Just like last year, markets like London and Amsterdam are well represented. For 2020’s list, newcomers from Leeds, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg show that growth comes from everywhere. Here are the top 10 fastest growing international agencies by percent change in revenue. (Number in parentheses represents overall ranking.)
(Be sure to check out Adweek’s top 100 Fastest Growing agencies and 10 solution providers for the complete list.)
Thinkerbell (13)
- HQ: Melbourne, Australia
- Growth: 719%
- Select Clients: Accor Hotels, The Iconic, Vegemite
- Classification: Full-Service
Thinkerbell combines marketing sciences and creativity into a brand proposition it calls “measured magic.” Just 3 years old, the independent agency has already received plenty of awards in Australia, and its client list keeps growing. That growth comes from a consistent earned media approach as well as coverage in the marketing trade press for its work, new business wins, opinion pieces and business moves. Thinkerbell has launched three other agencies: DOA (Decade of Action), a social cause agency; Space, a conference-festival organization; and research agency Hocus Focus.
Animal (15)
- HQ: New Delhi
- Growth: 548%
- Select Clients: AB InBev, Airtel, Uniqlo India
- Classification: Full-Service
Animal courts diversity in its clientele and staff. The indie creative agency works with a diverse portfolio of Indian and global brands and has recently ventured into the U.S. market. Animal has produced a broad body of work, including designing streetwear, packaging, event programming, film production, animation, product design, AR, VR and UI/UX. The company ensures its teams come from diverse backgrounds in terms of discipline and collaborate with each other on projects for clients.
No Fixed Address (28)
- HQ: Toronto
- Growth: 265%
- Select Clients: AstraZeneca, Little Caesars, SickKids Foundation
- Classification: Full-Service
No Fixed Address keeps expanding its address book, with growth outside its Toronto base, including Montreal and New York, where