Global creative network with 73 villages across entertainment and communications
Havas Creative Network operates as a decentralized creative services organization structured around 73 specialized studios (called 'Villages') rather than a traditional hierarchical agency model. The tech stack—WordPress, HubSpot, Adobe Creative Cloud, and standard collaboration tools—reflects a services-delivery organization, while current hiring (marketing-heavy, 7 of 12 roles) and stated pain points (WordPress maintenance, HubSpot adoption, data governance) indicate the network is wrestling with scaling internal operations and client management systems alongside creative delivery.
Notable leadership hires: Art Director, Account Director, Social Media Director
Havas Creative Network is part of Havas, a major global communications group owned by Vivendi. The network comprises 73 multidisciplinary studios operating in a village model designed to assemble custom teams for client needs rather than apply standardized offerings. The business spans advertising, digital marketing, PR, social media, and creative services, with differentiation coming from parent company Vivendi's ownership of music labels, gaming companies, TV networks, and film studios—giving creative teams direct access to entertainment IP. The organization maintains a global footprint with active hiring across Spain, India, and Singapore.
Primary stack: WordPress and HubSpot for client management and content, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) for design and video production, plus standard Office and Workspace collaboration tools.
73 decentralized studios ('Villages') worldwide united under one leadership and P&L, rather than a traditional agency hierarchy. Each village can reconfigure specialist teams based on client requirements.
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