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Since 1985, ADWEEK Agency of the Year has honored agencies that set the benchmark for excellence in the advertising and marketing industry, demonstrating creative bravery and strategic excellence while maintaining a solid business foundation—and cultivating a place where people want to work. The ADWEEK team is proud to announce this year’s shortlist, honoring the most creative, innovative, and impactful agencies of 2025. The final winners of the 40th annual Agency of the Year awards will be revealed in the December issue of ADWEEK—in print and online—on 12/9. Agency of the Year 2025 Shortlist Agency Network Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC) FCB GUT McCann MSQ Partners Breakthrough ATTN: Courage Sounds Fun Special US SuperBloom House JOAN Creative McCann VML Wieden+Kennedy International LOLA MullenLowe Rethink Serviceplan VCCP BBH USA Colle McVoy Crispin Known New Engen Multicultural alma DDB Latina Puerto Rico IW Group the community Independent Known Giant Spoon Mischief @ No Fixed Address Rethink Special US Code and Theory Digitas FIG Silverside Zulu Alpha Kilo Brains DNA&STONE Loop MIRIMAR PREACHER Social Media / Influencer ATTN: Billion Dollar Boy Loop VaynerMedia Whalar Group 72andSunny Goodby Silverstein & Partners MIRIMAR Mischief @ No Fixed Address Special US
