From global award winners to local legends and ones to watch, we have compiled the definitive list of the most exciting agencies in the city right now. 2025 marked Miami’s creative coming of age. The city’s agencies didn’t just show up – they stormed the world stage, dominated regional award shows and launched bold, culturally rich campaigns that reflect the city’s energy. To celebrate this breakout year, The Drum has compiled a definitive list of the most exciting agencies based in Miami right now. Global award winners: Agencies ranked in The Drum’s World Creative Rankings, a global benchmark based on performance at Cannes Lions, Clio, D&AD, The One Show and The Drum Awards. Local legends: Standouts from the AAF Miami ADDY Awards 2025, proving that Miami’s next wave of talent is already here. Ones to watch: Agencies that have caught our editorial eye since The Drum landed in Miami, through creativity, attitude or ambition. However, for the first time ever, The Drum has named a Miami Agency of the Year. That honor goes to Republica Havas . Not only did Republica rank among the top-performing US agencies in our World Creative Rankings, but it also impressed our editorial team with its consistently bold, multicultural work and its leadership in defining what modern marketing from Miami looks like. This isn’t just a nod to awards – it’s about sustained excellence, creative originality and cultural relevance in a rapidly changing landscape. So, while this list isn’t ranked, that recognition matters. And it sets a high bar for what Miami creativity can be.
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Republica Havas
Republica Havas set the benchmark in 2025 – not just through global awards recognition, but for the depth and consistency of its multicultural work. As Havas’s lead multicultural agency in the US, Republica has turned its Miami base into a strategic and creative superpower, helping brands including Google, Toyota and Royal Caribbean connect with diverse audiences across borders. Its campaign for Café Versailles celebrated the city’s cafecito culture, while ‘The Missing Review’ with Amigos For Kids creatively used Yelp and Google reviews to raise awareness of missing children. This is culturally intelligent marketing with emotional pull and proof that Republica is helping define the future of US advertising from Miami outward. Gut
Founded by Anselmo Ramos and Gastón Bigio, Gut (now part of Globant) has grown from a gutsy independent to a global force by leaning into humor, risk and culture. Its 2025 creative portfolio included ‘The Tax Free Bagel’ for Philadelphia Cream Cheese, ‘Mayo Haters’ for Kraft Mayo and ‘NotTurtle’ for Activision – work that’s funny, distinctive and perfectly timed for internet culture. Gut’s voice is unmistakable: clever without being smug, disruptive without being try-hard. And its creative leadership continues to draw international attention to what’s possible when you ditch fear and chase cultural relevance. David Miami
Part of the Ogilvy network, David Miami combines global muscle with a sharp local instinct. In 2025, the team landed major creative hits with ‘iPager’ for Android – a deadpan dig at outdated messaging tech – and ‘Frame the Magic’ for Coca-Cola, a celebration of the little moments that matter. With clients such as Burger King, Budweiser and Kraft Heinz, David knows how to tap into nostalgia, absurdity and emotion in equal measure. Its creative DNA mixes Latin energy with a global outlook – a formula that continues to resonate with big-name clients and juries alike. The Community (La Comunidad)
Founded by José and Joaquín Mollá, The Community has always seen advertising as a way to connect people across cultures. The agency’s work this year – from ‘The Leak’ for Volkswagen to ‘#VamosPorMás’ for Verizon – proves it hasn’t lost its edge. Emotionally rich and conceptually bold, The Community’s campaigns speak to global audiences without losing their local soul. Its strength lies in distilling complexity into simple, powerful human truths. Miami’s multicultural energy runs through everything it does and it has helped shape a style that feels global, relevant and unmistakably its own. Alma DDB
Alma ’s creative output often leans into tough topics, delivering work that’s raw, relevant and culturally grounded. In 2025, that included ‘Ballots Against Bullets’ and ‘Wrong Candidates’ for Change the Ref – both hard-hitting campaigns that called out political inaction on gun violence. ‘Susuradios,’ a radio campaign against domestic abuse, and ‘Late,’ a poignant piece for cancer awareness, showed Alma ’s ability to use creativity for social change. With clients including McDonald’s, PepsiCo and Coors Light, the agency balances purpose-driven storytelling with commercial edge and continues to be one of the country’s top players in multicultural marketing. Markham Yard
