Havas has acquired Kaimera, an independent media agency. This strategic move strengthens Havas Media Network’s footprint in Australia and New Zealand, adding scale and specialist capabilities while accelerating the deployment of Converged.AI, Havas’ group-wide AI-driven, data-powered strategy and operating system. Kaimera will join the organization under Havas Media Network and operate as “Kaimera, a Havas Company.” Founded in 2016, Kaimera has grown into a 50+ strong agency with offices in Sydney and Melbourne and team members in Auckland. Known for crafting straightforward, customized solutions that deliver measurable results, Kaimera brings deep expertise and a strong reputation that will reinforce Havas’ dynamic and ambitious ANZ business plan focused on growth, entrepreneurial investment, and excellence for clients. Kaimera’s clients include Nando’s, Scape, IMB bank, Afterpay and BritBox. By integrating Kaimera’s proven expertise and entrepreneurial culture into Havas Media Network, this acquisition enhances Havas’ ability to converge creativity, media, and technology into one powerful offering. Kaimera’s management team, led by founders Nick Behr and Trent McMillan, will report to James Wright, group CEO of Havas ANZ, and will initially remain in their current offices in Surry Hills, Sydney, and South Melbourne, Melbourne. With Kaimera joining the group, Havas ANZ takes its headcount to over 450 staff locally….
Atlanta-headquartered indie agency Ammunition is expanding into Europe with the opening of a London office headed by Renaye Edwards who joins as managing director, Ammunition Europe, and global chief operating officer. Edwards is best known for founding and leading Radish agency before overseeing its successful acquisition in 2022. In her new dual role, Edwards will oversee Ammunition’s European operations and partner with founder & CEO Jeremy Heilpern to advance the agency’s creative, strategic, and operational capabilities globally. She also joins Ammunition’s global leadership group as a partner…
