# AKQA Brussels

**Summary.** AKQA Brussels is an agency. Based in Sint-Joost-ten-Node. Founded in 1997. The team is around 53 FTE. Expertise: Campaign concepts & big ideas, Campaign execution, Corporate communication, PR strategy & media relations. Reference clients include Montblanc, UPS, Nestlé, Bethesda Softworks, Museum for the United Nations - UN Live, Re-born to be Alive, Nike, Proximus, Netflix, Dior, Volvo, Delta Air Lines, Starbucks, Porsche Motorsport, Samsung.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Location | Victoria Regina Square 1, 1210 Sint-Joost-ten-Node |
| Website | https://www.famousgrey.com |
| LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/famousgrey/ |
| Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/famousgrey/ |
| Company number | BE0461.529.265 |
| NACE main activity | 73110 - Activiteiten van reclamebureaus |
| Expertise | Campaign concepts & big ideas, Campaign execution, Corporate communication, PR strategy & media relations |
| Team (FTE) | 53,3 |

## What does AKQA Brussels do?

AKQA bestaat sinds 1997 en profileert zich als creatief bureau uit Sint-Joost-ten-Node. Met ongeveer 53 VTE is dit een groot bureau. De opgegeven expertise is creatie & reclame en pr & communicatie. Sectorieel richt het bureau zich vooral op brede adverteerdersmarkt en creatie en digitale innovatie. AKQA is een groepsentiteit binnen WPP.

## Where is AKQA Brussels based?

AKQA Brussels is based in Victoria Regina Square 1, 1210 Sint-Joost-ten-Node, Belgium.

## What expertise does AKQA Brussels have?

- Campaign concepts & big ideas
- Campaign execution
- Corporate communication
- PR strategy & media relations

## Which clients does AKQA Brussels work with?

- Montblanc, UPS, Nestlé, Bethesda Softworks, Museum for the United Nations - UN Live, Re-born to be Alive, Nike, Proximus, Netflix, Dior, Volvo, Delta Air Lines, Starbucks, Porsche Motorsport, Samsung

## Key financials

Source: NBB annual accounts. "/" means not filed (abbreviated format); FTE = average number of full-time equivalents.

| Year | Revenue | Gross margin | EBITDA | FTE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | € 21.248.360 | € 4.181.316 | € 997.315 | 49,2 |
| 2024 | € 20.144.989 | € 4.778.873 | € 1.365.448 | 53,7 |
| 2025 | € 21.905.451 | € 4.112.474 | € 873.297 | 53,3 |

## Which awards has AKQA Brussels won?

42x IAB MIXX Awards - 12x Effie Awards Belgium - 7x Creative Belgium Awards - 3x Agency of the Year - 2x Best of Activation - Cannes Lions

- Creative Belgium Awards 2026, Agency of the Year (Creative Agency of the Year) - 118 points; ahead of Happiness (68) and VML (61)
- Agency of the Year 2025, Silver (Agency of the Year)
- Creative Belgium Awards 2025, Grand Prix (Grand Prix) - Caf-eetjes / Takeaway (Just Eat Takeaway)
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Gold (Digital OOH) - Vlaamse Stichting Verkeerskunde
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Silver (Direct Response/Lead Generation) - KBC
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Gold (Branded Content) - Proximus
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Gold (Best Use of AI) - Helan
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Silver (Branded Content) - Helan
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Gold (E-Commerce) - Takeaway.com
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Gold (VR/AR/New Tech) - Re-born to be alive
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Gold (Non-Profit/CSR) - Re-born to be alive
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Gold (Influencer Marketing) - Constructiv
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Bronze (Retail Media) - Takeaway.com
- IAB MIXX Awards 2025, Winner (Agency of the Year)
- Agency of the Year 2024, Gold (Agency of the Year)
- Agency of the Year 2024, Gold (Best Place to Work)
- Creative Belgium Awards 2024, Agency of the Year (Creative Agency of the Year) - Top ranking ahead of VML Belgium, Mutant, Mortierbrigade, LDV United
- Effie Awards Belgium 2024, Gold (Gedragscampagne Lang) - Got the Fiber / Passez au rythme de la fibre — Proximus
- Effie Awards Belgium 2024, Silver - Chaque « ça va » un vrai « ça va » — Zaffranax
- IAB MIXX Awards 2024, Gold (Best Use of AI) - Helan

## Frequently asked questions

**When was AKQA Brussels founded?** In 1997.

**Where is AKQA Brussels located?** In Sint-Joost-ten-Node, Belgium.

**What is AKQA Brussels specialised in?** Campaign concepts & big ideas, Campaign execution, Corporate communication, PR strategy & media relations.

**How big is AKQA Brussels?** Around 53 full-time equivalents (financial year 2025).

**Who are the clients of AKQA Brussels?** Among others Montblanc, UPS, Nestlé, Bethesda Softworks, Museum for the United Nations - UN Live, Re-born to be Alive, Nike, Proximus, Netflix, Dior, Volvo, Delta Air Lines, Starbucks, Porsche Motorsport, Samsung.

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Factsheet published by IKAg. Figures from the annual accounts up to financial year 2025. Company data verified with the CBE on 2026-10-13. Canonical page: https://www.ikag.be/en/factsheets/famousgrey