What TEAM LEWIS does

TEAM LEWIS (legal entity: LEWIS Communications Limited, England and Wales) is a privately held, independent global integrated marketing, communications, and PR agency founded in 1990 and headquartered in London with a US regional office in San Diego. The firm operates across 17 office locations spanning Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific (Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney), and the Middle East (Dubai), serving a roster of enterprise and mid-market clients including Google, BlackBerry, Schneider Electric, Allen & Overy, Skyscanner, JLab, Viator, Jabra, and Chery UK, alongside more than 2,500 community cause engagements. Service delivery is organized around seven core disciplines: branding, marketing services, public relations, AI and technology services, creative, public policy, and capital markets communications, supplemented by dedicated platforms including Lewiversity for training and Vivid for strategic planning.

The agency has developed three proprietary AI-powered offerings as differentiated technology assets: Marketing SideKick, an AI-powered platform with seven integrated tools plus managed service that unifies brand context, narrative, competitor signals, AI visibility, and performance data; Training for Trust (TFT), described as the world's first biometric AI service using facial, voice, and eye contact recognition to assess and improve communication integrity for senior spokespeople; and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), a service combining Digital PR, LLM source targeting, LLM visibility tracking, and AI-friendly content optimization for AI-powered search environments. These tools sit alongside broader capabilities in AI solutions, automation, web development, and digital experiences.

Revenue is generated through bespoke professional services engagements, primarily annual retainers and project-based integrated campaigns priced on a quote basis (no public pricing). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, inside sales for mid-market, and agency referrals. The firm has pursued selective inorganic expansion, notably acquiring Instinctif Partners in September 2025 and Davies Murphy Group in 2013, both for undisclosed amounts. Ownership is founder-led with Chris Lewis serving as CEO and founder, Ken Ford as non-executive chairman, and Hillary Werronen as SVP US Operations. The company does not disclose revenue, has no external funding, and remains independent with no parent company or public listing.

Name

TEAM LEWIS

Legal name

LEWIS Communications Limited

Website

https://teamlewis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TEAM LEWIS is an independent global integrated marketing, PR, and digital agency founded in 1990, serving enterprise brands across 17 countries with AI-powered proprietary platforms (Marketing SideKick, Training for Trust, GEO) alongside traditional branding, communications, and capital markets services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Marketing & Communications Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Brand Campaign & Integrated Communications Agencies (MPAAAAAC)

Keywords

• Integrated marketing agency
• Public relations services
• Digital marketing communications
• Brand strategy consulting
• Creative campaign services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marketing and Communications Services: TEAM LEWIS generates revenue through integrated marketing and communications services including branding, digital marketing, public relations, creative services, AI technology solutions, public policy advisory, and capital markets communications. Services are delivered as bespoke campaigns and retainer engagements to enterprise and mid-market clients globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TEAM LEWIS is a global integrated marketing, PR and digital agency delivering bespoke campaigns and retainer engagements across branding, digital marketing, public relations, creative services, AI technology, public policy advisory, and capital markets communications. The agency serves enterprise and mid-market clients across 17 countries through seven core disciplines including branding, marketing services, public relations, AI & technology services, creative services, public policy, and capital markets communications. It also offers proprietary AI-powered platforms including Marketing SideKick, Training for Trust, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).

Product overview

TEAM LEWIS is a leading global marketing agency delivering award-winning, integrated marketing and communications services since 1990. The company operates a multi-service portfolio organized around seven core disciplines: Branding (Strategic Brand Consultancy, Brand Positioning & Proposition Development, Brand Identity), Marketing Services (Search & Performance Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Omnichannel Advertising, Programmatic & Display Advertising, Content & Native Advertising, Data Analytics), Public Relations (Media Relations, Corporate & Executive Communications, Crisis Management, Media Training), AI & Technology Services (Web Development, Digital Experiences, Digital Ecosystem Integration, AI Solutions & Automation, UX/UI Design, Innovation Consulting), Creative Services (Integrated Creative Campaigns, Digital & Visual Design, Content Marketing, Social Content Creation, Live Events, Film & Animation), Public Policy, and Capital Markets. The company also offers three proprietary AI-powered offerings: Marketing SideKick (an AI-powered marketing platform with seven integrated tools for brand management and performance tracking), Training for Trust (a biometric machine-based communication training service), and Generative Engine Optimization (a GEO service for AI search visibility). Additional platforms include Lewiversity for training and Vivid for strategy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marketing SideKick: An AI-powered marketing platform + managed service that brings marketing together in one place, connecting brand context with narrative and competitor signals, AI visibility and performance data.
• LEWIS University
• Training for Trust (TFT)
• Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
• TEAM LEWIS Foundation

