AdWeek honors Highdive as the 2020 Breakthrough Agency of the Year.
In the bustling city of Chicago, a relatively small advertising agency named Highdive has been making waves in the industry. Founded just four years ago by Kevin Stern and Mike Byrne, this boutique advertising shop has been operating with a significant amount of ambition.
Highdive started the year 2020 on a high note, with Super Bowl ads for its clients. The agency, which is not part of a massive agency network, managed to secure campaigns for Jeep and Rocket Mortgage, two big names in the automotive and finance sectors respectively.
The Super Bowl ads, however, were not conceived in a traditional advertising setting. Due to the constraints of Covid-19, Highdive had to adapt and innovate, a challenge they met head-on. The ads, for Jeep and Rocket Mortgage, were among the most popular of the year, further solidifying Highdive's reputation.
Throughout 2020, Highdive has continued to create campaigns for its clients consistently, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. The agency has been able to win new business and maintain its momentum, even in these trying times.
Highdive's client list includes Jeep and Boost Mobile, in addition to other unmentioned clients for whom it has been creating campaigns. The agency, with approximately 30 full-time employees, has been successful in adapting to the remote work environment and continuing its successes.
In a remarkable turn of events, Highdive was named agency of record for both Jeep and Boost Mobile in 2019. This recognition has further propelled the agency into the limelight, demonstrating its ability to deliver high-quality work consistently.
As the year draws to a close, Highdive can look back on its achievements with pride. Despite being a relatively small agency compared to some network agencies, Highdive has proven that size is not a determining factor in success. The agency's resilience, adaptability, and innovative spirit have shone through, making Highdive a force to be reckoned with in the advertising industry.
