DDB vs Wieden+Kennedy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DDB had more branded searches than Wieden+Kennedy among creative agencies worldwide. DDB had about 33,100 branded searches, while Wieden+Kennedy had 18,100. DDB made up 12% of all creative agency searches we track, and Wieden+Kennedy accounted for 6.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about creative agencies, Wieden+Kennedy appeared in two of the four answers and DDB in none.
Who do people search for more?
DDB, about 83% more searches than Wieden+Kennedy
Who does AI mention more?
Wieden+Kennedy, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, DDB in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Wieden+Kennedy, the only one of the two named
Follow DDB vs Wieden+Kennedy and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top creative agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Wieden+Kennedy was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. DDB did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Wieden+Kennedy1st
Droga52nd
Mother3rd
Anomaly4th
Ogilvy5th
McCann–- DDB–
BBDO–
Leo Burnett–
TBWA–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Wieden+Kennedy2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Droga52 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Mother2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Anomaly2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Ogilvy1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- McCann0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- DDB0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- BBDO0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Leo Burnett0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- TBWA0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about creative agencies
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which creative agency should I hire?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best creative agencies?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best creative agency for brand campaigns?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“creative agencies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“branding agency”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is DDB or Wieden+Kennedy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DDB and Wieden+Kennedy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten creative agencies we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for DDB, Wieden+Kennedy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ogilvy | McCann | DDB | BBDO | Leo Burnett | TBWA | Wieden+Kennedy | Droga5 | Mother | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29% | 23.9% | 16% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.2% | 19.5% | 16% | 5.8% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.52% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.4% | 16.6% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.44% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.6% | 16.8% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.64% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.2% | 20.2% | 11% | 7.4% | 9% | 9% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.63% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.8% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.79% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.6% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.81% |
| May 2026 | 31.7% | 17.3% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.56% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 18% | 12% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.58% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.1% | 20.1% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.4% | 16.7% | 13.6% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.66% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.9% | 18% | 12% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.58% |
How has the DDB and Wieden+Kennedy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DDB was ahead of Wieden+Kennedy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DDB’s share of searches among creative agencies worldwide moved from 16% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wieden+Kennedy’s share of searches among creative agencies worldwide moved from 5.9% to 6.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for creative agencies worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DDB lost share of searches among creative agencies worldwide, from 13.6% to 12%.
In September 2026, Wieden+Kennedy lost share of searches among creative agencies worldwide, from 7.4% to 6.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DDB’s and Wieden+Kennedy’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
DDB
1 branded search term
- ddb
Wieden+Kennedy
1 branded search term
- wieden+kennedy
Other head-to-heads among creative agencies
Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.