Some creative agencies in Nepal to check out
Seldom do advertising agencies get the befitting acclaim for their creative inputs in producing the best ads in the industry. In fact, a large proportion of the general public in Nepal is unaware that it is also the agencies, not just brands, that put countless hours of rigorous mental efforts to come up with such ads. Beyond the Nepali ad industry’s sullied culture of infringing intellectual property rights and copying foreign ads, there are creative agencies that have set a benchmark for top-notch print as well as digital ads. Below are 10 creative agencies (in no particular order) that are doing great in Nepal’s industry.
Business Advantage
Business Advantage is a well-established name in the advertising sector of Nepal with over two decades of experience in producing quality ads for national and multinational clients. The team at the agency boasts the likes of Deependra Tandon and Subu Shrestha who are known for conceptualizing unparalleled marketing campaigns for brands like Mayos. Furthermore, the agency has managed to bag a silver trophy in the Asia Awards of Carlsberg Group for its Carlsberg 1847 campaign and brand innovation award as well as a co-branding award for Ncell Loaded campaign at TeliaSonera Brands Awards 2012. Moreover, the agency is also acclaimed for winning multiple categories at the Crity Awards throughout the years.
Outreach Nepal
Outreach Nepal is another prominent agency in Nepal that has collaborated with top-notch clients like Dabur, Samsung, Daraz, Ncell Mountain Dew and even Google. The agency is headed by Mr. Ujaya Shakya who has made a mark not only on the Nepali marketing scene but also internationally. He has served on the jury panel of some of the most commended international marketing award shows. Furthermore, Outreach is three times finalists in “Campaign South Asia Independent Agency of the Year” and is the only recipient of the award from Nepal in 2016. It has also won multiple international awards at Abby Awards/Goafest, Adstars Korea and Flame Awards India. Likewise, the agency won the highest number of accolades ever recorded at Crity Awards 2017.
Prisma advertising
Prisma advertising is one of the oldest agencies in Nepal which was established in 1991. The founder of the agency is Mr. Ranjit Acharya who has made an immense contribution to the overall development of the media and advertising sector of Nepal. Prisma has provided creative marketing services to brands like Coca-Cola, Nestle and Argakhanchi Cement. Most notably, the agency has been conferred the Bell Ringer Award in 2000 for its role in the growth of Johnson & Johnson’s business in Nepal.
Avani Advertising
With a slogan that boasts itself as the “Best Advertising Agency in Nepal”, Avani has certainly lived up to it. The agency has produced quality TVCs and print ads for clients like Royal Stag, Kantipur, Machhapuchre Bank Limited and Honda. Avani was the highest recipient of awards under various categories at the Crity Awards 2018/19.
Welcome Advertising & Marketing
Welcome Advertising & Marketing has been providing professional agency service to national and multinational companies in Nepal since 1989. The agency has worked with clients like TATA, Jagadamba Steels, Nepal Idol, Maruti Cement, IME and several others to produce some of the most creative works in the industry.
Max L’agence
Max L’agence is a popular creative agency that was founded in 2009. Since its commencement, the agency has focused on creating a unified brand experience for its clients. Unified brand experience is elucidated by the agency as crafting the most relevant communication solutions to reach out to the target audience and ultimately create a strong brand value for products and services. Max L’agnece’s client portfolio includes several national as well as international brands such as Jawa, Skoda, Litmus Cables, Mahindra, Sprite and Samsung.
Prismark Advertising
With over two decades of operations, Prismark Advertising has played a great role in the development of the media industry of Nepal. The agency has worked with the likes of Suzuki, JBL, Hyundai, Panasonic, NIC Asia, IME Group and NTC to name a few.
Key Advertising
Established in 2001, Key Advertising is one of the most sought-after advertising agencies in Nepal. The agency has worked with some of the prominent names from the globe such as the European Union and the British Council. Additionally, some of the national clients of the agency include the likes of Siddhartha Bank, Reliance Life Insurance, CG and Nepal Ice.
Blitz Media
Blitz Media, established in 2002, grew into a social and market research agency in 2006 which carries out collaborative nationwide research projects. The agency has collaborated with clients like World Wildlife Fund for Nature, World Bank, Tata Motors, Nic Asia, TVS and Sony. Most notably, the NIC Asia “Soch Badalau” campaign conceptualized by Blitz received widespread acclaim.
A.D. Factor
A.D. Factor is a full-fledged advertising and research organization headed by Santosh Silwal Giri. The agency has conceptualized and carried out notable campaigns for brands like Tuborg, Prime Life Insurance, CG, Tata and Mahindra. Most notably, the “0 or 3” campaign for Prime Life Insurance received wide acclaim across the insurance as well as the overall marketing industry.
