The stories of yesterday, the strength of today, the vision of tomorrow.
To celebrate this important anniversary, we have decided to share the stories that, each in their own way, make us unique and special.
Story of a family
The strong family tradition is reflected in the company’s values: respect for people and the building of lasting relationships based on trust. These are the true pillars of ITAGENCY’s operations.
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Stories of success
Where we started from: A brand with still to be developed notoriety and an image to renew to make it more current and engaging. As a result, the interest from retailers was limited.
Our work: We worked to change consumer perception of the brand, focusing on the lighter as a collectible item. Clipper has increasingly been identified as the most creative brand in the industry, and more young people have approached the brand thanks to a communication strategy focused on social media and events. The growing popularity of the brand has been supported from the outset by widespread distribution, so that, over the years, Clipper displays have become an almost ubiquitous presence in Italian tobacco shops.
Results achieved: Clipper is one of the leading brands in the "smoking items" category, and lighters with the typical cylindrical shape are collected by thousands of loyal consumers. The joint efforts of the distribution network and the marketing team have led to revenue growth, which has increased from 3.9 to 33.4 million euros in 10 years. The online community linked to the brand counts hundreds of thousands of followers, and the Clipper stand is a fixed presence at major music events. Today, Italy represents the best success story for the brand globally. Clipper's story in Italy is a perfect example of synergy between marketing and distribution, one of ITAGENCY's distinctive traits.
Where we started from: The brand was marginally present in Italy, with products available limited to a circumscribed geographical area. The brand was unknown to most Italian consumers, and Gizeh had not yet targeted the recreational segment, but only cigarette smokers.
Our work: Since 2019, when ITAGENCY became the exclusive distributor of Gizeh, the brand has seen consistent growth in both distribution and popularity. This has been thanks to a strategy pursued together with the partner, including a mix of sales, distribution, and marketing activities.
Results achieved: Today, Gizeh is one of the reference brands for RYO smokers, and the quality of its products is widely recognized and appreciated. The focus on the recreational segment, with the development of a dedicated product line, has significantly contributed to the brand's success. The strategic combination of distribution and marketing activities has led the brand to grow significantly in just 6 years, gaining space in over 15,000 points of sale.
Where we started from: In Italy, the rolling tobacco segment was still directed at a niche of consumers, and there were no additive-free blends available on the market. ITAGENCY recognized the great potential of the category, specifically for untreated products, and invested in the distribution of the Pueblo brand.
Our work: The "Pueblo case" is a perfect example of how a mix of extensive distribution and commercial strategy can lead to the success of a product. Pueblo was the first additive-free rolling tobacco to be distributed in Italy, and the decision to use smaller packaging sizes has made purchasing more convenient for end consumers.
Results achieved: Today, Pueblo is one of the most iconic brands in the category, appreciated by tens of thousands of smokers and universally recognized as one of the best additive-free rolling tobaccos on the market. Through years of hard work, ITAGENCY has managed to position Pueblo among the giants, covering nearly the entire market and placing at least one of its rolling tobacco references in 46,000 sales outlets.
Stories of places
1984 - 2003
2003 - 2024
2024
Stories of People
Storie di persone
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