When talking about KWP!, two words spring to mind which have likely never shared close proximity: Adelaide and powerhouse – well, powerhouse may be too strong, but there is roll here.
KWP! is based on a simple philosophy: “Put the people who have the ideas in direct contact with the people who want the ideas.”
Or maybe it’s not such a simple philosophy. KWP!’s modus operandi is to be hands-on, nimble, flexible, disruptive. It is guided by the tenets: “Do great work. Have fun. Make a fair profit.” Its work runs the gamut, from workmanlike to funny to truly inspired.
It is a favourite of Adelaide advertisers – including the Adelaide Advertiser – and boasts a solid list of South Australian brands, although it has admitted the line-up may have become too Adelaide-focused of late, and flagged a more aggressive push for new business in other states.
To that end, joint managing partners John Baker and Sylvia Mason, appointed in 2010 to reshape the agency for the next five years, are on a mission to take back some of the ‘nimbleness’ and breathe new life into the business.
That meant a restructure of its media, production and account management teams, with more senior talent brought on board. Its full-service offering is one of its key selling points, but part of the new direction will mean putting a greater emphasis on its online, digital and events capabilities.
Sourced from AdNews Agency Report Card, May 31 2013 edition.
In december KWP! took on some of Clemenger Adelaide's staff and clients, after the office closed its doors.
What they say:
kwp! is an independently owned, full-service Australian advertising agency providing a range of communication and marketing solutions for numerous, diverse businesses in all national markets. A truly integrated marketing communications agency combining the strategic and creative firepower with the country’s most dynamic national media operation under one roof to create IKON Adelaide. kwp! was a full service agency when it opened its doors in 1991 and it remains one today.
