © Harvey Nichols
Similar: AMV BBDO, Grey, DDB

08 · News

DDB New Zealand in the news

The latest stories we could source.

2025-12Omnicom merges DDB Group Aotearoa and FCB Aotearoa to create new McCann Group NZ.campaignbrief.co.nz
2025-10DDB reportedly set to close as part of Omnicom/IPG merger.stoppress.co.nz
2025-06Nikki McKelvie Departs DDB Group Aotearoa NZ.LBB
2025-05DDB NZ and Vogel's 'Certified Toasters' Nabs Three Wins at D&AD.LBB
2025-03Priya Patel and Matty Burton expand roles within DDB Group AUNZ.stoppress.co.nz
2024-05DDB Wins Fourth 'Agency of the Year' Title at Caples Awards.LBB

09 · Questions

About DDB New Zealand

What commercials has DDB New Zealand made?+

13 in the library, 2011–2025, including Speight's “The Dance”, Sky “Murmuration”, Steinlager “Be the Artist” and McDonald's New Zealand “Staying Up”.

Which directors does DDB New Zealand work with?+

Steve Ayson (3), Ma- Kamen (2), Adam Gunser (1), Stuart Bowen (1), Mike Oldershaw (1) and Damian Shatford (1).

What awards has DDB New Zealand's work won?+

9 award-winning spots, including Spikes Asia Silver 2018 for Speight's “The Dance”, Spikes Asia Silver 2015 for Sky “Murmuration” and D&AD Wood Pencil 2014 for Steinlager “Be the Artist”.

Who owns DDB New Zealand?+

DDB New Zealand is part of Omnicom Group.

Who runs DDB New Zealand?+

Priya Patel (Group CEO, 2025), Matty Burton (Group Chief Creative Officer, 2025) and James Blair (Group Managing Director / DDB Group, 2025).

Where is DDB New Zealand based?+

Auckland, New Zealand.

Who are DDB New Zealand's clients?+

In the library: L&P (1 commercials, 2022–2022), Lotto Nz (1 commercials, 2015–2015), Lion (1 commercials, 2014–2014), Sky Television (1 commercials, 2014–2014), McDonald's New Zealand (1 commercials, 2012–2012) and Cadbury (1 commercials, 2011–2011).

DDB New Zealand's most awarded commercial

Also watch

Notable directors at DDB New Zealand

DDB New Zealand's clients

Who DDB New Zealand works with

Production companies DDB New Zealand hires

DDB New Zealand's awards

Top award-winning spots

Company honours

Commercials by DDB New Zealand

Per year · gold = award-winning

Latest

Most awarded

What producers use DDB New Zealand's page for

01Who DDB New Zealand hires

02Audit an agency's work

DDB New Zealand in the news

About DDB New Zealand

Other agencies with similar work