advertising agency · Puteaux
Havas
Havas is a French multinational advertising and public relations company, and one of the world's largest global communications groups, offering a wide range of services including digital advertising, direct marketing, media planning and buying, corporate communications, public relations, and innovation consulting. Founded in 1835 by Charles-Louis Havas, Alain de Pouzilhac and Jacques Herail in Puteaux, France. It is part of Bolloré Group since 2004. FrameThrower's visual library has 93 Havas commercials (2014–2026), cut shot by shot, 19 of them award-winning, for clients including Eko-Kom, Edf, KFC France and Vanish, directed by Hervé De Crecy, Matthijs van Heijningen and Thierry Poiraud among others.
- 93
- Commercials in our library
- 19
- Award-winning
- 2014–2026
- Active
- 1835
- Founded
- Puteaux
- Based in
- 16
- Offices
01 · Featured
Havas's most awarded commercial
D&AD Yellow Pencil 2023
Vanish “Me, My Autism & I” 2023
A young autistic girl struggles with sensory overload and social anxiety, finding comfort in her favorite hoodie, which her family learns to respect and protect with Vanish.
Directed by Tom Hooper · Havas · Smuggler
02 · Directors
Notable directors at Havas
Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.
© Babybel1 award-winningHervé De Crecy2 spots · Babybel “Join the Goodness”
© Hubside1 award-winningMatthijs van Heijningen1 spots · Hubside “The Fishing Game”
© Edf1 award-winningThierry Poiraud1 spots · Edf “The Race”
© Eko-Kom1 award-winningWolfberg1 spots · Eko-Kom “Seal Trainer - Waiter”
© Asda1 award-winningBryan Buckley1 spots · Asda “The Gnome of Christmas”
© Brooklyn Film Festival1 award-winningNicolas Gordon1 spots · Brooklyn Film Festival “Gils Grills”
© KFC France1 award-winningVincent Lobelle1 spots · KFC France “Crispy”
© Vanish1 award-winningGabriel Nóbrega1 spots · Vanish “The Bully Monster”
© Vanish1 award-winningTom Hooper1 spots · Vanish “Me, My Autism & I”
© The Harris Project1 award-winningDaniel Wolfe1 spots · The Harris Project “You Don't Know the Half of It”
© ONET1 award-winningRosie May Bird Smith1 spots · ONET “Herd Immunity”
© ASDA (in assoc. with Coppa Feel! & Breast Cancer Now)1 award-winningDean Trendler1 spots · ASDA (in assoc. with Coppa Feel! & Breast Cancer Now) “The Real Self Checkout”
03 · Clients
Havas's clients
Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.
- Eko-Kom2017
3 commercials · 3 award-winning
- Edf2015–2020
3 commercials · 2 award-winning
- KFC France2022–2025
3 commercials · 2 award-winning
- Vanish2023–2025
3 commercials · 2 award-winning
- Asda2023–2025
6 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Department for Education2020–2024
3 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Babybel2020
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Hubside2018
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Brooklyn Film Festival2023
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- ikinciyeni.com2019
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- The Harris Project2024
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- ONET2023
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
Also: ASDA (in assoc. with Coppa Feel! & Breast Cancer Now), Durex, Wayfair, Harman International ltd, Rekorderlig, Chefler Foods, MYQ, NHS Blood & Transplant, Wayfair Stores Limited, Reckitt, Citibank, Airwick
04 · Works with
Who Havas works with
From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.
Production companies Havas hires
05 · Awards
Havas's awards
Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.
6
Epica
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4
British Arrows
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3
Clio Awards
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2
D&AD
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1
Creative Circle
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1
Ciclope
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1
Effie Awards
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1
AICP Awards
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Top award-winning spots
- D&AD Yellow Pencil 2023Vanish “Me, My Autism & I”
- AICP Awards Winner 2024The Harris Project “You Don't Know the Half of It”
- British Arrows Silver 2023ONET “Herd Immunity”
- British Arrows Silver 2022Durex “The Uncomfortable Truth”
- Effie Awards Gold 2022KFC France “KFC Crispy”
- Epica Gold 2018Hubside “The Fishing Game”
- Epica Gold 2017Eko-Kom “Flight attendants - Garbage Collectors”
- Epica Gold 2017Eko-Kom “Surgeon - Butcher”
Company honours
- Advertising Age listed Euro RSCG as having more global assignments than any other network for the fifth consecutive year (2010)en.wikipedia.org
- Steve Netzley inducted into the Direct Response Hall of Fame (2018)havas.com
06 · Work
Commercials by Havas
Our visual library has 93 Havas commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded; open the library for every one.
