NokNok

What NokNok does

NokNok is an Italian communication and digital agency headquartered in Bergamo, founded in 2005 and incorporated as NokNok Srl (VAT 03397380167). Operating under the self-described 'Fucina Creativa' (Creative Forge) positioning, the firm delivers an integrated suite of creative services spanning web design and development, e-commerce platform builds, social media marketing and consulting, content creation, advertising campaigns, graphic design, press office and digital PR, branding, packaging design, and 3D modeling. Delivery is anchored by a small in-house team of approximately 8 specialists covering creative direction, art direction (Valentina Costa, Vale Gil, Andrea), web development (Francesca Gatti), copywriting (Giulia, 20 years' experience), 3D artistry (Gabriele), and PR/media relations (Raffaella), under founder/owner and Creative Director Luca.

Underlying technology is conventional creative production tooling — standard web stacks, 3D modeling/rendering software, and design applications — with no disclosed proprietary platform, no APIs, no integrations, and no AI/ML components. Service breadth is extended through an external partner network called NokLink rather than through in-house headcount: NokArk (architectural and trade show design), SGA Wine Design (wine-sector branding), Creative Business (marketing consultancy led by Claudio Castellaro), ANYKEY75 (promotional campaigns), Il Dato (IT/security), Marilena Colussi (market research), and Vision&Mediarelation (PR).

The business model is a B2B professional services agency: project-based and retainer engagements sold direct to enterprise and mid-market Italian clients, with no disclosed pricing, no packaged subscription product, and no recurring SaaS mechanics. Revenue is concentrated in the food & beverage vertical (wine, fresh produce, prepared foods, coffee), with secondary exposure to hospitality (Trussardi alla Scala, Turin Palace Hotel, Devero Hotel), industrial/manufacturing (Minipack Torre, Cotonificio Zambaiti, Toora Casting), and select consumer/pharmaceutical assignments (Bayer Levitra). The firm operates a single country market (Italy) with no international geographic expansion, relying on direct sales, portfolio-driven inbound, and client referrals through LinkedIn, Instagram, and its website.

Name

NokNok

Legal name

NokNok Srl

Website

https://noknok.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NokNok is a Bergamo-based Italian communication and digital agency founded in 2005, offering integrated web, social media, branding, packaging, 3D modeling, PR, and e-commerce services primarily to food and beverage, wine, hospitality, and industrial clients across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Communication and Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B/ABM Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technology & B2B PR (BPAFADAI)

Keywords

• Creative communication services
• Packaging design services
• Brand identity design
• Digital marketing agency
• Web and e-commerce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergamo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Creative and Digital Services: Project-based professional services including branding, packaging design, web development, social media marketing, advertising campaigns, and event organization. Revenue derived from client engagements across various service categories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NokNok is a B2B creative communication agency delivering integrated services including branding, packaging design, website and e-commerce development, social media marketing and consulting, content creation, advertising, press office and digital PR, graphic design, and 3D modeling. The agency serves primarily Italian enterprises in the food & beverage, wine, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors with project-based and retainer engagements, executing work through an in-house team of approximately 8 creative professionals supplemented by a partner network (NokLink).

