Bestads Rankings for 2018
Best Ads Ranking works like this: Every TV ad that makes it into the Week's Best scores two points for all those involved in the ad: agency; production company; client; creatives and country. Every Print Outdoor, Radio and Interactive scores one point.
You have to be in to win it - submit your latest work now. The BestAds rankings below are based on work selected for Week's Best during 2018 (current as at Dec 4, 2024). Important note: as of January 1st 2009, all TV spots count for 2 points while all other ads count for 1 point. Creative director rankings
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