Products and services

• Marketing SideKick AI-powered marketing platform with seven integrated tools that connects brand context with narrative, competitor signals, AI visibility, and performance data to unify marketing insight and execution, delivered as a platform plus managed service.
• Training for Trust (TFT) World's first biometric machine-based modelling and training service using advanced AI, facial, voice and eye contact recognition to analyze and improve communication integrity, providing real-time Trust Score and tailored training for senior spokespeople.
• Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) AI-powered service combining Digital PR, LLM source targeting, LLM visibility tracking, AI-friendly content optimization, and paid search to improve brand visibility in AI-powered search results.
• Strategic Brand Consultancy Delivers bespoke strategic insight and clear, actionable plans that set brands apart from competitors.
• Search & Performance Marketing Boosts online visibility to drive results where customers are searching through paid and organic search strategies.
• Social Media Strategy & Management Increases influence and engagement by meeting audiences on the platforms where they are most active.
• Media Relations & Earned Media Generates high-impact media coverage that gets brands noticed through strategic media outreach.
• AI Solutions & Automation AI models, agents and automations that reduce manual effort, unlock insights and accelerate business performance.
• Web Development & Marketing Platforms Fast, scalable websites, applications and marketing platforms that help clients convert and grow their business.
• Digital Experiences Immersive digital journeys that strengthen interactions, accessibility and brand engagement.
• Integrated Creative Campaigns Bringing together creative strategy and execution that drives results for campaigns across channels.
• Crisis & Issues Management Safeguards brand reputation by handling critical issues with speed and precision during crises.
• Financial Communications Strengthens investment cases with clear and effective messaging for capital markets clients.
• Lewiversity Training platform providing professional development and skills training services.
• Vivid Strategic planning and consultancy platform for developing brand and marketing strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 community causes supported with award-winning campaigns
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PetScreeningminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 April 2026PetScreening, a pet policy management software company for the short-term rental industry, appointed TEAM LEWIS to manage its PR and branding efforts for its Short Term Rental services. The campaign aims to increase visibility and generate leads, focusing on promoting pet-friendly accommodations for travelers.
• Private Equity Portfolio CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026TEAM LEWIS is recognized among the top 7 private equity marketing agencies for 2026 ROI, as evaluated by eakdigital. With $2.59 trillion in global dry powder, the analysis highlights that firms with advanced marketing infrastructure outperform those relying on founder-led sales approaches. TEAM LEWIS provides specialized PE marketing services including portfolio performance optimization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Edelman: Large independent global PR and integrated marketing firm with comparable services across brand, digital, earned media, and corporate communications. Closest independent peer to TEAM LEWIS in scale and positioning, serving similar enterprise and tech clients.
• Hotwire (Global): Global tech-sector focused PR and marketing agency offering integrated communications for technology, cybersecurity, and B2B brands. Directly comparable in service mix, tech-vertical focus, and target client profile.
• Grayling: Global communications and public affairs agency with strong European presence, offering integrated marketing and PR services. Comparable in geographic footprint and integrated service model, particularly for European enterprise and public-sector clients.
• WE Communications: Independent global PR and integrated marketing agency with strong technology and B2B focus. Closely comparable to TEAM LEWIS in size, independence, and integrated service model targeting enterprise tech and consumer clients.
• FleishmanHillard: Global PR and integrated communications agency owned by Omnicom, serving enterprise clients across technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Directly comparable to TEAM LEWIS in service mix and target verticals, though larger.

Broad incumbents

• Omnicom Group: Global advertising holding company with PR, digital, and creative agencies (e.g., FleishmanHillard, Ketchum, DDB). Competes for the same multinational enterprise marketing budgets that TEAM LEWIS serves, though with significantly larger scale.
• Publicis Groupe: Global marketing services holding company with strong digital and creative capabilities (Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis Sapient). Competes for large global accounts and offers integrated communications services comparable to TEAM LEWIS's portfolio.
• Burson (BCW / Cohn & Wolfe merged): Large global PR and communications firm within WPP serving enterprise clients across corporate, tech, healthcare, and consumer verticals. Comparable integrated communications service offering with broader geographic scale.
• WPP plc: World's largest advertising holding company offering advertising, PR, media, and digital services at scale through agencies including Ogilvy, Grey, and Burson. Comparable as a competitor for global integrated marketing mandates, though much larger and broader in scope than TEAM LEWIS.

Emerging players

• ICF Next: Digital and integrated marketing arm of ICF, offering analytics-driven marketing, communications, and digital experience services. Comparable in targeting enterprise and public-sector clients with data-driven marketing, though embedded in a larger consulting parent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teamlewisglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/teamlewisglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teamlewis.com%2F

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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