Independent global media and creative advisory firm MediaSense has officially rebranded as mediasense, signaling a unified identity that consolidates MediaSense, R3, and PwC’s UK advisory under one integrated brand. This move reflects the company’s ambition to position itself as a leading partner offering unified governance and measurement across the entire marketing supply chain. mediasense’s new identity aims to help marketers shift from reactive to proactive approaches, breaking down silos to embrace a consumer-centric outlook.

Jamie Posnanski, mediasense’s CEO, emphasised the pressing challenges marketers face today, including fragmented technology stacks, siloed teams, and increasingly complex data landscapes. According to Posnanski, the rebrand is a clear indication that mediasense is committed to supporting marketers to navigate these complexities with confidence and precision. The fresh brand identity envisions a future where marketers access unified marketing intelligence that seamlessly connects performance metrics, informs strategic decisions, and enhances transparency.

The rebrand follows significant strategic developments for the business in 2024, including notable acquisitions that have expanded its offerings and global footprint. In November 2024, MediaSense acquired R3, a creative and media advisory firm with a strong presence across North America and Asia. This acquisition allowed mediasense to extend beyond traditional media advisory into broader marketing operations, incorporating content and creative capabilities. R3’s founder, Shufen Goh, continues to lead within mediasense, highlighting the integration focus post-acquisition.

Further strengthening its capabilities, mediasense also acquired PwC’s UK marketing and media advisory team earlier in 2024, adding over 50 expert professionals to its ranks. This move substantially enhanced mediasense’s scale, especially in financial compliance and marketing governance. Partner Sam Tomlinson, formerly of PwC, joined the senior management team as chief client officer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering robust client service and consultancy expertise.

The new mediasense approach recognises that the traditional gap between creative and media functions is narrowing. The company positions itself as a provider of integrated insights that merge creative intelligence with media data to enable growth-focused strategic advice. Its expanded suite of offerings covers everything from organisational design and partner ecosystem management to cutting-edge AI strategy, media auditing, and advanced analytics.

Ryan Kangisser, chief strategy officer at mediasense, described the company’s mission as building the “connective tissue” long missing in marketing, providing leaders with the tools and independence needed for value creation in an increasingly demanding environment. Unlike some consultancies and auditors, mediasense claims a unique advantage through its deep understanding of the entire marketing value chain and its independence from agency conflicts, fostering trust and objectivity for clients.

With 270 employees working across offices in London, New York, Singapore, and New Delhi, mediasense is poised for continued growth and innovation. The hire of Chris Banschbach, an Accenture alumnus, as chief innovation and technology officer, signals an emphasis on advancing the company’s data and technology capabilities to further support its unified marketing intelligence vision.

Taken together, mediasense’s rebranding and strategic expansions illustrate a forward-thinking effort to meet the evolving needs of marketing organisations worldwide, blending media, creative, data, and governance into a cohesive advisory powerhouse.

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Source: Noah Wire Services