Observed Signal · May 4, 2026 · Anniversary / Business Update · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Kreisvier Marks 25 Years; CEO Pushes for Visibility
Basel-based full-service agency Kreisvier is celebrating its 25th anniversary and intends to raise its national profile, CEO Alexandra Vatansever says in an interview. Kreisvier is among the ten largest Swiss advertising agencies by size and revenue, has grown from four to about 50 employees, and counts Coop as a long-term client. In 2022 the agency retained and expanded business across the Coop Bau+Hobby and Jumbo merger. Vatansever, who joined as Managing Director in 2018 and became CEO in 2024, says the agency will emphasize applied creativity, showcase bigger ideas under new creative leadership (David Lübke), and become more visible externally. Kreisvier runs an in-house innovations unit, Kreisvier Lab, and reports using AI in everyday processes for the past two years.
Regional agency milestone with business updates relevant to Swiss advertising market: top-ten ranking, major client retention/win (Coop/Jumbo), leadership positioning and AI adoption—useful for agency/brand partnership and recruitment signals but not industry-shifting globally.
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- Kreisvier is celebrating its 25th anniversary (2026).
- Kreisvier is counted among the ten largest advertising agencies in Switzerland by size and revenue.
- Alexandra Vatansever is CEO of Kreisvier (Managing Director since 2018; became CEO in 2024).
- Kreisvier grew from four employees to around 50 staff members.
- Kreisvier retained and won the combined Coop Bau+Hobby and Jumbo account in 2022 and lists Coop as a client since the agency's early years.
- Kreisvier operates an internal innovation unit called Kreisvier Lab and has used AI in its workflows for over two years.
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Kreisvier leadership grows to three members
Swiss agency Kreisvier has expanded its executive management to a three-person leadership team. David Lübke, previously Executive Creative Director (responsible for creative output since November 2025), has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer. Sandro Looser, who was Chief Client Officer and a member of the management team since early 2025, takes on additional responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer. Alexandra Vatansever remains CEO. Kreisvier employs around 50 people and celebrated its 25th anniversary in spring 2026. The article was published on August 24, 2026.
Konnex Media Agency Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Swiss media agency Konnex celebrated its 25th anniversary on 12 June 2026 with about 160 invited guests at the Lux Bar in Winterthur. Founding members Monica Jäggi, Peter Döbeli and Ronny Schmid attended. Konnex currently employs around 50 people and has been a member of the LSA since 2012. Leadership (Monica Jäggi and Marco Berto) used speeches to link the firm's original consulting-focused approach to current market changes — citing technology, AI, new business models and geopolitics — and positioned the agency to continue providing strategic advice and stability for clients going forward.
Mediaschneider Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Mediaschneider, an independent Swiss media agency founded in 2001 by Urs Schneider, celebrated its 25th anniversary on 26 June 2026. The summer event took place in the beer- and wine-garden of the Riithalle in Zurich and was attended by about 250 guests including clients, partners, employees and industry colleagues. Founder Urs Schneider—who remains chairman of the board—recounted milestones from the agency’s history and emphasized the firm’s focus on creative, innovative and data-driven media strategy. The evening was moderated by Monika Schärer and Christoph Bürge, CEO of Mediaschneider, delivered remarks recognizing the agency’s quarter-century of work.
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