Golden Drum again included in The Drum World Creative Rankings

The Drum, has released the much-anticipated 2025 World Creative Rankings for the most awarded people, companies and campaigns in Advertising. 

The Expanding Landscape of the World Creative Rankings 

This year's World Creative Ranking has expanded its scope to review an even broader range of global creative awards competitions, with analysis of 22 global and regional shows.  As well as The Golden Drum Awards the rankings included Dubai Lynx, Spikes Asia, Adfest, Clio Awards, Guldagget Sweden Awards, The Drum Awards, D&AD, ADC US, The One Show, Cannes Lions, Danish Creative Circle among others.

Key Highlights from this Year’s Rankings 

In the 2025 edition, FCB New York claim the position of the Most Awarded Agency, surpassing Rethink and Publicis Conseil who complete the top three. AlmapBBDO claim the top spot for LATAM and Ogilvy are the UK’s most awarded agency. Ogilvy's parent company, WPP tops the Most Awarded Holding Company list.

AB InBev claimed the title of Most Awarded Advertiser in 2024 and holds its spot this year, ahead of Unilever #2 and Apple #3. Independent agency Rethink hold on to their top spot as the World’s most awarded independent agency. Liz Taylor Ogilvy and VML’s Debbi Vandeven continue their domination of the most awarded CCO table, trading places in 1 and 2 respectively this year.