A number of independent agencies have joined Studiospace, an online marketplace for creative, digital and marketing services.
Among the recent additions to the roster are brand experience and innovation hotshop Akcelo; sustainability, behaviour change and brand purpose specialists Republic of Everyone; branding and design company Houston; brand and content agency Chello; and global customer experience agency Apparent.
Studiospace has been described as the holdco for the digital age, and is revolutionising the way clients can access independent agency talent, removing the friction from the process and providing assurances for both parties. It is co-headquartered in Sydney and London.
Other new additions to the roster include brand and digital advertising agency Common Ventures, along with Josephmark, DO, Edge and SLIK as well as digital media agencies Shines Digital, Balmer, NorthSouth Advertising and In Marketing we Trust. Globally, Studiospace now boasts a roster of more than 150 agency businesses, spanning 16 service categories across 12 countries.
Kate Walker, GM of client services at Studiospace, said: “Since we officially launched to the market we’ve had massive interest from agencies and client-side businesses who see the benefits of our model to provide access to new opportunities.
“We’re thrilled to welcome so many award-winning and innovative Aussie agencies to the platform. We’re creating easy access to the best talent so that marketers can break out of the traditional and restrictive holdco model, and these world-class agencies are testament to those ambitions.”
Aden Hepburn, CEO of Akcelo says: "The innovation that Studiospace brings to the market is really exciting. Every independent agency thrives on new business, so being able to streamline that process to give global clients easier access to innovative indie agencies is fantastic. We are really excited to take our first briefs and start helping clients in Australia and across the world solve their challenges."
Lindsay Rogers, co-founder and MD of Chello: “By assuming so much of the risk, Studiospace gives independent agencies a level playing field to compete for briefs. It will undoubtedly drive higher standards, reduce costs and provide much better options for big brands.”
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