Initiative

Initiative is the culturally-focused communications agency within IPG Mediabrands.

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Initiative is a full-service global media agency built to grow brands through culture. The agency’s approach to rapidly interpreting and acting on cultural data signals – Cultural Velocity – creates relevant, long-lasting consumer connections that drive business results.

Part of IPG Mediabrands, the global media arm of Interpublic Group of Cos. (NYSE: IPG), Initiative employs 3,200 of the smartest and most diverse talent in the industry in over 80 countries and represents almost $16 billion in annual billings for blue-chip clients, including LEGO, Carlsberg, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Merck and Unilever.

Latest News

Jul. 22, 2026

Thomson Reuters Introduces The CoCo to Bring CoCounsel AI to Life

Thomson Reuters has introduced the world to The CoCo — the star of a new campaign for CoCounsel, and quite possibly the most self-assured colleague you'll ever meet

Jul. 22, 2026

"Can I Kick It": An Iconic Match of Spot & Song for Major League Soccer

Directed by Romain Chassaing and edited by Edward Khoma of Abandon Editorial, the spot unites a cavalcade of Major League Soccer stars