Per year · gold = award-winning
Latest
© Chefler FoodsChefler Foods “Mike's Amazing - Go Time” 2026
© Chefler FoodsChefler Foods “Mike's Amazing - The Baby” 2026
© Nomad FoodsNomad Foods “Birds Eye) Fish Campaign” 2026
© AnchorAnchor “Dangerously Comforting” 2026
© NHSNHS “Be There” 2026Most awarded
- © VanishVanish “Me, My Autism & I” 2023Dir. Tom Hooper · HavasD&AD Yellow Pencil 2023
- © The Harris ProjectThe Harris Project “You Don't Know the Half of It” 2024Dir. Daniel Wolfe · HavasAICP Awards Winner 2024
- © ONETONET “Herd Immunity” 2023Dir. Rosie May Bird Smith · HavasBritish Arrows Silver 2023
© DurexDurex “The Uncomfortable Truth” 2022Dir. Alicia MacDonald · HavasBritish Arrows Silver 2022
© KFC FranceKFC France “KFC Crispy” 2022HavasEffie Awards Gold 2022- © HubsideHubside “The Fishing Game” 2018Dir. Matthijs van Heijningen · HavasEpica Gold 2018
© Eko-KomEko-Kom “Flight attendants - Garbage Collectors” 2017HavasEpica Gold 2017
© Eko-KomEko-Kom “Surgeon - Butcher” 2017HavasEpica Gold 2017- © Eko-KomEko-Kom “Seal Trainer - Waiter” 2017Dir. Wolfberg · HavasEpica Gold 2017
- © Brooklyn Film FestivalBrooklyn Film Festival “Gils Grills” 2023Dir. Nicolas Gordon · HavasCiclope Silver 2023
- © EdfEdf “The Race” 2018Dir. Thierry Poiraud · HavasEpica Silver 2018
© EdfEdf “Electric Saga” 2015Dir. ERIC JUDOR · HavasD&AD Wood Pencil 2015- © VanishVanish “The Bully Monster” 2025Dir. Gabriel Nóbrega · HavasClio Awards Bronze 2025
- © ASDA (in assoc. with Coppa Feel! & Breast Cancer Now)ASDA (in assoc. with Coppa Feel! & Breast Cancer Now) “The Real Self Checkout” 2023Dir. Dean Trendler · HavasBritish Arrows Bronze 2023
- © KFC FranceKFC France “Crispy” 2022Dir. Vincent Lobelle · HavasClio Awards Bronze 2022
© Department for EducationDepartment for Education “Tuesday” 2020Dir. 32 · HavasBritish Arrows Bronze 2020
© ikinciyeni.comikinciyeni.com “Hit the Hood” 2019HavasClio Awards Bronze 2019- © AsdaAsda “The Gnome of Christmas” 2025Dir. Bryan Buckley · HavasCreative Circle Bronze 2025
- © BabybelBabybel “Join the Goodness” 2020Dir. Hervé De Crecy · HavasEpica Bronze 2020
- © Chefler FoodsChefler Foods “Mike's Amazing - Go Time” 2026Dir. Matt Aselton · Havas
- © Chefler FoodsChefler Foods “Mike's Amazing - The Baby” 2026Dir. Matt Aselton · Havas
- © Nomad FoodsNomad Foods “Birds Eye) Fish Campaign” 2026Dir. Siri Bunford · Havas
- © AnchorAnchor “Dangerously Comforting” 2026Dir. Andrew Gaynord · Havas
- © NHSNHS “Be There” 2026Dir. Novemba · Havas
07 · For producers
What producers use Havas's page for
01Who Havas hires
Before a pitch, you need to know which directors and production companies an agency trusts.
The directors and production companies behind Havas's 93 commercials, spot by spot.
© Vanish© The Harris Project© ONET© DurexYouth Hymns · Joselyn & Dawn · Si & Ad02Audit an agency's work
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
Havas's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
© PETA
© Aqualtis Washing Machine
© Dove
© GuinnessSimilar: BBDO, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy
08 · News
Havas in the news
The latest stories we could source.
- 2024-04Havas acquired the Paris-headquartered data consultancy company, TED Consulting.en.wikipedia.org
- 2024-07four Havas agencies lost their B Corp status over work for Shell plc.en.wikipedia.org
- 2026-02Compagnie de l'Étoile des Mers increased its shareholding in Havas NV, and Yannick Bolloré was appointed Chairman of Compagnie de l'Étoile des Mers.everything-pr.com
- 2026-03Havas unveiled a new positioning: "Growth, powered by desire."adnews.com.au
09 · Questions
About Havas
What commercials has Havas made?+
93 in the library, 2014–2026, including Vanish “Me, My Autism & I”, The Harris Project “You Don't Know the Half of It”, ONET “Herd Immunity” and Durex “The Uncomfortable Truth”.
Which directors does Havas work with?+
Youth Hymns (5), Joselyn & Dawn (4), Si & Ad (3), JJ Adler (3), Jonas Bang (3) and Hervé De Crecy (2).
What awards has Havas's work won?+
19 award-winning spots, including D&AD Yellow Pencil 2023 for Vanish “Me, My Autism & I”, AICP Awards Winner 2024 for The Harris Project “You Don't Know the Half of It” and British Arrows Silver 2023 for ONET “Herd Immunity”.
Who owns Havas?+
Havas is part of Bolloré Group since 2004.
Who runs Havas?+
Yannick Bolloré (Chairman and CEO, 2026).
Where is Havas based?+
Puteaux, France, with offices in Puteaux, New York City, Chicago, London, Mumbai, Sydney, Singapore, Boston, Algiers, Buenos Aires, Vienna, Carlsbad, Chennai, Amsterdam, Leeds, Agadir.
Who are Havas's clients?+
In the library: Eko-Kom (3 commercials, 2017–2017), Edf (3 commercials, 2015–2020), KFC France (3 commercials, 2022–2025), Vanish (3 commercials, 2023–2025), Asda (6 commercials, 2023–2025) and Department for Education (3 commercials, 2020–2024).
10 · Discover
Other agencies with similar work
Not connected to Havas: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.
