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Media Monks is a leading creative production company known globally for its innovative approach to digital marketing, content creation, and technology-driven campaigns form the backbone of Monks. As the creative engine of S4 Capital, a digital-only marketing network founded by Sir Martin Sorrell—the company continues to drive forward with innovation and purpose. Recently, it rebranded to the simpler name Monks, reflecting a more unified and global identity.
The story of Monks began in 2001 in Hilversum, the Netherlands, where founders Victor Knaap, Wesley ter Haar, and others set out with a bold vision for digital production. In the early years, the company focused on crafting high-quality digital content. However, it quickly evolved into a global force within the creative industry.
A major milestone came in 2018, when Monks was acquired by S4 Capital. This strategic acquisition not only fueled international expansion but also led to numerous mergers with specialised agencies across the globe. As a result, the company significantly expanded its capabilities and geographic reach. Today, Monks is based in Amsterdam’s Minervahaven, a business park renowned for its creative and artistic energy, an ideal environment for the company’s headquarters.
At its core, Monks exists to help brands craft outstanding digital experiences that create real-world impact. To achieve this, the company embraces a fully integrated model where creativity, data, and technology come together to address modern marketing challenges.
By focusing on innovation and strategy, Monks ensures that every campaign is built on a solid digital foundation, resulting in memorable and meaningful brand experiences.
To meet a wide range of client needs, Monks delivers an expansive suite of services that fuse creativity with technology. These include:
Altogether, these services allow Monks to offer a full-spectrum solution tailored to the evolving needs of modern brands.
While rooted in Dutch creativity, Monks operates on a truly global scale. Currently, the company runs more than 30 offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.
This worldwide presence enables Monks to deliver round-the-clock support, ensuring clients receive consistent, high-quality service—no matter their location or time zone. Furthermore, the global reach fuels cultural diversity and creative exchange within the company, making each project richer and more insightful..
Over the years, Monks has built lasting partnerships with some of the world’s most respected brands, including Google, BMW, Nestlé, Netflix, Amazon, Nike, and Heineken.
Through close collaboration and shared vision, the company continually pushes creative boundaries and delivers outstanding results. Moreover, Monks takes great pride in its impressive track record, which reflects not only its capabilities but also the trust it has earned in the industry.
Internally, Monks fosters a culture that is relaxed yet driven, placing a strong emphasis on collaboration, ambition, and continual learning. Employees, proudly referred to as Monks, are empowered to explore the intersection of creativity and technology in their work.
Innovation is deeply ingrained in the company’s ethos. Consequently, teams are encouraged to experiment with emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and blockchain, ensuring Monks stays at the forefront of digital transformation.
Beyond business goals, Monks is committed to making a positive impact on society and the planet. To that end, the company invests in initiatives that promote diversity, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability.
Through various programs and partnerships, Monks actively works to create a more equitable, inclusive, and eco-conscious creative industry. In short, the company understands that progress in business must go hand in hand with progress in society.