BBDO was named "Network of the Year" in 2005 by trade publications "Adweek", "Advertising Age" and "Campaign". In 2006, then-mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg proclaimed January 10 as BBDO day in recognition of the strength of its advertising, as well as its contributions to New York City. BBDO was named "Network of the Year" by "The Gunn Report" for thirteen consecutive years beginning in 2006, and it has won "Network of the Year" seven times since 2007 at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. It was named "Global Network of the Year" by "Adweek" in 2011 and 2014.