Monks

For years, the Big Game was as much about the commercials as the sport itself, with fans eagerly anticipating TVCs that dominate next-day water cooler conversation. 📺 But in a real-time world, the biggest plays aren’t just on the field—they’re online. 📲 From immersive second-screen experiences to dynamic social content, we brought the action to where audiences were already engaging—on their phones, their feeds, and beyond—delivering for 10+ clients to make game day unforgettable. Check out some of our game-day work in our new reel—starring graphics created with Adobe Firefly.👇🏿

We scored big with 10+ spots during the Big Game this year, proving that creativity is evolving far beyond the traditional playbook. 🏈 In an exclusive with Ad Age, our Chief Growth Officer, Justin Billingsley, dives into one of the industry’s most enduring debates: how media and tech can elevate creativity beyond the 30-second spot and drive significant impact for forward-thinking brands. Explore the full interview at Ad Age to learn more 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/ghk-bnQg

Over at INfluencia, our Creative Director Ibrahim Seck drops the needle—and turns up the volume—on a pressing issue: cyberviolence against women. 📣 In the interview, he shares how his collaboration with the DesCodeuses association led to "Album 84," a groundbreaking audio project inspired by the shocking stat that 84% of cyberviolence victims are women. 🎤 Through vinyl, streaming and DOOH, the initiative gives survivors a platform to be heard and calls for change in how women are treated online. Seck also shares insights about the evolving nature of advertising and creativity, emphasizing the importance of understanding and solving brand challenges. 🧠 Brush up on your French and catch the full conversation on creativity, advocacy and the future of advertising here 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/g2QnpgiV

Big wins for our Monks in Southeast Asia! For the first time, Monks Singapore has ranked on Creative Brief Asia’s Hottest Singapore Agency list—recognized for outstanding creative excellence at the world’s top award shows. 👏🏽 The celebration doesn’t stop there: our Southeast Asia ECD AS Anam, and our Art Director Clara Christiani were named to the Hottest Creatives rankings. 🎉 A huge shoutout to our Monks across the region for pushing creative boundaries and making waves!

Good marketing needs a maestro to turn chaos into harmony. 🎼 In her recent interview with LBBonline - Little Black Book, our EVP EMEA Juanita Draude explains how we’re helping marketers bring order to complexity, streamlining their strategies and empowering leaders to keep pace with industry shifts. 🥁 From simplifying orchestration challenges to making AI adoption feel less daunting, Juanita shares her vision for a more seamless and impactful future for clients. “One of the biggest challenges has been orchestration. For so long, marketing leaders have been juggling multiple channels," says Juanita. “Monks has recognized the need to orchestrate that in a way that doesn’t feel like a heavy lift.” Read more at LBBOnline 👉🏼https://lnkd.in/gK_VEHKF

A frame-by-frame evaluation of creativity demands an eye for high-end craft. 🎞️ So, we're thrilled that our Senior Integrated Producer Sarah M Cloutier has been selected to serve on the jury for The Clios Awards in the Film Craft: Animations & VFX category! 🎥 Founded in 1959, the Clio Awards honors excellence in advertising, celebrating bold work that propels the industry forward and fosters meaningful connections within the creative community. Sarah will be lending her expertise to help spotlight the most innovative and impactful work in the realm of animations and VFX. 🎬 Congratulations, Sarah! 🎉

Hard work pays dividends, because our Chief Financial Officer Melanie Dhawan has been named a Finalist in the Finance 💰 category for the WeQual Awards, EMEA 2025! 🎉 These prestigious awards shine a light on women who exemplify the leadership qualities essential for future Executive Committee roles, and we couldn’t think of someone more deserving of this recognition. ⭐ “I’m honored to be a finalist in the WeQual Awards, EMEA 2025, and delighted to be recognized alongside such accomplished women,” said Dhawan. “A special thanks to Katie Lichfield, Mark Bateman and the WeQual team for your dedication to driving gender equality and championing women in leadership.” Congratulations, Melanie, on this significant milestone — best of luck at the WeQual Awards!

It's been some time since burlesque icon Dita Von Teese invited us to create the visuals for her "Dita Las Vegas" residency at the famed Jubilee Theater on the Las Vegas Strip—and now we're peeking behind curtain for a rare look into how it came together. 👀 Over at Live Design, acclaimed director Michael Schwandt shared how our collaboration resulted in a breathtaking show where light transforms Dita’s appearance into elaborate costumes—a multimedia spectacle filled with jaw-dropping videos and animations. 💃🏻   Now at the Voltaire at the Venetian, Dita’s show features a hyper-realistic video mapping body projection where our team meticulously designed a media-playback system, recorded Dita’s captivating performances, and created 15 original pieces of content that elevate the entire experience. ✨ Head to Live Design to learn more 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/ek4guEiE

We're proud to share that two of our amazing leaders will join the The Gerety Awards juries, putting creativity on the map. 🗺️ Naana Orleans-Amissah, Head of Brand and Creative Strategy, will serve on the London Jury, while Romina Martínez Mateo Martinez, Managing Director of Spain, will take a seat on the Madrid Jury. The Gerety Awards bring together juries of agency and brand leaders from around the world to select the best in advertising. 🌎 Through its series of international Executive Juries, the program provides a truly diverse showcase of the best creative around the globe. 🏆

"For me, Black History Month means the celebration and preservation of our achievements throughout the past, present and future," writes Rebecca Beyene, Account Manager. As part of our Black History Month celebrations, she and others have come together to share their unique reflections on Black history and its enduring impact on their perspectives and experiences today. 🤎 Learn more, and find other spotlights from the team, on our blog 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/4hk6xBf