Product overview

NokNok is a creative communication agency based in Bergamo, Italy, offering a comprehensive suite of communication and digital services. The agency operates as a single integrated offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The portfolio includes Web Design & Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Consulting, E-Commerce, Content Creation, Advertising, Graphic Design, Press Office & Digital PR, Branding, Packaging Design, and 3D Modeling. The agency serves primarily the food & beverage, hospitality, and luxury goods sectors, with a focus on Italian companies seeking comprehensive communication solutions. The agency also collaborates with a network of external partners (NokLink) for specialized services not handled internally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Design & Development Custom website design and development including responsive web design and web applications, built to support clients' digital presence and SEO strategies.
• Social Media Marketing Social media management and strategy services including content planning, community management, and Facebook/Instagram management for client brands.
• Social Media Consulting Advisory services for social media discipline and strategy development for client teams.
• E-Commerce Development Design and development of e-commerce platforms for clients such as wine clubs (e.g., Ruggeri) and outlet stores (e.g., Faccia Fratelli), with objectives beyond basic online selling.
• Content Creation Creative content production services for various media channels and marketing purposes, including copywriting, editorial content, and campaign assets.
• Advertising Campaigns Advertising campaign development and management across various media channels for client brands (e.g., Bayer Levitra price-reduction campaign, Woseba Mocca Fix Gold campaign).
• Graphic Design Visual communication design services including layout, typography, and visual identity elements for print and digital.
• Press Office & Digital PR Press office services and digital public relations for media relations and communications for clients across food & beverage, hospitality, and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Branding Brand identity development and brand strategy services including naming, logo design, brand positioning, and full brand relaunches (e.g., Woseba, Mazzoleni).
• Packaging Design Product packaging design services focused on brand recognition and shelf impact, particularly for the food & beverage sector.
• 3D Modeling Three-dimensional modeling services for product visualization, rendering, packaging mockups, and digital video creation (e.g., Gefran, Bottecchia, Vero Riso).
• Event Organization Event organization and management for corporate clients, including stamp unveiling ceremonies, sales force meetings, trade fair events, and hospitality events.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NokArkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design and architectural partner for trade show stand design projects. Collaboration on Cotonificio Zambaiti projects including Cacharel, Chupa Chups, and Thinkashmir stands for international trade shows (Maison&Objet, Heimtextil).
• SGA (Wine Design)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized wine and food sector branding agency. Long-term partnership for comprehensive communication projects in wine & food sector. Shared values on aesthetics and design philosophy. Co-developed projects including Berlucchi, Mirabella, Tenuta Scerscé, and Natincò.
• Creative Business (Claudio Castellaro)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarketing consultancy focused on small and medium Italian enterprises, particularly in wine sector. Claudio Castellaro brings international experience as former marketing director at Gancia, Sella&Mosca, and Campari Wines. Promotes 'Marketing dell'Accoglienza' (Hospitality Marketing) concept.
• ANYKEY75minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPromotional campaigns specialist with over 1500 promotions in GDO, Horeca, and normal trade. Manages prize competitions and promotional activities using multicontest platform for real-time results monitoring.
• Il DatominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBusiness intelligence and management solutions company. Founded in the 1980s as individual software development company, expanded to include system administration, network configuration, and cybersecurity services.
• Marilena ColussiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarket research specialist with background in sociology of consumption. Worked with Prof. Giampaolo Fabris from 1989-2009. Founded own research consultancy in 2011. Directed 'Vino Futuri Possibili' report for Gruppo 24 Ore.
• Vision&MediarelationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPress office partner for Bayer Levitra advertising campaign. Collaboration for media relations support on healthcare communications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Havas Italy: Italian operations of Havas, the global creative and media network. Comparable to NokNok in offering integrated creative, branding, and digital services but at a much larger scale, often competing for the same mid-market and premium Italian F&B clients.
• Saffron Brand Consultants: Global brand consultancy with strong F&B, wine, and luxury sector practice. Comparable to NokNok in the wine and food branding space, but operates as an established international firm that may compete for the same premium wine and food brand engagements.
• Publicis Italy: Italian arm of Publicis Groupe, the global advertising and marketing services network. Comparable to NokNok as a provider of advertising, branding, and digital services in Italy, but operating at significantly larger scale and serving major enterprise clients.
• Landor & Fitch (Landor): Global branding and design consultancy with deep wine and spirits sector practice. Comparable to NokNok in the branding/packaging space but operates as a large international firm with broader capabilities and access to enterprise clients.

Direct peers

• H-57 Creative Station: Milan-based creative agency with a similar small-team integrated model covering branding, packaging, digital, and content. Comparable to NokNok as an Italian independent creative agency serving premium B2B and F&B clients with full-service communication offerings.
• Independent Ideas: Milan-based independent creative and communication agency with a comparable size and service mix spanning branding, packaging, digital, and events. Directly comparable to NokNok as an Italian full-service boutique agency targeting premium Italian and international brands.
• Tita (Tita Creative Agency): Italian creative agency offering branding, packaging design, and digital services to F&B and lifestyle clients. Comparable to NokNok as a small-to-mid independent Italian agency with a similar sector and capability mix.
• SGA Wine Design: Italian creative agency specializing in wine and food branding, packaging, and communication. Listed as a strategic co-development partner of NokNok with shared work for Berlucchi, Mirabella, Tenuta Scerscé, and Natincò — directly comparable as a wine/F&B-specialized Italian creative agency.

Emerging players

• Chialab: Italian design and digital agency working on branding, UX, and digital products. Comparable to NokNok in the Italian mid-market creative services space with overlap in branding and digital execution.
• Forma & Potenza: Italian creative agency with focus on branding and packaging for F&B and lifestyle brands. Comparable to NokNok as a smaller Italian creative firm with a similar target client profile and packaging-led offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/noknok-srl?trk=tyah
• Instagraminstagram.com/noknok_italia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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