Who We Are

Each day at BBDO we set out to deliver the world's most compelling advertising. We develop the best creative content in every form and channel imaginable. And we do it better than anyone else. In fact, we were recently named the "Most Awarded Agency Network" in the world by The Gunn Report for the fourth consecutive year. In 2011, we were also named Cannes Network of the Year for the fifth consecutive year. 2011 was the first year that Cannes awarded Lions for Effectiveness and the BBDO Network won four of the six awards given, including the Grand Prix.

How we work

We work with clients who operate around the globe, nationally, and locally. We work in all communications channels with clients in all categories. We work with famous consumer brands, with world-class B2B brands, and with aspiring smaller brands who understand the value of great creative. BtoB magazine even named us their BtoB Agency of the Year in 2006, 2008, and 2010 (they don't allow you to win in successive years).

So why the focus on great creative? The answer is simple. Our goal is to build our clients' brands and businesses. By creating the most compelling creative, we get people to notice, to engage, to act. This obsession on the work is how we best help our clients succeed.

Our roots

The agency began in 1891 with George Batten's Batten Company and later in 1928, through a merger of Batten Co. and BDO (Barton, Durstine & Osborn), the agency became BBDO. BBDO Canada was formed in 1992 from the merger of two of the oldest, most creative agencies in Canada - McKim and Baker Lovick/BBDO.

More about our history.