DDB takes home two Effie Awards
DDB Brussels won a bronze Effie Award for bpost bank’s ‘Sh*t campaign’ as well as for ‘Make Room for Life’ of IKEA.
Volkswagen and DDB Brussels discover the unspoilt nature of the Ardennes, with artisan perfumer Romain Pantoustier
The final episode of ‘Off track’ transforms emotions into perfumes.
IKEA and DDB want to make Belgians dream more
Being able to fly or travelling over a landscape made of ice cream. Everything is possible in a dream.
DDB and IKEA teach people how to read again
The new IKEA catalogue is about to be released. But because we are all apping, snapping, binging, and liking, many of us seem to have forgotten how to read a book.
DDB and VTM GO cover an iconic soundtrack to announce Siren
Siren, the acclaimed top series, is now available on VTM GO. As you might suspect, the main role is played by a mermaid. But this little mermaid is different: she has razor sharp teeth and is looking for revenge.
DDB and VBBB flash a boob in the newspaper
To break this taboo against breastfeeding in public, DDB Brussels and VBBB (an organisation for breastfeeding promotion and guidance) have put a breast on the back cover of De Standaard.
Thanks to Volkswagen and DDB you can be whoever you want to be with the T-Cross
The new T-Cross is a unique combination of flexibility, compactness and an outspoken SUV-design. In this new campaign DDB plays with reflections to highlight the multifunctional character of this (allrounder).
MEGA to provide energy for DDB
After a short but intense pitch, DDB won the budget of energy provider MEGA. DDB made the difference by connection common-sense strategy to daring creation.
DDB congratulates junior creative Iliana with her new talent award
'Special Coach' by Iliana Couvez
DDB reinforces creation with Yannick Pringels & Antoine De Bellefroid
DDB welcomes another creative team: Yannick Pringels and Antoine de Bellefroid, who come over from HAVAS.
Volkswagen and DDB detect the dangers on the road before you do
To promote the new Tiguan IQ.DRIVE, a special edition equipped with innovative safety systems, DDB Brussels plays with shadows to depict dangers on the road.
Volkswagen and DDB make a journey through time with one of Belgium's last stonemasons: Frédéric De Meyer
The Off track series continues its course. This time, Volkswagen introduces us to a bearded, charismatic stonemason.
Catheline Leroy to DDB
With Catheline Leroy, DDB Brussels is bringing in an experienced creative all-rounder
DDB is helping Recupel recycle
After a strategic and creative pitch, Recupel has decided to entrust DDB Brussels with their CRM and digital communication budget.
Imagine a radio campaign for the IKEA.lu webshop
To announce the opening of IKEA's webshop in Luxemburg, DDB Brussels created a radio campaign that plays on its main advantage: being able to buy an IKEA product whenever we think about it and get it delivered at home.
DDB Brussels reinforces the Strategy department with Nick Moors
After the arrival of Dieter Riemaker in February, DDB Brussels has yet another new member in the Strategy department. Welcome to Nick Moors, our new Strategic Planner.
Football nostalgia with groundhopper Jurgen Vantomme
Volkswagen and DDB Brussels launched the third episode of the Off Track series. This time, football, or more precisely, 'groundhopping' is the focus of this episode.
A good day starts with a good night
In 2018, IKEA focused their efforts on the living room and the dining room. In 2019, they decided to tackle two other rooms: the bedroom and the bathroom.
bpost bank helps you keep control with MOBILE banking
DDB Brussels created a new campaign to promote the bpost bank app, illustrating its new features with a funny TV commercial and some online videos.
Become an investigator with IKEA's Kitchen Crime Scene
With Batibouw coming around the corner, DDB Brussels and IKEA launched a new campaign to promote the quality of IKEA's kitchens, the only kitchens with a 25-year guarantee.
Even those who don't drive a Volkswagen benefit from Volkswagen's safety
Safety is a vital theme for Volkswagen. For this year's Auto show, DDB created a campaign that changes its point of view and puts itself in the shoes of other drivers and road users.
Dieter Riemaker joins the agency as our new Head of Strategy
DDB Brussels welcomes Dieter Riemaeker as Head of Strategy, he'll also be integrating the management team.
Discover the incredible world of Oscar winner Stéphane Halleux
The second episode of Off Track shows off how forgotten antiques become works of art, full of magic.
DDB Brussels and Ellis Gourmet Burger serve The Wrong Order.
Ellis Gourmet Burger is the first burger restaurant in Belgium that launches The Beyond Burger.
Volkswagen on the lookout for the strongest arms
With the Auto Salon coming up, Volkswagen launched their Punching Door Tour. A tour of Belgium is planned in which the "strongest arms" compete taking turns slamming the Crafter's door as hard as possible. Who'll be the strongest?
