Dentsu

Dentsu is a prominent Japanese international advertising and public relations firm that provides a comprehensive range of communication-related solutions. Established originally as Japan Advertising Ltd. and later known as Japan Telegraphic Communication Co., Ltd., Dentsu operates across eight business domains, including Marketing, Digital Marketing, Creative Sphere, Promotions, Media, Content, PR, and Global Business. The company emphasizes collaboration and innovation, partnering with brands to drive meaningful progress and sustainable growth. Additionally, Dentsu Health offers integrated healthcare agency services through a global teaming platform, transforming the industry model. Its diverse capabilities allow Dentsu to address various client needs, enabling lasting change and value creation in the advertising landscape.

Wendy Clark

Global CEO

Natasha Doctor

Associate Director, Programmatic

Kenji Hirakawa

Executive Director of Business Creation Center

Hiroshi Igarashi

President and CEO

Yashwin Naidu

Performance Director

Katsuhiko Okubo

Director

Greg Reilly

President

Past deals in Digital Marketing

Tag Worldwide

Acquisition in 2023
Tag Worldwide is an omnichannel content production partner that brings big ideas to life, across any channel, they bring expertise to meet your customers where they are and transform your brand experience.

OpenWeb

Series E in 2021
OpenWeb Ltd. is a company that operates an online social engagement platform aimed at enhancing dialogue and community interaction across various digital spaces. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York with an additional office in Tel Aviv, OpenWeb provides tools for publishers to regain control over their audience and conversations by facilitating discussions directly on their platforms. The company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to promote healthy dialogue and reduce toxicity, thereby fostering vibrant and engaged communities. OpenWeb collaborates with over 700 leading publishers, supporting around 100 million active users each month. The platform includes features such as an admin dashboard for community management, conversation-based advertising solutions, and insights into first-party data, aiming to create sustainable relationships between brands and audiences while improving the overall quality of online conversations.

Xseed Digital

Venture Round in 2019
Xseed Digital, the gamification arm of SEGA Games, focuses on digital marketing, advertising, and media businesses

Kaizen Platform

Series C in 2017
Kaizen Platform, Inc. is a marketing technology company that provides an online platform for brands, agencies, and freelancers to enhance digital customer experiences. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Tokyo, the company offers a suite of solutions, including Kaizen, its enterprise marketing solution that integrates multichannel marketing collaboration with creative services from a network of designers and copywriters. Kaizen Ad, a key component, specializes in video advertising, delivering high-quality video ads rapidly and effectively through a global network of experienced professionals. The platform supports various sectors such as retail, finance, travel, education, and healthcare, enabling users to optimize their marketing strategies, personalize content, and automate processes for better performance. Kaizen Platform also provides training in digital transformation and offers tools to streamline marketing efforts, making it a comprehensive resource for enhancing customer engagement across digital channels.

SesliHarfler

Acquisition in 2017
Founded in 2006, SesliHarfler is a leading digital creative agency with a solid reputation for creativity and strategic project execution, offering a full suite of digital communications services including digital, social, production and 360 marketing solutions to its clients in the Turkish market. The recipient of a number of prestigious creative awards both in Turkey and abroad, SesliHarfler's creative capabilities are seen as a driving force behind its growth. Well respected in the market, its client portfolio includes a number of prominent local and multinational corporations.

Xica

Series B in 2016
Xica Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in applied data science and information technology systems. Founded in February 2012, it focuses on the development of tools and consulting services aimed at enhancing marketing effectiveness. Xica is known for MAGELLAN, a leading Marketing Mix Modeling tool in Japan that supports over 200 major brands. This tool enables clients to quantify the impact of both offline and online advertising campaigns by integrating and analyzing promotional data. By automating and visualizing complex data, Xica helps advertisers optimize their marketing strategies without requiring extensive analytical expertise.

Webchutney

Acquisition in 2013
WebChutney works with companies in India by developing experiences for brands to connect, engage with and build sustained relationships with their consumers online. Its clients include Unilever, HP, MasterCard, Airtel and Microsoft amongst others. They work with them in areas of online advertising, website design, mobile marketing and social media. Capital18 invested in Webchutney in 2008. Ranked as India's Number 1 Digital Agency by The largest financial newspaper Economic times 2008 and 2009 and 2011), WebChutney is committed to leading the interactive marketing industry. The company has offices are located across New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Webchutney has also incubated NetworkPlay, a brand AdNetwork and JuxtConsult, a online research firm. NetworkPlay was acquired by Gruner+Jahr, Bertelsmann Media Group in March 2012.

Steak

Acquisition in 2011
Steak Group is an advertising company that offers its customers with PPC and search engine optimization solutions. It focuses on connecting bands with affiliates for their marketing campaigns. It also offers its customers with digital marketing, video advertising, media and advertisement development, mobile user experience development, and content development services. Steak Group was acquired by Dentsu in June 2011. Steak Group was founded in 2005 and is based in London, England.

Firstborn

Acquisition in 2011
Firstborn is an independently owned digital agency headquartered in New York City. They are strategists, designers, producers and technologists who share a passion for creating great ideas and translating them into engaging, intelligent and innovative user experiences.

Innovation Interactive

Acquisition in 2010
Innovation Interactive is a marketing company that offers advertising services to its clients. It was acquired by Dentsu in 2010. It was founded by Will Margiloff.

McGarryBowen

Acquisition in 2008
mcgarrybowen is an integrated marketing communications agency that focuses on delivering comprehensive advertising and brand services to clients. The agency is dedicated to serving its clients by building strong brands and facilitating business growth. Its services encompass a wide range of offerings, including advertising, digital marketing, brand design, and social media management. By combining these services, mcgarrybowen aims to provide a cohesive approach to marketing that meets the diverse needs of organizations. The company's commitment to client satisfaction and brand development distinguishes it in the competitive landscape of marketing communications.

OPT

Corporate Round in 2006
OPT is a Japanese e-marketing company based in Tokyo that specializes in providing comprehensive Internet marketing services aimed at enhancing customer sales and maximizing return on investment (ROI). The company focuses on creating innovative marketing strategies tailored to client needs, emphasizing a "market in" approach rather than a "product out" philosophy. OPT's services span several areas, including advertising, technology, solutions, and content development, ensuring a holistic support system for its clients. By developing proprietary tools for objective measurement and leveraging data analytics, OPT strives to improve clients' marketing effectiveness and address their unique challenges in the digital landscape. Through its commitment to enhancing customer experiences and outcomes, OPT plays a significant role in the evolving field of digital marketing.
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