Global omnichannel agency Assembly has appointed Shinji Agawa as General Manager of Japan. Agawa will lead the agency’s Japanese operations from their Tokyo office, with a focus on expanding Assembly’s client base in Japan through the scaling of talent and agency services in data consultancy and strategic media activations. In addition to his 8 years of in-house marketing experience at Canon, Agawa brings over two decades of industry experience from leadership roles at Group M, Hakuhodo and Nielsen.
Assembly’s APAC Managing Director, Richard Brosgill, comments, “Japan’s advertising industry went through a dramatic shift in recent years, with investments in digital surpassing traditional media for the very first time in 2021. Consumers today are seeking more sophisticated brand experiences that traditional media cannot offer, and brands have shifted their investments towards digital solutions with hopes to deliver a more engaging, relevant, and interactive experience. The appetite for digital innovation is accelerating and we are perfectly positioned to support brands’ growth ambitions in this direction.”
He continues, “Shinji’s extensive industry experience and in-depth understanding of the market, culture, and media landscape make him a valuable addition not only to our clients but also our teams, as he brings a renewed perspective on our strategic direction. With Shinji at the helm, I am confident that we will be able to fuel growth for our client partners by bringing together integrated strategy, media innovation and data consultancy both within the market and across the region.”
As the global digital ecosystem continues to evolve, brands in Japan find themselves in an increasingly difficult position as the cookie-less future and privacy-first marketing looms closer. While there is an undeniable demand for advanced data solutions, the market currently lacks the expertise to fulfil the needs of brands.
On joining Assembly, Agawa comments, “Assembly brings data, talent, and technology together to deliver connected media solutions to clients. These core competencies are highly sought out by brands and combining this with our global network of digital experts gives us the capabilities needed to provide elevated strategic value to our clients.”
“Assembly is a collection of young, agile and future-thinking digital experts with no fear of change. The digital ecosystem is always changing, and the future is unpredictable, but the team’s mentality and approach continue to inspire me every day as we help our clients through their digital transformation.”
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Kelvin Lee
Associate Director of Marketing, APAC
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