Discover Media Account Shifted from Spark Foundry and Dentsu Media to Mindshare
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Discover Financial Services hands over its U.S. media account to Mindshare, after a five-month-long competition with Publicis Media’s Spark Foundry and Dentsu Media. The switching of gears was officially communicated last week.
Mindshare, a subsidiary of GroupM, will now oversee Discover’s audience and media strategy, planning, investment, measurement, and data analysis across the company's entire customer journey, from initial awareness to account openings and customer retention.
"We're stoked to join forces with Discover, a financial powerhouse always putting customers first," shared Amanda Richman, CEO of Mindshare North America. "With Discover, we'll help drive transformative business growth. By combining brands with performance, and purpose with data, we'll deliver what we call 'Good Growth'!"
In the world of media, such agency swaps are not uncommon. Agencies usually switch to optimize media spend, consolidate media buying, or align with agency capabilities for integrated digital strategies. Mindshare, known for its data-driven approach, is a force to reckon with when it comes to financial services marketing, making it an ideal partner for Discover. Publicis Media’s Spark Foundry and Dentsu Media are not far behind, being leading global media agencies in their own right. This switch may be a strategic move by Discover responding to evolving marketing priorities or performance needs.
To stay updated on the latest developments, it's best to keep an eye on industry publications like Adweek, Campaign US, or Marketing Week, as they often cover major financial services media account shifts.
The partnership between Mindshare and Discover Financial Services aims to drive business growth through a data-driven approach in financial services marketing. This strategic move by Discover could be in response to evolving marketing priorities or performance needs in the financial sector.
