DLG Acquires Creative Agency Cornelius
DLG has acquired creative agency Cornelius, adding design, video, photography and editorial capabilities to its content creation services, as part of a larger move to strengthen its 360° offering to its global clientele.
The acquisition, which was completed at the beginning of March, will allow clients of both DLG and Cornelius, to benefit from a wide range of services, consolidating DLG’s position as a digital leader in the luxury sector. DLG was won over by the originality, agility and talent of the team, and its ability to create dynamic and engaging content for its roster of clients, while Cornelius joins an international group specializing in digital marketing serving the biggest luxury brands, with access to the Chinese market.
“Our goal is for the ‘Cornelius’ brand and spirit to endure. The agency has an excellent reputation and our goal is to accelerate its development,” said David Sadigh, founder and CEO of DLG, who intends to expand the new creative department. The recruitment of new employees is currently underway, to add new expertise to its already strong team. Future acquisitions are also planned, in various areas of creation and digital.
“We specialize in digital marketing. Now we can quickly and efficiently cover content creation needs to support our clients across the value chain and give them access to fuller experiences. Several of them are already benefiting from this new expertise,” said Sadigh.
For Cornelius, which will retain its autonomy, the move enables it to strengthen its position in a French-speaking market where brands are increasingly looking for partners with a 360 ° creative offering and a digital-first approach, in order to amplify their traditional communication and marketing.
Cyril de Bavier, co-founder of Cornelius, is delighted with the move: “It is a partnership that I am sure will bring great value to customers and great opportunities to all employees. We share many common values with DLG, such as creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.”
About Cornelius
Cornelius is a creative agency that was launched at the end of 2016, specialising in three areas of expertise: design, PR & editorial, photo & video. It works with a variety of different brands from small to medium-sized enterprises from Romandy as well as start-ups to help create dynamic and engaging content, counting companies like Swissroc group, the Shelter Group and MagicTomato amongst its clients.
About DLG
A digital marketing agency specializing in luxury and lifestyle brands, DLG supports its clients in their digital transformation. Present in Geneva (HQ), Shanghai and New York, the company has around one hundred employees specializing in around ten professions including strategic consulting, marketing performance, social media, e-commerce and even analytics. It also publishes Luxury Society, which deciphers the main trends and innovations in the luxury sector.