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Blast Radius Amsterdam Experiences Strong Growth
by Wunderman
Amsterdam, NL, JUNE 17, 2011—Strategic digital agency Blast Radius Amsterdam is celebrating a year of success with an eye toward continued growth in the future. The Company’s approach to digital marketing and branding has led to steady growth highlighted by the addition of new global consumer brands Michelin, NIVEA, Starbucks and Tommy Hilfiger. Unprecedented growth driven by new business has allowed the agency to add 50 new staff members in Amsterdam over the past two years.
“2010 was an incredible year of growth for Blast Radius Amsterdam, and while many thingscontributed to this growth, one of the biggest keys was the progression awayfrom web platform projects towards broader branding ones which included campaigns, social media, content programming, and mobile,” said Riki Stadeler, Managing Director for Blast Radius Europe.“In today’s economic climate global brands want their digital agencies to deliver focused strategic advice and consumer centric creative and implementation, that drives consumer behaviour and ultimately, increases sales.”
Growth Highlights (Q1 2009 compared to Q1 2011) for Amsterdam Blast Radius:
- Four fold increase in billable projects
- Six fold increase in client output
- Added 50+ new staff including senior creative and strategy leaders
- Majority of projects now involve a “sharedideal” that drives the strategy, experience and management of brands between companies and consumers
- Recipient of Webby award (Q1 2011)
Founded in 1998, Blast Radius Amsterdam was originally known for its award-winning website work for Heineken, Philips and Nintendo, while providing support for Blast Radius London clients including Virgin. The Amsterdam agency, run by newly appointed Stefan Hawes, is the gateway to Europe for Blast Radius supporting operations in London, Paris and Hamburg.
About Blast Radius:
Blast Radius is a strategic digital agency that helps connect brands and consumers to tackle the complex issues of growing brand and revenue in a highly connected world. With offices in London, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Paris and North America,Blast Radius Europe’s clients include Starbucks, Bacardi, Nokia, and NIVEA. The company is a member of the Wunderman Network.
For more information please visit us at www.blastradius.com or @blastradius on Twitter.
