Wieden+Kennedy

• Independent creative network founded as an ad agency that "didn't like advertising."
• Known for using creativity to help build brands and influence culture, across every medium and discipline.
• Has created iconic campaigns including work for brands such as Nike ("Just Do It"), ESPN ("This Is SportsCenter") and other culture-shaping ideas.

Philosophy and mission

• Focused on doing the best work of their lives with inspiring clients.
• Aims to be a place where creatively driven people with diverse perspectives can make impactful work.
• Core mission is to use creativity and influence to change the world and impact culture while building business value for clients.

Global presence

• Operates as a global creative network with multiple offices worldwide (including locations such as Portland, Amsterdam, New York, London, Tokyo, Shanghai, Toronto, São Paulo, Mexico City and Sydney, as described on wk.com).
• Work and teams collaborate across offices depending on client needs and opportunities.

For the most detailed and up-to-date overview of Wieden+Kennedy, including office-specific information, visitors should refer to the About section on wk.com.

• Creative and brand platforms – development of brand platforms, campaigns and ideas across film, digital, social, experiential and more.
• Advertising and communications – concepting and producing integrated advertising across channels and formats.
• Media planning and buying – strategy, planning and buying of media to support campaigns and brand initiatives.
• Social and content – social strategies and ongoing content designed for platforms and communities.
• Design – brand and visual design applied across communications and experiences.
• Strategy – brand, communications and audience strategy to support creative work and business objectives.

Types of work

• Long-term brand platforms and ongoing campaign platforms.
• Product and retail launches.
• Culture-driving ideas and collaborations.
• Projects that span multiple markets, offices and disciplines.

Example categories of clients

Wieden+Kennedy has created work for brands in categories including (as shown on wk.com):

• Sports and footwear
• Food and beverage
• Technology and gaming
• Travel and tourism
• Retail and ecommerce

Specific client lists, case studies and recent campaigns are showcased in the Work section of wk.com and may change over time.

• General inquiries: info@wk.com
• Global new business: newbiz@wk.com (Global New Business contact: Jacqueline Steele, as listed on wk.com)
• Media planning and buying: mary.normand@wk.com
• Public relations: theresa.collins@wk.com

Office-specific contact details and addresses are listed by office on wk.com (for example Portland, Amsterdam, New York, Tokyo, London, Shanghai, Toronto, São Paulo, Mexico City and Sydney). Visitors looking for a particular office should check the relevant office page on wk.com.

Career and job inquiries

• Wieden+Kennedy shares information about job openings, programs and a view into its culture via the Jobs section of wk.com.
• The agency highlights initiatives such as the ADMAGIC program for students from HBCUs, as described on the site.
• Additional updates about opportunities and a look into W+K life are shared via the W+K Talent Instagram, linked from the Jobs page.

For the most current openings, internship programs and application instructions, candidates should always refer directly to the Jobs section on wk.com and any official links provided there.

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