DDB Brussels presents the Co-created card
This year, we created the very first automatically generated Christmas card.
DDB Brussels raised 1.986 glasses for the Warmste Week
DDB Brussels designed a TV spot to thank all the participants of De Warmste Week. That is to say almost all of Flanders!
Claire De Keyser is DDB Brussels' new Account Executive
DDB Brussels welcomes Claire De Keyser as new Account Executive for bpost bank and Unibet. Claire used to work at King George as a project and account manager. Earlier, she also did an internship at VTM Nieuws.
The Warmest Wrapping Paper for this year's holiday season.
This year, in collaboration with flemish artist Jeroom, DDB Brussels created "The Warmest Wrapping Paper". The larger the gift, the better!
Volkswagen presents their new baby
7 seats for more fun. With so much space and safety options, every family has a sense of security.
Volkswagen CVI withstands even the strongest arms
DDB Brussels launched a new compaign for Volkswagen's commercial vehicles. To announce the opening of the Auto Show and their special offers, Volkswagen CVI launched a radio and poster campaign in which Belgian's strongest men are the heroes.
Elodie Pagaud just became DDB Brussels’ New Bizz Manager
After working for Air as Account Manager, Elodie Pagaud arrived at DDB Brussels this week taking on the role of New Business Manager.
IKEA counts the number of seats in your sofa
DDB Brussels and IKEA have created new radio spots to promote the extensive range of sofas and sleeper-couches.
Discover the hidden corners of Belgium in Volkswagen's new series
Off track will be a visual guide mirroring the beauty of our country, brought to life with authentic stories.
Embrace the De Warmste Week
"Everyone takes care of everyone" remains the unifying thread of De Warmste Week.
DDB welcomes Bernard Hermant to the design team
Bernard Hermant (ex-Boondoggle) is DDB Brussels' new DTP. He'll be in charge of digital, print and graphic design.
Pascaline Van de Perre is DDB Brussels' new Account Executive
DDB Brussels welcomes Pascaline Van de Perre as Account Executive for Volkswagen.
DDB Brussels won over Ellis Gourmet Burger
The Belgian leader of "high-end" hamburgers chose DDB to manage their communication.
DDB welcomes Naïm Baddich as Innovation Director
Naïm Baddich arrived at the agency this week. He'll be responsible for digital inspiration and innovation.
Andreas Vanhoutte joins DDB Brussels as Digital Producer
Andreas has become DDB's new Digital Producer after being project manager for 2,5 years at Boondoggle.
DDB welcomes Sofie Hoorens
DDB Brussels welcomes Sofie Hoorens as Account Executive for IKEA.
Wim Vangramberen (ex-Duval Guillaume) becomes DDB's new CFO
DDB Brussels found their new chief financial officer after Virginie Dustin's departure.
IKEA's ode to the unexpected
Following the success of the four previous IKEA television commercials, DDB Brussels has created another in the series 'Bring your living room to life'. This time the film revolves around a surprise party and a rather unexpected clean up.
Tired of finding car buyers' cards on your car?
Volkswagen offers a fun response to those famous buyers' cards we get in parking lots.
DDB welcomes two new junior teams
Meet Mike Kleijnen & Louise Maeyaert and Eric Vandamme & Theo Eloy.
VW's Open Doors day is all about their vehicles' standard security equipment
For this years' Open Doors days, the theme is all about Volkswagen's standard security equipment.
VRT and DDB Brussels kick-start a new campaign
The new TV spots for "De Warmste Week" will surely give you goose bumps. VRT invited four volunteers to personally thank them in a very surprising way. A breathtaking launch of this year's new campaign.
DDB and Studio Brussel prensent tomorrow's stars
Two new TV spots in which two super talented 8-year-olds play their hearts out.
This Polo is Faster than a Lamborghini
A Volkswagen Polo takes on a Lamborghini in a drag race.
Unibet and DDB bet on the World Cup
Unibet Belgium is preparing for the biggest event of the year : the World Cup.
Counting sheep
Today we launching the fourth and quite possibly the last tv spot around the theme “Bring your living room to life.” With this new creation, IKEA brings nature inside … and in this case, literally, as the living room is a playground for a flock of sheep.
Make room for passion
IKEA and DDB Brussels launched the 3rd TV spot around this year’s theme: “Bring your living room to life”. In a new and passionate film, we see a couple skating harmoniously in the living room to the tones of the famous French singer, Charles Aznavour.
DDB Brussels has a new Head of Digital
Renaud Goossens is becoming the new Head of Digital for DDB Brussels. He already worked at DDB as Senior Digital Producer and will, from now on, be in charge of digital strategy as well as online content and media-planning.
"The Sound of Kitchen"
“The Sound of Kitchen” is the result of an experiment in which Stereoclip composes the music with the sounds of an IKEA kitchen.
