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Founded by Dan Wieden and David Kennedy on Apr 1, 1982.1
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Independent American advertising agency
Wieden+Kennedy (W+K; earlier styled Wieden & Kennedy) is an American advertising agency best known for its work for Nike. Founded by Dan Wieden and David Kennedy, and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, it is one of the largest independently owned advertising agencies in the world.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Wieden+Kennedy (W+K; earlier styled Wieden & Kennedy) is an American advertising agency best known for its work for Nike. Founded by Dan Wieden and David Kennedy, and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, it is one of the largest independently owned advertising agencies in the world.2
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Founded by Dan Wieden and David Kennedy on Apr 1, 1982.1
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