Boutique Advertising Agency of the Year: The Ukrainian Creative Agency You Need to Know About

In a recent turn of events, the Kyiv-based creative agency, Bickerstaff.111, has earned itself a distinguished reputation in the advertising sector. The up-and-coming firm, still young by industry standards, has been honoured as the Boutique Advertising Agency of the Year and has additionally secured a Gold and Bronze Cube at the esteemed ADC Annual Awards.

The ADC Awards, with a long-standing history of over a century, honour exceptional creativity across a variety of fields such as advertising, digital media, and design. In this arena of fierce competition, Bickerstaff.111 has been able to establish itself as a contender, demonstrating a commendable level of skill and innovation.

A major feather in their cap has been the branding of Khortytsia Island, a place in Ukraine that most people can't even pronounce correctly. During the grand ceremony of the ADC 102nd Annual Awards, they were honoured with a Gold Cube, Bronze Cube, and a Merit for their efforts.

Their initiative, 'Khortytsia: The Island of Mystery', has been successful in adding a fresh and captivating perspective to the island, known for its rich history and folklore. Through their creativity, Bickerstaff.111 managed to enhance the island's mystique, a feat that they've accepted with a fair share of humility and gratitude.

"It's a great honour for us to be named Boutique Agency of the Year. It's a wonderful opportunity to showcase Ukrainian creativity to the world. I'm happy that people are getting to know about Ukraine not only through war news, but also by getting acquainted with our talent," said Bickerstaff's creative director, Illya Anufrienko.

Since its establishment in 2020, Bickerstaff.111 has been diligently working on improving their expertise in branding and creative strategies. Since their establishment in 2020, Bickerstaff.111 has been quietly making waves in the creative world. Their impressive array of prestigious accolades includes Epica, Golden Drum, Effie Awards Ukraine, D&AD, The Drum Design Awards, Communication Arts, Design Week Awards, and PHNX Awards. They were even named the best agency in Central and Eastern Europe at the Epica Awards 2022. For an agency that's still in its early years, these accomplishments are indeed commendable.