In a strategic move to enhance its digital offerings across the Asia-Pacific region, global marketing powerhouse Stagwell has announced its partnership with Octopus&Whale, a pioneering game and brand experience design agency based in the Philippines. This collaboration marks a significant step in Stagwell’s ambitious expansion plans in Asia, leveraging the unique strengths of Octopus&Whale to deliver comprehensive digital solutions to clients throughout the region.
A Strategic Alliance for Digital Excellence
The partnership aligns with Stagwell’s accelerated push for growth across Asia, a vision supported by its regional hubs in Singapore and Malaysia, and a robust network of over 25 affiliate partners throughout the continent. By joining forces with Octopus&Whale, Stagwell significantly enhances its capabilities in delivering specialized digital services, particularly in the burgeoning field of game and brand experience design.
Celebrating Four Years of Innovation and Growth
Octopus&Whale’s collaboration with Stagwell comes as the agency celebrates its fourth anniversary, a period marked by remarkable growth and the expansion of its client roster to include some of the Philippines’ leading corporations, such as SM, Meralco, NutriAsia, Unilab, and Philippine Airlines. As the country’s sole brand experience agency with a gaming focus, Octopus&Whale is poised to complement Stagwell’s comprehensive suite of creative, media, and digital services.
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A Vision for the Future
Joey David Tiempo, founder and CEO of Octopus&Whale, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the vast opportunities to broaden their creative horizons and penetrate new markets with their digital expertise. This collaboration is envisioned as a platform for mutual growth, enabling both entities to explore the gaming space and deliver innovative solutions to businesses across the region.
Randy Duax, Stagwell’s managing director for Asia-Pacific, praised the Octopus&Whale team’s commitment to exceeding client expectations and their prowess in creating immersive experiences. This partnership is expected to introduce Octopus&Whale’s specialized skills in gaming and experience design to a wider audience in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, further solidifying Stagwell’s position as a leader in global marketing solutions.
Expanding Horizons
The inclusion of Octopus&Whale into Stagwell’s Global Affiliate Network is a testament to the company’s dedication to offering agile, world-class marketing solutions. With plans to forge more partnerships with regional experts, Stagwell is set to scale its marketing capabilities across new territories, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and excellence in the digital age.
