MANIFESTO
Cultivate, Humanize, and Nurture Purpose-Led Brands
Brands today require more than traditional agencies—they need Knights: a fellowship of visionary creatives, strategists, and brand architects. Our hybrid model unites seasoned in-house leadership with independent global experts, empowering us to approach every challenge with fresh perspectives, cultural insights, and boundless creativity.
In today’s modern marketing, it’s not just about messages; it’s about driving behavior. Sustainability has emerged as a crucial force, guiding brands to recreate communities and build purpose-led, IDEAL-driven brands.
We believe that iconic brands create their own culture, because “culture moves brands that move business.” Yet purpose alone is not enough; it’s the acts driven by a brand’s culture that inspire action, shift relevance by serving a meaningful role in people’s lives, and drive positive change in the world, ultimately leading to commercial success.
At the forefront of a revolutionizing communication odyssey, we’re navigating a voyage that brings brand-building concepts from Europe to the MENA and Asia regions. We blend global perspectives and learnings with local insights, integrating the best of both worlds into our brand culture process to create a rich tapestry of brand experiences, shaped by our Knights who have worked with some of the world’s top brands across diverse markets and industries.
Guided by our proprietary IDEAL Compass and brought to life through our Brand Culture Model™, we transform brands into cultural forces. Utilizing our Toolkits, we connect with consumers by fusing cultural insights with brand truths, driven by a reason for existence, to derive brand purpose and distill it into the Brand Culture Strategy. This strategy translates into establishing strategic creative direction, enabling us to craft brand manifestos, develop soulful branding, and storytelling with meaningful purpose and a distinct brand culture that not only humanizes brands but also inspires action and transforms brand interactions into impactful cultural dialogues—enabling them to conquer their marketplaces, play meaningful roles in people’s lives, and help shape the world.
We amplify this soulful storytelling across all IDEAL mediums through breathtaking imagery, inspiring engagement, immersive experiences, and thrilling play, truly activating 360º Brand Amplifications to create impactful brand journeys that are not only memorable but also deeply resonate on a cultural level, driving profound connections and actions.
We’re redefining what it means to be an agency network, forging a culture where every Knight shares in our collective success. Our ownership model fuels creativity, accountability, and innovation at every level. Together, our global and regional Knights bring over 200 years of combined leadership experience, earned across Western and Eastern hemispheres while building iconic brands and groundbreaking campaigns.
Our diverse portfolio spans sectors from FMCG and retail to technology, automotive, and entertainment, reflecting our agility to craft IDEAL-led solutions for brands of every scale and ambition.
Together with our clients’ marketing teams, we have grown multi-billion-dollar revenue-winning brands into local and international icons. Through our stories, we have won prestigious global and regional awards for leading brands, uplifting their imagery and elevating their status to lead and conquer their marketplaces.
We always emphasize the evolution and impact of technology in branding and creativity as intertwined forces. We are rethinking what branding means, reimagining retail, and discovering new ways for clients to grow their businesses in our ever-changing world.
We stand for new frontiers, fresh perspectives, and innovative voices, embracing the future’s demand for brand culture thinking through boundless creativity.In the world of our advertising odyssey, our founder and Chief Knight, Ehmer Kirmani, has forged a belief that stands as our brand culture ethos:
“Your brand culture has the power to shape the world.”
Iconic brands have shown that when a belief becomes culture, it can ignite passion, reshape identities, and inspire movements. That’s why we say: Don’t just react to culture—navigate it like a true Knight, and transform it through actions that inspire.
Revolutionizing Brand Communication Odyssey
Knight Voyage:
Humanize Brand Tales to Inspire Action
Embracing the spirit of the advertising odyssey, our founder, creative leader, and Chief Knight, Ehmer Kirmani, believes that “Your Brand Culture Has The Power To Shape The World,” inspiring every aspect of our approach. With the heart of a storyteller and the artistry of a cinematic brand odyssey, Ehmer, together with global Knight leadership and our multicultural team, has spearheaded a brand culture voyage toward revolutionary creative transformation, humanizing brands with cultures that inspire action.
Our global Knights seamlessly blend brand culture experiences across all mediums of the communications odyssey. We intricately weave the threads of branding, ideation, and captivating storytelling into cinematic brand magic, amplifying brand narratives across 360º to create experiential and engaging brand journeys in both digital and physical landscapes.
We transform brand stories into powerful, culturally rich narratives and inspiring brand imagery that resonate deeply with audiences—not only conquering marketplaces but also embodying a distinct brand culture that inspires action and creates meaningful change to shape the world.
Where Creative Knights Bring
Brands Vision to Life
BTS Odyssey:
Experience the Craftsmanship That Inspires and Transforms Brands
Join us on this odyssey and discover how we can transform your brand story into a powerful cultural force.
2023
A Brand-First Branding Agency
Revolutionizing Brand Experiences Through Soulful Design.
2005
A Brand-First Creative Agency
Storytelling with a Purpose
2006
A Brand-First Activation Agency
Interactive Stories, Inspiring Engagement
2008
A Brand-First Digital Agency
Immersive Stories, Inspiring Experience
2009
A Brand-First Production Agency
Captivating Stories, Inspiring Imagery
2013
A Brand-First Sports Agency
Unforgettable Live Experience
2014
A Brand-First Gaming Agency
Thrilling Stories, Inspiring Play
2019
A Brand-First Content Agency
Amaze With Engaging Content.
2020
A Brand-First Shopper Agency
Connect Brands, Drive Sales
2022
A Brand-First Marcom Network
Cultivating Ideal Brands
2023
A Brand-First Branding Agency
Revolutionizing Brand Experiences Through Soulful Design.