Major Traditional Global Ad Agencies and Networks poised for Blockchain and Web3.

Al Leong
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September 9, 2024

For those with growing or serious budgets. (And even for Degen CEOs? You are not alone.)

1. WPP

  • Global Revenues: $17.3 billion (2023)
  • Team Size: Over 100,000 employees worldwide
  • Segment Revenues: WPP does not break down specific revenues for blockchain and Web3, but their subsidiaries like OgilvyVMLY&R, and Wunderman Thompson are involved in these sectors.
  • Capabilities: Digital marketing, programmatic advertising, data analytics, creative services, and blockchain advisory.
  • Websitewww.wpp.com

2. Publicis Groupe

  • Global Revenues: €12.6 billion (2023)
  • Team Size: Approximately 80,000 employees
  • Segment Revenues: No specific revenue disclosure for blockchain and Web3, but major subsidiaries like Sapient and Digitas have been exploring blockchain-based marketing solutions.
  • Capabilities: Data-driven marketing, AI and machine learning, customer experience management, blockchain data solutions.
  • Websitewww.publicisgroupe.com

3. Dentsu International

  • Global Revenues: $9.7 billion (2023)
  • Team Size: Around 46,000 employees worldwide
  • Segment Revenues: Dentsu Ventures is actively investing in blockchain startups; the group has focused on blockchain for programmatic advertising and fraud prevention.
  • Capabilities: Customer experience, digital transformation, programmatic advertising, and blockchain consulting.
  • Websitewww.dentsu.com

4. IPG (Interpublic Group)

  • Global Revenues: $10.9 billion (2023)
  • Team Size: Over 50,000 employees globally
  • Segment Revenues: No specific disclosure for blockchain; agencies like McCannR/GA, and FCB are known for exploring blockchain applications in digital rights management and community engagement.
  • Capabilities: Creative services, digital transformation, blockchain for digital rights management, NFTs, and decentralized community building.
  • Websitewww.interpublic.com

5. Omnicom Group

  • Global Revenues: $14.3 billion (2023)
  • Team Size: Approximately 71,000 employees
  • Segment Revenues: Omnicom agencies such as BBDOTBWA, and DDB are increasingly involved in Web3 projects, but specific revenues are not disclosed.
  • Capabilities: Digital transformation, decentralized platforms, NFTs, metaverse strategies, and blockchain-based customer engagement.
  • Websitewww.omnicomgroup.com

6. Havas Group

  • Global Revenues: €2.6 billion (2023)
  • Team Size: Around 20,000 employees
  • Segment Revenues: Through Havas Blockchain, the group focuses on crypto marketing and blockchain-based campaigns, but specific revenues are not disclosed.
  • Capabilities: Blockchain consultancy, crypto marketing, DeFi campaigns, and NFT strategies.
  • Websitewww.havas.com

7. M&C Saatchi

  • Global Revenues: £225 million (2023)
  • Team Size: Approximately 2,500 employees
  • Segment Revenues: The agency works with blockchain and Web3 clients, focusing on creating immersive digital experiences, though no specific revenues are disclosed.
  • Capabilities: Creative content, digital transformation, blockchain engagement strategies.
  • Websitewww.mcsaatchi.com

8. Accenture Interactive

  • Global Revenues: Part of Accenture’s $64 billion revenue (2023)
  • Team Size: Over 40,000 professionals in the Interactive division
  • Segment Revenues: Focuses on end-to-end solutions in blockchain and digital transformation; specific revenues are integrated into the larger Accenture financials.
  • Capabilities: Strategy development, creative services, digital trust and transparency, blockchain integration.
  • Websitewww.accenture.com/us-en/services/interactive-index

9. Deloitte Digital

  • Global Revenues: Part of Deloitte’s $59 billion revenue (2023)
  • Team Size: Over 100,000 professionals worldwide, including a dedicated digital team
  • Segment Revenues: As part of the larger Deloitte consultancy, Deloitte Digital leverages blockchain for digital marketing and data analytics; specific revenues are not isolated.
  • Capabilities: Blockchain consultancy, decentralized data management, customer experience, digital marketing.
  • Websitewww.deloittedigital.com

10. Blockchain and Web3-Native Agencies (Lower Fees, Niche/Specialization, Quality) with Industry Power.

  • Transform Group, US/Puerto Rico
  • Focus: PR and Strategy
  • Website: https://transformgroup.com/
  • MarketAcross (Inbound Junctions), Israel/Europe
  • Focus: PR and marketing for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and DeFi projects
  • Websitewww.marketacross.com
  • Coinbound / USA
  • Focus: Crypto influencer marketing, social media management, SEO strategies
  • Websitewww.coinbound.io

These agencies, both traditional and Web3-native, are equipped with the expertise, networks, and technological capabilities required to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain and Web3 marketing. They can provide end-to-end services ranging from strategic planning and creative development to programmatic advertising, community building, and decentralized engagement.

ABOUT AUTHOR

Al Leong

Chief Marketing Officer, Advisor, Board Director

Award-winning CMO, Board Advisor, Board Director, CEO, and executive with 31 years of experience with Fortune 500 brands, blockchain firms, and SMEs. Former Board Director of the American Marketing Association (both BC and Toronto Chapters), Metro Vancouver CrimeStoppers. Board Director for BC Bostal Association, the AI 2030 think tank. Former "CI" for the FBI, SEC and Ontario Provincial Police.

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