Dept Agency
DEPT® combines deep technology engineering, data science, and creative excellence to deliver measurable digital transformation and performance marketing outcomes for global brands.
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- Industry
- Digital Marketing & AdTech Services
- Business Model
- Agency
- Target Market
- Enterprise
- Employee Count
- 5001-10000
- Revenue Range
- $500M-$1B
- Parent Company
- Carlyle Group
- API Available
- Limited
One of the largest independent global digital agencies, competing with both holding company networks and specialist digital shops
DEPT® is a pioneering digital agency founded in the Netherlands that has grown rapidly through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to become one of the largest independent digital agencies globally. The agency operates at the intersection of technology, creativity, and data, offering services spanning digital marketing, experience design, software engineering, AI integration, and performance marketing. With a strong emphasis on building proprietary technology alongside creative execution, DEPT® positions itself as a full-stack digital partner rather than a traditional agency. In the AdTech and MarTech ecosystem, DEPT® is significant for its ability to bridge the gap between creative strategy and technical implementation. The agency works with major platforms including Google, Meta, Amazon, and Salesforce, and has developed deep expertise in programmatic advertising, data analytics, and AI-driven marketing solutions. Its acquisition strategy has brought in specialized capabilities across performance marketing, CRM, and emerging technologies. DEPT® serves a diverse client roster including global enterprises and high-growth brands across retail, technology, media, and financial services. Backed by private equity firm Carlyle Group, the agency has expanded aggressively across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, employing thousands of specialists across dozens of offices. Its independent status and technology-forward culture differentiate it from holding company networks and pure-play creative shops alike.
DEPT® AI Practice
End-to-end AI strategy, development, and integration services helping brands adopt generative AI and machine learning into their marketing and product workflows.
Performance Marketing
Data-driven paid media management across search, social, programmatic, and commerce channels with proprietary optimization tooling.
Experience Design
UX/UI design, digital product design, and brand experience services for web, mobile, and emerging platforms.
Technology & Engineering
Custom software development, platform engineering, and composable commerce solutions built on modern tech stacks.
Data & Analytics
Marketing analytics, data strategy, customer data platform implementation, and measurement frameworks.
Creative Studio
Brand strategy, content production, and creative campaign development integrated with performance and technology capabilities.
- 2015Founded