The big winner at the 2025 AAF Miami ADDYs, Markham Yard blends big-brand polish with a distinctly local voice. Its ‘Good Karma by the Pint’ campaign for the New York Blood Center was an award magnet – a claymation-style film that made blood donation unexpectedly delightful. The agency also showed off its civic chops through its rebrand of the Coconut Grove BID (The Nearby Republic of Coconut Grove) and its work marking the City of Coral Gables’ centennial. Rooted in Coral Gables but far from traditional, Markham Yard proves that local doesn’t have to mean small. Wow Marketing
Founded by Mari Santana, Wow Marketing has spent more than two decades helping public institutions and nonprofits speak with clarity and cultural authenticity. Its work for Miami Dade College – including ‘A College Is Within Reach’ and ‘I Am MDC’ – is a case study in values-driven marketing that doesn’t feel preachy. Wow operates at the intersection of multicultural insight, educational uplift and public service – and does so with a degree of consistency and trust that few can match. It doesn’t just market – it moves communities. Macias Creative
Macias Creative is where street smarts meet strategy. A minority-owned shop that knows how to work across cultures, it has notched over 100 creative awards, from Cannes to the ADDYs. Its recent ‘Big Characters Deserve Big Screens’ campaign for the Miami Film Festival underlined its ability to play with tone, form and local relevance. From digital-first campaigns for Pollo Tropical to cultural strategy for General Mills, Macias shows how multicultural work can be both smart and stylish – and increasingly, it’s setting the pace for where US creative is heading. Zubi
A Miami institution since 1972, Zubi is a pioneer in Hispanic marketing that continues to evolve. Its ‘Camisetron’ campaign for Ford harnessed the power of fútbol to reach Latino fans, while ‘Remind Me Soap’ – part of Ford’s ‘Warriors in Pink’ campaign – tackled breast cancer awareness with subtlety and heart. Now part of the WPP network, Zubi continues to lead from Coral Gables, combining deep cultural insight with the operational scale of a global holding company. Neon16
Where music meets marketing, you’ll find Neon16. Founded by music exec Lex Borrero and producer Tainy, this agency blurs the lines between entertainment, culture and advertising. It has worked with Bad Bunny, Selena Gomez, Netflix and Red Bull and launched La Firma, Netflix’s Latin music talent show. Neon16 isn’t trying to be an ad agency – it’s trying to be the culture. That makes it one of Miami’s most interesting creative companies, with impact far beyond the 305. Creative X Entertainment (CXE)
Led by Tiffany K Guillen and Roy Arwas, CXE brings LA production values and Miami cultural flair together under one roof. Its portfolio includes high-gloss work for Netflix’s Bridgerton and The Crown, along with splashy campaigns for Bumble, Hollister and Verizon. While technically LA-based, its Miami roots run deep and it shows in the work’s energy. With initiatives such as FemX (supporting female creatives), CXE is building something bigger than just client campaigns – it’s building community. Deep Sleep Studio
Design-led and proudly unorthodox, Deep Sleep Studio blends tech, art and storytelling into digital-first experiences. Its work for the Frost Museum of Science and Lotus House (a women’s shelter) combines form and function – visually arresting while deeply purposeful. A studio for those who like their branding with a bit of weird, Deep Sleep embodies Miami’s offbeat, design-savvy spirit. C-Com Group
For more than 20 years, C-Com has delivered campaigns for clients such as Florida Power & Light and Southeast Toyota with one guiding principle: speak to people, not personas. Its ‘Neighbors’ campaign highlighted community strength during crisis, while other efforts for Toyota connected seamlessly with multicultural audiences across the region. A trusted mainstay in Miami’s agency scene, C-Com knows how to stay fresh without losing its foundations. Archer Troy Miami
The US outpost of Mexico City’s most-awarded indie agency opened its doors in 2024 and wasted no time. Under Luciano ‘Chany’ D’Amelio, Archer Troy Miami launched ‘Lock Their Safety’ for Change the Ref – a moving call to action on gun safety using friendship bracelets as a visual metaphor. It also delivered the sustainability-driven ‘Recycleaves’ for Bio Tissue and a campaign celebrating women motorcyclists for Royal Enfield. Early signs suggest it is bringing a bold, conceptual style to Miami – and aiming to conquer. Redline Media Group