No space for romance
Volkswagen launched their Auto Showroom with a series of intriguing radio spots
Unibet's very first TV spot
DDB Brussels just launched the first TV spot for Unibet Belgium, the biggest betting website (and company) of the country. Players talk about their experience with live sports betting and why they chose Unibet.
A Chinese Whispers game to explain investment funds
"When it's well explained, everyone can invest". bpost bank experimented with the chinese whispers game in order to explain investment funds to clients. And it worked.
DDB Brussels welcomes Dieter De Ridder as their new Creative Director
The former CD of Air will take over the creative direction of the Brussels agency as of January 2018. Dieter De Ridder is a strategic thinking CD and a big fan of meaningful ideas, technological innovation and absurd humour.
DDB Brussels became most awarded agency in Belgium
Great news to end the year!! Second year in a row, DDB Brussels became most awarded agency in Belgium! Congrats to our teams.
Turning a living room into a skate park
IKEA and DDB Brussels have launched their second TV spot, focusing on their annual theme : “Bring your living room to life”. This time, the spot takes place on Christmas day.
B-Classic is launching Office Maestro: a live musician in exchange for sponsoring
B-Classic music festival is back: after the very first symphonic music video and the slow-motion application « Epicgram », the Limburger event introduces a new sponsor pack on the market.
Everyone takes care of everyone
For its new participation in the “Warmste Week”, DDB went on the lookout for the most beautiful demonstrations of solidarity.
The new Polo photographed its own outdoor campaign
To launch the new Volkswagen Polo, DDB Brussels created a striking stunt by showing the new safety feature from the car’s point of view.
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First A.I. judge chooses same winner as its human colleagues
Big surprise at the MIXX Awards gala in Brussels. Pearl, the first Artificial Intelligence advertising judge in the world, picked the same winner as the human judges.
4 new episodes of 'Behind the Wheel'
Volkswagen launched 4 new episodes of their documentary ‘Behind the Wheel. Watch them here.
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Our most effective award of the year.
The campaign for VRT’s “De Warmste Week” was awarded as one the 13 most effective campaigns in Belgium.
Meet Pearl : the world's first AI awards jury
Is it possible that AI could make judging fairer? Could it help make creativity measurable? And how might it complement human juries? Belgian MIXX awards want to open a debate about the future of award judging.
IKEA and DDB bring your living room to life
IKEA and DDB Brussels launched the first TV spot which supports the annual theme of the "Living Room".
Dave Grohl plays Rock Werchter with guitar full of fans’ autographs
For most music fans, a guitar signed by a rockstar is the ultimate memorabilium. But to surprise Dave Grohl, Belgian radio station Studio Brussel turned this practice around.
Pre-roll concerts put young talents in the supporting program of the world's biggest artists
Every year Studio Brussels, a Belgian radio station that mainly plays an alternative selection of music, organises a search for young and emerging new artists.
DDB Brussels becomes Agency of the year at Creative Belgium Awards
For the second year in a row, DDB Brussels is the best advertising agency at the Creative Club of Belgium Awards
Peter Ampe will participate in new Phyllis project
Peter Ampe, ECD at DDB Brussels, has been invited by the DDB network to actively participate in the Phyllis project. This project is a global creative initiative launched by DDB in 2017 committed to gender equality.
“Behind the Wheel”: the story behind the Volkswagen passion
'Behind the Wheel' is a new documentary series featuring twelve Volkswagen fans that gives a unique insight into their passion. An authentic set of unforgettable memories, compact stories and iconic VW models.
Studio Brussel pays tribute to Prince with purple Parental Advisory Label
Exactly one year ago, one of the world’s most acclaimed musicians left the earth. Prince was not only a great artist, but also a flamboyant person. In addition to his unfettered lifestyle, he was particularly known for his explicit lyrics.
New Flemish Alzheimer’s League campaign breaks the taboo about early-onset dementia with a documentary.
The Flemish Alzheimer’s League breaks the taboo about early-onset dementia in a captivating new radio documentary. Six people with dementia immortalised their finest memories in the documentary.
DDB signs letgo launch campaign in Belgium
Letgo, the free app that allows people to buy and sell second-hand goods, is launching its first national campaign in Belgium with two TV spots inspired by everyday situations.
DDB welcomes new talents
There is no better way to begin a new year than to welcome new people. DDB Brussels reinforces its ranks with these three ones.
DDB has found its new MOM
DDB is happy to welcome Laura Vervecken, our new multilingual office manager.
Merit Awards’ Agency of the year!
Agency of the Year 2016 ! After being runner up in 2014 and runner up 2015, now that's a lot of running! #runddb
The Mind works best at Running Speed - by Peter Ampe
One year ago Peter Ampe, Executive Creative Director at DDB Brussels, talked about how running can be a catalyst for creativity. Today, we are excited to announce they turned this inspirational talk into a book: The mind works best at running speed.
