Observed Signal · Jul 22, 2026 · Agency Appointment · Source: Horizont · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
König Pilsener Appoints Dirk&Philip as Lead Agency
König Pilsener has named Berlin-based Dirk&Philip as its new lead and social-media agency after previous partner David + Martin ceased operations at the end of 2025. Dirk&Philip took over the account at the turn of the year and has produced a first joint campaign that reinterprets the brand claim "Heute ein König" to shift the emphasis toward celebrating others. The campaign comprises two commercials (produced by Simon&Paul, directed by Sandro Jäger) and is scheduled to launch end of July across Addressable TV, digital channels, social media and DOOH, with further on-trade, sponsorship and point-of-sale activities planned. Dirk&Philip says the aim was to develop a younger, future-proof positioning within six months while retaining core brand assets.
National brand König Pilsener changed lead agency and launched a new cross-channel campaign; relevant to agencies, creative production and media planners but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Dirk&Philip was appointed as König Pilsener's new lead and social-media agency after David + Martin ceased operations at the end of 2025; Dirk&Philip took over the mandate at the turn of the year.
- König Pilsener and Dirk&Philip released their first joint campaign that reinterprets the claim "Heute ein König" to encourage celebrating others.
- The campaign includes two commercials produced by Simon&Paul and directed by Sandro Jäger.
- The campaign is scheduled to start end of July across Addressable TV, digital channels, social media and DOOH, with additional trade, sponsorship and point-of-sale measures planned.
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