We Are Social

London EC2A 1AH https://wearesocial.com/uk/

Disciplines

  • Advertising/Creative
  • Creative technology
  • Digital
  • Social

About

We are a global socially-led creative agency with unrivalled social media and influencer marketing expertise.

With 1,300 people in 21 offices spanning four continents, we deliver a global perspective to our clients in a time when social media is shaping culture.

- We make ideas worth talking about.

- We understand social behaviours within online communities, cultures and subcultures.

- We help our clients reach the right people in a strategic, relevant and effective way.

We’re a strategic and creative partner to our clients. Thanks to unparalleled global research expertise that helps us unearth social insights, our creative ideas can live on any platform or medium. Our agile social-first production capabilities and culturally relevant media and distribution approach result in content that sparks conversation and drives action.




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BITE Articles

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Thought Leadership

How can Christmas advertising better embrace the shift towards underconsumption?

In a world where consumers are increasingly aware of the climate crisis, we asked industry experts if Christmas advertising needs to change its tune.

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Voices

Why adland needs to hold on to its perimenopausal and menopausal women

Lucy Doubleday on her experiences of menopause and the importance of being open in the workplace

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Trend

What brands need to know about the next generation of influence

Paul Greenwood shares findings from We Are Social’s new report which examines trends in the creator landscape

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Hot Pick

Greenpeace calls on world leaders to join the race against pollution

The campaign by We Are Social leans on the summer of sport to urge consumers to race towards a strong Global Plastics Treaty

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Thought Leadership

How does Charli XCX's ‘brat’ summer prove the power of authentic social media?

Industry leaders discuss how to maintain authenticity in influencer marketing

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Thought Leadership

Will the Paris Olympics mark a new era of inclusive, accessible sports storytelling?

We asked industry leaders their thoughts on the potential impact of the 2024 Games

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Voices

How we created and evolved our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Charter for Change

Lucy Doubleday and Kate Corrie share learnings from We Are Social’s Charter for Change

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What a transformative year for creators can tell us about the future of influence

Paul Greenwood explores how changing times have repositioned influencers creating both challenges and opportunities

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Thought Leadership

When it comes to Generation Z are agencies and brands guilty of resting on unfair stereotypes?

In the second part of our BITE big question we ask agency leaders how to better connect with young consumers.

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Voices

When is a holiday not a holiday? Navigating the headache of the summer break

We Are Social’s Lucy Doubleday shares tips for how to manage the school holidays

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Thought Leadership

What does the ‘de-influencing’ trend mean for cost of living creativity?

We asked industry experts to weigh in on what brands should know about the ‘de-influencing’ trend

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Voices

Agencies prepare to compete at Creative Shootout

The winning agency will gain Foodcycle as a client, £10,000 prize and £50,000 media spend with The Guardian.

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Humour is algorithmically compatible so let's bring back funny in 2023

The return of humour to advertising next year gives us all reason to be optimistic, writes Simon Richings, Executive Creative Director at We Are Social.

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Fuel Your Imagination

Crocs enlists Wejdene to prove there’s nothing uncool about comfort

The Come As You Are influencer campaign from We Are Social Amsterdam invites people to feel comfortable in their own essence

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Where next for brands and social media?

We Are Social’s Brittany Wickerson explores how social media usage varies geographically and explains how to best capitalise on social media trends around the globe

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Place your Gen Alpha bets

To reach and engage with Gen A, brands must grapple at the intersection of identity and technology

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Fuel Your Imagination

We Are Social create the world’s first TV orchestra with Sky Glass

The orchestra has been created to promote Sky Glass, the new streaming TV from Sky.

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Choosing Change: A Case For Creative Optimism

We Are Social’s Mobbie Nazir on how social cynicism will help to create a more authentic future for social media

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Why brands should bust the Esports myths.

Lore Oxford, Global Head of Cultural Insights and Influencer marketing specialist Sofia Sarcina from We are Social, unpick the opportunity for brands to embrace the creative opportunities of Esports.

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Game On: A marketers guide to livestreaming and social gaming

We Are Social provides a masterclass in how brands can capitalise on the power of social gaming.

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Voices

Why brands should rethink Ramadan

From gaming, fitness, home cooking and mental health, greater understanding of Muslim audiences can give brands huge opportunities to connect.

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Thought Leadership

What are the new rituals and customer touchpoints that will last way beyond lockdown?

With our new normal comes a new way of living for many and a new marketing landscape to navigate.

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Voices

China: Returning to a new reality

Pete Lin, North Asia Regional Managing Director at We Are Social China writes from a country slowly emerging from lockdown and takes a look at what lies ahead for countries attempting to navigate the same.

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We Are Social create an AR lens that helps people keep their distance

To try and help people navigate the distancing guidelines, We Are Social developed Snap Safe, a Snapchat AR lens that helps people to stay two metres apart, in response to the United Nation's 'Call to Creatives'.

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Interviews

Lucy Doubleday, Managing Partner, We Are Social

From recognising the value of kindness in business, to helping brands navigate the new wave of privacy in social media marketing, We Are Social’s Managing Partner understands why the best leaders are committed to change.

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DIY Brands

The pursuit of creative expression