IKEA shows us the essence of Christmas
IKEA Belgium and DDB Brussels launched a contemporary Christmas tale today. The spot tells the story of three young boys who embark on an epic journey to reunite an unexpected friend with his family.
DDB Brussels reinforces its digital team
Adeline André joins DDB as Junior Digital Producer.
Philippe Gerin joins DDB Brussels as Strategic Planner
DDB reinforces its strategic team and welcome Philippe Gerin as Strategic Planner
Deceased poet becomes signing sensation
Every year the Antwerp Book Fair (Belgium) attracts throngs of people. For many people the literary event has gradually become a race "to score signatures".
New IKEA Catalogue Features Wonderfully Weird Models
IKEA Belgium launched its new catalogue today, and it did so with a surprisingly​ tongue-in-cheek ad, reminding us just how funny a bruised ego can be.
A new video producer joined DDB
A new freelancer joined our team few days ago. Warm welcome to the filmmaker Adrien Moormann!
Volksparking: Giving the City Back to Its Inhabitants
Volkswagen is turning existing car parks into places where local residents can meet and have fun, while still being accessible to cars.
DDB is happy to introduce you its new client producer
Sun is not enough shining this summer, but at DDB we've found the parade ! Our Antwerpse new client producer gives us a ray of happiness with her smile.
DDB reinforces its strategic cell with content strategist Jorian Vanvossel
Our strategic cell - four strategics with experience in brands, CRM and PR strategy – gets reinforced by content strategist Jorian Vanvossel.
DDB Brussels welcomes a new/former account manager.
She is back! With more skills and experience than ever. DDB wants to give a warm welcome back to Fiona Amoroso. The Italian touch of the agency.
DDB showcases innovative ideas with kickstarter platform
DDB Brussels has launched a new kickstarter platform where digital producers and concept providers can test disruptive concept gadgets and technologies.
Peter Ampe joins the Global Creative Council of the DDB network
Peter Ampe received an invitation from Amir Kassaei, DDB's Chief Creative Officer. The new Council has 13 members and will meet several times a year to evaluate the DDB work and determine the creative course for the coming years.
DDB Brussels launches European campaign for Volkswagen
The DDB Brussels office was chosen to create the European launch campaign for the new Passat GTE. The production was done by the renowned production house Bubbles from Berlin.
Studio Brussels gives "Starman" Bowie own constellation
Music legend David Bowie gets his own constellation, delineated by seven stars that shine in the iconic shape of a lightning bolt. A remarkable tribute by Belgian music station Studio Brussel and MIRA Public Observatory.
DDB Brussels welcomes a new account talent.
Maria-Laura Laubenthal - half Finnish - will reinforce the IKEA team. From now on, she will work for the lovely neighbour despite the old dispute about the origin of Santa Claus and sauna. Luckily her family accepted her new job.
DDB insures DKV
DDB Brussels has started the year in style. After a pitch in December, the agency has been selected to ensure the communication budget of the insurance company DKV.
Studio Brussel tunes into DDB Brussels
DDB Brussels has been able to cap off the year strongly with Studio Brussel as a new client. After a brief but intense pitch, DDB made the difference with a distinct creative proposal and an interesting vision of the future of the brand.
Volkswagen and DDB are planning the comeback of the music cassette
Not only are vinyl records on the rise again, but if Volkswagen Belgium has a hand in it, old music cassettes will soon make a comeback. Volkswagen has just released an authentic audio cassette bearing the hits from the 70s and 80s.
De Warmste Week’ for Music For Life
DDB conceived an honest campaign for "De Warmste week", which featured the ultimate form of solidarity. In a beautiful series of testimonies we see people with certain disabilities who want to work for people with other disabilities.
DDB Brussels reinforces its ranks. Again!
New people are always a fun to present. In order to keep you up to date, we asked everyone to pose for our house photographer. Say cheese: it’s like your first ‘schoolday’ all over again.
DDB Brussels reinforces its ranks
As summer fades away and autumn falls, we're happy to present a new load of fresh talents. DDB Brussels has reinforced their ‘special troops’ with a young and promising team. Find out, who’s who…
Start to run with Peter Ampe at Eurobest
Our ECD Peter Ampe brings his running gear to this year's edition of Eurobest.
Odin Saillé joins DDB as co-creative director
Big news! Odin Saillé will join DDB Brussels this summer and team up with Peter Ampe.
Volkswagen and DDB upgrade company cars… to business cards
Volkswagen and DDB Brussels launched a new dealership campaign to promote VW’s commercial vehicles.
Renewed building
While DDB continues to evolve and invest in great talent, it was high time for a makeover for our office.
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