Observed Signal · Sep 14, 2026 · Business Expansion · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Tincan Agency Expands to Eastern Switzerland with New Office
Tincan, a Swiss creative and digital agency headquartered in Zug, has expanded to eastern Switzerland by opening its fourth office in Rapperswil-Jona on September 1, 2026. The new 'Creative Factory' is located in a former factory building at Spinnereistrasse 29 near Jona train station. The office will allow the agency to serve its clients in the region more directly. Strategic and operational leadership is provided by Nicoline Ineichen, a marketing consultant at Tincan. The agency now operates locations in Zug, Zurich, Geneva, and Rapperswil-Jona, employing around fifty staff across its four divisions: Tincan Hello, Tincan Digital, Tincan Clicks, and Tincan Motion. The expansion was led by partner Raphael Willi, who was instrumental in setting up the new facility.
Agency expansion of a mid-sized Swiss agency, relevant to regional AdTech/MarTech ecosystem but not industry-shifting.
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- Tincan opened its fourth office in Rapperswil-Jona on September 1, 2026.
- The new office is called 'Creative Factory' and is located at Spinnereistrasse 29.
- Nicoline Ineichen leads the new office as Marketing Consultant.
- Tincan now has offices in Zug, Zurich, Geneva, and Rapperswil-Jona.
- The agency employs about fifty people across four divisions.
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