A global digital solutions firm in Southfield has acquired a Brazilian advertising agency to expand its international footprint and product offerings.
Stefanini Group, with locations in 41 countries across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia, has added Brazil’s W3haus advertising agency to its portfolio of companies.
W3haus was founded 20 years ago in Porto Alegre., Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It has operations in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Curitiba. Its clients include Ambev, Bauducco, O Boticário, HBO, Panvel, Petrobras, Santander and Tramontina, among others.
“With this acquisition, we want to bring to the market new offers in digital marketing, which allow us to understand the customer journey, generate insights, and business strategies, with a focus on the consumer experience,” says Marco Stefanini, founder and global CEO of Stefanini. “Performing advanced analysis of customer data is essential to nurture client relationships and differentiate brands.”
Focused on solving clients’ strategic problems by creating platforms for conversation, experience, and content, W3haus will join Stefanini’s digital marketing hub, which includes the Brazilian consultancies Gauge and Inspiring, and Infinit of Romania.
“Since 2015, we’ve carried out a series of acquisitions to elevate our ability to co-create digital solutions with clients,” says Spencer Gracias, CEO of Stefanini NA/APAC. “We’re thrilled to welcome W3haus to our team, as they share our passion for digital transformation. In guiding clients through conception, construction, and go-to-market strategy, we’re confident W3haus will make a great addition to our portfolio of expertise.”
Tiago Ritter, who will continue as CEO of W3haus, says, “In addition to the synergy between digital marketing offerings, we want to be connected to a group that stands out for its innovation in the global market. We’ve had opportunities to join international groups before but have never found a synergy of thought and values that resonates with our company until we met Stefanini Group. I am confident this joint venture will help Stefanini become a marketing leader across the world.”
