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Wieden+Kennedy

Logo: Wieden + Kennedy, Inc., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

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.

Overview

Apr 1, 1982Founded1
  • Industryservice1
  • HeadquartersPortland1
  • Websitewww.wk.com
  • Legal formBusiness Corporation3
  • LEI5493009162G22QQ7IW803
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered addressC/O JOSHUA E HUSBANDS, 97204 Portland, United States3
  • Registered withCorporation Division (Oregon Secretary of State), 168231-143

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

Corporate structure

Wieden+Kennedy sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Wieden+Kennedy Portland, Oregon, United States
    • WKE Subsidiary ยท Portland

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Dan Wieden and David Kennedy on Apr 1, 1982.1

Leadership

Who has led Wieden+Kennedy, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

  • advertising

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

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Timeline

  1. Apr 1, 1982Founded Founded1

Sources

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