advertising agency
Translation
Translation is a advertising agency. FrameThrower's visual library has 35 of its commercials (2014–2026), cut shot by shot, 6 of them award-winning. The work includes spots for Nba, SiriusXM, State Farm and Kaiser Permanente, directed by Guy Shelmerdine, Tomás Whitmore and Sam Pilling among others, produced with Smuggler, SOFTSPOT* and Prettybird.
- 35
- Commercials in our library
- 6
- Award-winning
- 2014–2026
- Active
01 · Featured
Translation's most awarded commercial
New York Festivals Grand Prix 2021
Beats by Dre “You Love Me” 2020
This ad explores the complex relationship between society and Black culture, questioning whether the appreciation of cultural elements extends to genuine love and respect for Black individuals.
Directed by Melina Matsoukas · Translation · Prettybird
02 · Directors
Notable directors at Translation
Who made the work, and how much of it won awards. From the credits on every spot.
© Beats by Dre1 award-winningMelina Matsoukas1 spots · Beats by Dre “You Love Me”
© Nba1 award-winningLeigh Powis1 spots · Nba “Everyone's Game”
© Kaiser Permanente1 award-winningJones+Tino1 spots · Kaiser Permanente “Overcome”
© WhatsApp1 award-winningRick Famuyiwa1 spots · WhatsApp “UGO: A Homecoming Story”
© State FarmGuy Shelmerdine6 spots · State Farm “State Farm - Brother”
© NBATomás Whitmore3 spots · NBA “Playoff Push”
© CadillacSam Pilling2 spots · Cadillac “Livery Reveal: The Mission Begins”
© Susan G Komen FoundationA.V. Rockwell1 spots · Susan G Komen Foundation “Susan G Komen Foundation PSA 'Know Your Girls”
© American EagleDante Ariola1 spots · American Eagle “Translation’s Perfectly I’mperfect Campaign for American Eagle Outfitters”
© NBA X AMERICAN EXPRESSStuart McIntyre1 spots · NBA X AMERICAN EXPRESS “NBA 25 TIP OFF START TO FINISH”
© NBAMatt Aselton1 spots · NBA “Hand”
© NY KnicksHenry & Rel1 spots · NY Knicks “NY Forever”
03 · Clients
Translation's clients
Every brand in the library, by award-winning work.
- Kaiser Permanente2017–2021
2 commercials · 2 award-winning
- NBA2023–2025
10 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Beats by Dre2020
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- Nike2018
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- WhatsApp2024
1 commercials · 1 award-winning
- SiriusXM2024
4 commercials
- State Farm2023–2024
3 commercials
- AT&T2024–2025
2 commercials
- Beats2022–2024
2 commercials
- Cadillac2026
1 commercials
- Susan G Komen Foundation2018
1 commercials
- American Eagle2014
1 commercials
Also: NBA X AMERICAN EXPRESS, NY Knicks, Cadillac F1, Ferrero, Tic Tac, Ad Council
04 · Works with
Who Translation works with
From the credits: the companies behind the spots, by number of spots.
Production companies Translation hires
05 · Awards
Translation's awards
Award-winning commercials in the library, by their best award, and the company honours we could source.
4
Clio Awards
.
1
New York Festivals
1 top prize
1
Ciclope
.
Top award-winning spots
- New York Festivals Grand Prix 2021Beats by Dre “You Love Me”
- Clio Awards Gold 2024WhatsApp “UGO: A Homecoming Story”
- Clio Awards Silver 2021Kaiser Permanente “Klay Thompson - Bounce Back”
- Clio Awards Bronze 2018Nike “RISE GRIND SHINE AGAIN”
- Clio Awards Bronze 2017Kaiser Permanente “Overcome”
- Ciclope Bronze 2024Nba “Everyone's Game”
06 · Work
Commercials by Translation
Our visual library has 35 Translation commercials, cut shot by shot. Here: the latest, then the most awarded.
