Thrilled to share Netflix Australia has chosen Initiative as their new agency of record, expanding our relationship across IPG and around the world! Jo McAlister CEO Initiative Australia, “To say the team are excited is an understatement. It’s been quite the start to 2025, and we are bursting to work with one of the world’s leading entertainment brands. We share many values with Netflix, one being the mutual ambition of sparking conversation, which connected us from the start of the pitch process. And of course, the team are long-term Netflix devotees; we had so much fun consuming content as we prepped for the meetings.” Tony Broderick Shan Gao Jo McAlister Thomas Dodd Paige Wheaton Geoff Clarke Renae Joseph Georgia Perrin Sarah Moore Ali Coysh Emma Greenhalgh Mychal Whittle Daniela Rocchi Marianne Hawkins Leah Franco Ben Breden
Initiative
Advertising Services
New York, NY 170,400 followers
Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands.
About us
Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Amazon, Nike, Constellation Brands, Merck, and T-Mobile. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.
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- Advertising Services
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- New York, NY
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- Public Company
- Founded
- 1975
- Specialties
- Media Services, Communications Planning, Interactive, Digital, Market Research, Consulting, Sports & Entertainment, Cultural Communications, Client Advice, Communications Design, Social, Mobile, Partnerships, Search, Innovation, Analytics, and Branding
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Check out Global CEO Dimitri Maex's interview with The Current, around the role of AI in our industry, the importance of having a well-formed, holistic mental model for marketing, and more.
On this edition of 5 Minutes With, Dimitri Maex, global CEO of Initiative, shares the importance of a holistic approach to marketing, why he loves AI and three lenses through which Initiative views AI in marketing. Joining our Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Paterik in The Current studio, he highlights the importance of balancing measurable and hard-to-measure tactics and focusing on long-term success; "I think that measurability is a good thing but, in many ways, it has also given marketers a false sense of control. It is really important to pay attention to the stuff you can measure in the short term but have a model for how it works in the long term." Watch: https://bit.ly/422EwJy #AI #marketing #advertising
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We’re beyond proud to announce that Initiative has started the year strong by winning the EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG business in Germany! As one of Europe’s most iconic retailers, EDEKA sets the standard in how people shop and eat, and we couldn’t be more excited to help elevate their brand with bold, strategic media solutions. A massive thank you to the Initiative DE team for your incredible work and dedication throughout this journey. This win is a true testament to your talent and passion. Here’s to shaping the future of retail media together! 🎉 #EDEKA #Initiative #RetailMedia
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We are thrilled to announce that Volvo has chosen us as their global media partner. Here’s to building a future of creativity and collaboration with a brand that truly embodies what it means to move the world forward. Excited for the road ahead! 🚙✨ Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ZPtqoi
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“2025 will see the rise of absurd products, packaging and personas.” As part of their annual series, Branding in Asia asks #Initiative Australia Strategy Director Kate O'Loughlin what stood out in 2024 and what trends will shape #2025. Read more below. #NutterButter #ChaosAdvertising #BlindBoxes #Vibervertising #AI NRMA Insurance IPG Mediabrands APAC IPG Mediabrands #Australia https://lnkd.in/gN_7eYAr
Three Trends to Drive 2025: Kate O’Loughlin — Associate Strategy Director at Initiative Australia | Branding in Asia
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We’re proud to share that Initiative has won AGENCY NETWORK OF THE YEAR for the third year in a row at the 2024 Festival of Media North America Awards. Initiative US and Canada both claimed a combined total of 7 Golds and 5 Highly Commended accolades. Client campaigns recognized included AstraZeneca, Black & Abroad, Carnival Cruise Line, Constellation Brands, Destination Canada, and The Wendy's Company. Initiative US won the GRAND PRIX CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR for their “Más Que Modelos (More than Models)” campaign that was also recognized with 2 Gold Awards. Massive congratulations to all the teams who made these wins possible – and to our amazing clients for your trust and partnership. And kudos to all the 2024 Festival of Media North America Award winners! Read more on the full winners list here: https://bit.ly/3ZETljH
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Check out the below article for three strategic questions every marketer should be asking as they head into the new year👇👇👇
Is your marketing strategy relying on outdated tactics and assumptions? It's time for a fresh approach! Jonathan Rigby, Chief Strategy Officer at IPG Mediabrands’ Initiative, says marketers need to revalidate their approach, and that starts with answering some tricky questions. Read more in the latest article from The Drum: https://bit.ly/3YIB9UZ
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Thrilled to announce 8 shortlists across Initiative APAC for the Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards! 💎 Kudos to our incredible teams for creating Fame and Flow across the #APAC region! #CampaignAsia #AgencyoftheYear #AOY2024 #Initiative IPG Mediabrands APAC Interpublic Group (IPG)
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Is the blind box economy just a fad, or is there something deeper going on? 🤔 Initiative strategist and self-confessed obsessive Kate O'Loughlin explores the key learnings for brands in her latest article for AdNews Australia... IPG MediabrandsInterpublic Group (IPG) IPG Mediabrands APAC #marketingtrends #consumerbehavior #blindboxeconomy
OBSESSED: Learnings from the ‘Blind Box’ economy - AdNews
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Fame & Flow: The Real Alchemy of Brand Growth by Initiative CEO Dimitri Maex and CSO Jonathan Rigby is out in the world this week! Thank you to our partners at Vox Media for hosting our launch event, and to Helen Havlak, Publisher, The Verge, for moderating a thought provoking fireside chat, which covered everything from why Dimitri & Jonathan wrote this book, their unique approach to writing it, how to use Fame & Flow to solve marketers’ biggest challenges, and more. You can check the book out here: https://bit.ly/3Uwfr50 Read it already? Tell us what you think! #FameandFlow
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