Owned by Seminole Tribe member SR Tommie, Redline Media Group is the largest Native American, woman-owned creative agency in the world. Headquartered in Dania Beach, Redline’s portfolio includes work for Hard Rock, HBO PPV, Nike and FX. It invented its own model, Scivertising, to blend scientific data with creative thinking. With a client list spanning tribal government, luxury automotive and entertainment, Redline is a strategic player with serious creative ambition. Suma
Suma is what you get when you combine digital fluency with smart branding and a touch of swagger. Led by women and operating out of Brickell, it has helped launch a billion-dollar crypto ETF, Valkyrie, redesigned the emotional support pet service Therapet and took Banco Itaú into the metaverse with ‘Itaú Verse.’ Its work is sharp, fast and often playful – exactly what you’d expect from a next-gen shop in one of Miami’s flashiest neighborhoods. Kingdom Creativity
Kingdom Creativity blends design, culture and street-level insight to produce work that’s visually bold and socially aware. Recent campaigns include ‘Cities Series’ and ‘The Pop-Up Series’ for Ford South Florida, as well as work for PAMM and CLOC Events that celebrated Miami’s art and nightlife scenes. Whether it’s cars, galleries or beer, Kingdom Creativity taps into what makes Miami tick – and turns it into brand currency. Neuelane
Neuelane helps brands punch above their weight. It rebranded beloved burger joint Pincho Factory with national ambition, launched ‘Miami’s Best Tax Return’ for The Tax Team with a wink and delivered a 137% boost in post clicks for InterContinental Miami through sharp social content. It speaks the local language fluently and uses it to help businesses scale. DeLeon Creative
Founded by Annie De Leon, this boutique studio brings high-end creative thinking to lifestyle and spirits brands. Its DeLeón Tequila summer campaign oozed style, capturing Harlem grit and suave Latin energy in a tight, visually-led brand push. It is small, sure, but what it delivers is always precise, polished and visually memorable. Agencies that have impressed The Drum editorial team since landing in Miami. Distinction Agency
Founded in 2018 by Alexander Onaindia, Distinction is one of the few agencies in Miami built specifically around athlete and influencer marketing – and it does it with range. From campaigns with Topicals to sports activations like the Sports Business Happy Hour during Miami Race Weekend, it has carved a niche at the intersection of culture, sport and content. Its real edge lies in being a connector between talent and brand, community and audience. In a city like Miami, where sports and celebrity culture overlap daily, Distinction knows how to play that to advantage. SoStereo
SoStereo turns music into marketing strategy. The agency was co-founded by Beto Azout and Salo Sterental to help brands move beyond stock tracks and tap into real independent artists. Its pre-cleared catalogue spans over 70,000 tracks and 15,000 artists, making it a go-to for agencies and clients that want to do licensing right. Its work for Samsung (via Emily in Paris), Michelob Ultra (Champion by Tyrone Briggs) and FCC USA (a custom anthem performed live) shows its creative versatility. Add to that its 10-year celebration with Miami’s ad community and SoStereo feels like an agency that’s embedded, both culturally and creatively, in the city’s rhythm. Lemon Yellow
Founded by Erika Morales and Julian Martin, Lemon Yellow has been quietly shaping the visual fabric of Miami for nearly two decades. Its work is minimalist but rich – a single concept explored deeply and executed elegantly. Projects such as the rebrand of the MDC Museum of Art and Design, the Making Miami exhibition and The Innovator newspaper for Jayaram Law show how branding can be both refined and provocative. It is not the loudest shop on the block, but it is among the most respected – and its Yellow Lemon Café pop-up proved it knows how to bring a brand to life, even its own. VaynerMedia Miami
When VaynerMedia opened its Wynwood office in 2024, it made headlines. But the team on the ground has followed through with purpose, establishing the Miami location as both a Latin American hub and a local player. Clients include Budweiser, DraftKings, Planters and the NWSL – all serviced through a social-first, integrated strategy model. Standout campaigns include ‘A Clydesdale’s Journey,’ ‘Feed the Debate’ and ‘Future Official Sponsors,’ which used brand storytelling to close the sponsorship gap in women’s soccer. It’s early days for the Miami office, but Vayner’s approach – data-rich, content-heavy, always on – could scale quickly here.
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