Per year · gold = award-winning
Latest
© CadillacCadillac “Livery Reveal: The Mission Begins” 2026
© Cadillac F1Cadillac F1 “The Mission Begins” 2026
© Ad CouncilAd Council “The Ad Council - Community Safety” 2026
© NBA X AMERICAN EXPRESSNBA X AMERICAN EXPRESS “NBA 25 TIP OFF START TO FINISH” 2025
© AT&TAT&T “Ain't Our First Rodeo ft. Luke Wilson” 2025Most awarded
© Beats by DreBeats by Dre “You Love Me” 2020Dir. Melina Matsoukas · TranslationNew York Festivals Grand Prix 2021
© WhatsAppWhatsApp “UGO: A Homecoming Story” 2024Dir. Rick Famuyiwa · TranslationClio Awards Gold 2024
© Kaiser PermanenteKaiser Permanente “Klay Thompson - Bounce Back” 2021TranslationClio Awards Silver 2021
© NikeNike “RISE GRIND SHINE AGAIN” 2018TranslationClio Awards Bronze 2018
© Kaiser PermanenteKaiser Permanente “Overcome” 2017Dir. Jones+Tino · TranslationClio Awards Bronze 2017
© NbaNba “Everyone's Game” 2024Dir. Leigh Powis · TranslationCiclope Bronze 2024
© CadillacCadillac “Livery Reveal: The Mission Begins” 2026Dir. Sam Pilling · Translation
© Cadillac F1Cadillac F1 “The Mission Begins” 2026Dir. Sam Pilling · Translation
© Ad CouncilAd Council “The Ad Council - Community Safety” 2026Dir. Kevin Wilson Jr · Translation
© NBA X AMERICAN EXPRESSNBA X AMERICAN EXPRESS “NBA 25 TIP OFF START TO FINISH” 2025Dir. Stuart McIntyre · Translation
© AT&TAT&T “Ain't Our First Rodeo ft. Luke Wilson” 2025Dir. Bennett Miller · Translation
© NBANBA “FINALS” 2025Dir. Paul Geusebroek · Translation
© NBANBA “Who will Capture the NBA Cup” 2025Dir. Aaron Moorhead · Translation
© NBANBA “Playoff Push” 2025Dir. Tomás Whitmore · Translation
© NBANBA “Treasure Trove” 2025Dir. Tomás Whitmore · Translation
© NBANBA “Every Angle” 2025Dir. Tomás Whitmore · Translation
© Tic TacTic Tac “Chewy Punk” 2025Dir. Danielle Shapira · Translation
© State FarmState Farm “Benny the Bull” 2024Dir. Guy Shelmerdine · Translation
© SiriusXMSiriusXM “Sirius XM/Pandora - Home of XM - Gizmos” 2024Dir. Guy Shelmerdine · Translation
© SiriusXMSiriusXM “Sirius XM/Pandora - Home of XM - The Choice” 2024Dir. Guy Shelmerdine · Translation
© SiriusXMSiriusXM “Sirius XM/Pandora - Home of XM - Yelling” 2024Dir. Guy Shelmerdine · Translation
© AT&TAT&T “Sound of Silence” 2024Dir. Warren Keller · Translation
© NBANBA “The Gift of Game” 2024Dir. Dave Scanlon · Translation
© BeatsBeats “Welcome to the Dark” 2024Dir. ILLIMITÉWORLD · Translation
07 · For producers
What producers use Translation's page for
01Who Translation hires
Before a pitch, you need to know which directors and production companies an agency trusts.
The directors and production companies behind Translation's 35 commercials, spot by spot.
© Beats by Dre
© WhatsApp
© Kaiser Permanente
© NikeGuy Shelmerdine · Tomás Whitmore · Sam Pilling02Audit an agency's work
Comparing companies means hunting through reels, trade press and award sites.
Translation's work by year, brand and award in one place, and the companies with a similar body of work.
© DoorDash
© The New York Times
© Smirnoff
© HubspotSimilar: Wieden+Kennedy, Droga5, 72andSunny
08 · Questions
About Translation
What commercials has Translation made?+
35 in the library, 2014–2026, including Beats by Dre “You Love Me”, WhatsApp “UGO: A Homecoming Story”, Kaiser Permanente “Klay Thompson - Bounce Back” and Nike “RISE GRIND SHINE AGAIN”.
Which directors does Translation work with?+
Guy Shelmerdine (6), Tomás Whitmore (3), Sam Pilling (2), Melina Matsoukas (1), Leigh Powis (1) and Jones+Tino (1).
What awards has Translation's work won?+
6 award-winning spots, including New York Festivals Grand Prix 2021 for Beats by Dre “You Love Me”, Clio Awards Gold 2024 for WhatsApp “UGO: A Homecoming Story” and Clio Awards Silver 2021 for Kaiser Permanente “Klay Thompson - Bounce Back”.
Who are Translation's clients?+
In the library: Kaiser Permanente (2 commercials, 2017–2021), NBA (10 commercials, 2023–2025), Beats by Dre (1 commercials, 2020–2020), Nike (1 commercials, 2018–2018), WhatsApp (1 commercials, 2024–2024) and SiriusXM (4 commercials, 2024–2024).
09 · Discover
Other agencies with similar work
Not connected to Translation: matched by the ideas, tone and categories of their commercials.



