What WOP does

WOP is a privately held Portuguese creative agency founded in 2002 by Gonçalo Cardoso in partnership with W/Brasil, the agency of Washington Olivetto. The firm operates as an intentionally small boutique (1-10 employees) with headquarters in Lisbon, delivering brand strategy and creative execution across nine integrated service categories: Identity/Branding, Advertising, Institutional Print, Institutional Video, Point of Sale, Packaging, Signage and Decoration, Web Design, and Events/Exhibitions. Its core methodology is documented as a three-pillar framework of Strategy, Creativity, and Production, applied through direct client engagement rather than mass-market distribution.

The agency's commercial model is professional services: revenue is generated through project-based fees and likely retainer arrangements typical of mid-market B2B creative firms, with pricing on a quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed basis. WOP serves enterprise clients across F&B/hospitality (Portugália Cervejaria, Cervejaria Trindade, Segundo Muelle, La Brasserie de l'Entrecôte), banking (BES Angola, BESA), industrial/construction (Prébuild, Secil, Galrão), retail (The Phone House, Casa do Galo), government (Ministério da Justiça, DGS), tourism, insurance, and NGOs (PRP, CAP, Oikos). Notable outcome evidence includes measured results for the PRP seatbelt campaign (12.4% rear-seat belt usage increase, 25.6% among children) and recognition as Portugália Cervejaria becoming Portugal's most recognized brewery under WOP's communication direction.

WOP's go-to-market is relationship-driven and founder-led: acquisition rests on Gonçalo Cardoso's international award portfolio (100+ creativity awards including New York Festival Gold, Epica First Prizes, and ADMA Echo Awards) and on a publicly visible portfolio website. The firm has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no app or API footprint, and is geographically concentrated in Portugal with episodic cross-border project work for existing clients (e.g., a São Paulo wine launch and a Verona trade-fair booth).

Name

WOP

Legal name

WOP

Website

https://wop.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WOP is a Lisbon-based boutique creative agency founded in 2002 by Gonçalo Cardoso, offering integrated brand strategy, advertising, packaging, web, and events services to enterprise, government, and NGO clients in Portugal through a deliberately small, founder-led model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advertising & Branding Services

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810), Advertising Agencies (54181), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Reputation Management & Online PR (BPAFADAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Brand identity design
• Creative advertising agency
• Marketing communications
• Brand strategy consulting
• Visual design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisboa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Creative and Marketing Services: WOP generates revenue through professional services fees for branding, advertising, web design, packaging, signage, and event services. Revenue is likely project-based or retainer arrangements typical of advertising agencies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

WOP is a boutique creative agency that provides integrated branding and marketing communication services to enterprise and mid-market clients in Portugal. Its offerings span brand identity and rebranding, multi-channel advertising campaigns, institutional print and video, point-of-sale materials, packaging, signage and decoration, web design, and events and exhibitions. Services are delivered as project-based engagements or retainers, grounded in a strategy-first, creativity-second, flawless-execution-third philosophy.

Product overview

WOP is a creative services agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of brand development and marketing communication services organized into nine categories. The agency's offerings span Identity/Branding (brand creation and redesign), Advertising (multi-channel campaigns), Institutional Print (brochures, reports), Institutional Video (brand films), Point of Sale (in-store marketing), Packaging design, Signage and Decoration, WebDesign, and Events/Exhibitions. WOP positions itself as a strategic branding partner rather than just a creative agency, combining strategy, creativity, and production quality across all disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brand Identity & Rebranding Brand identity creation and rebranding services including logo development, visual identity systems, and brand strategy for enterprise clients across multiple verticals.
• Advertising Campaigns Advertising campaigns across multiple media channels including outdoor, press, TV, and digital for enterprise clients.
• Institutional Print Institutional print materials such as brochures, annual reports, and promotional publications for enterprises and government.
• Institutional Video Production Institutional video production including brand films, company presentations, and commemorative videos for enterprise clients.
• Point of Sale Materials In-store marketing materials, point-of-sale displays, and retail communication design for food service, retail, and consumer brands.
• Packaging Design Product packaging design and redesign services for food, beverage, and agricultural product brands.
• Signage and Decoration Interior and exterior signage systems and spatial decoration design for hospitality, retail, and entertainment venues.
• Web Design Website design and development services for institutional and consumer-facing brands.
• Events and Exhibitions Event design, exhibition stands, and experiential marketing for trade shows, congresses, and brand activations.

Quantifiable outcome

• PRP seatbelt campaign achieved 12.4% increase in rear-seat belt usage and 25.6% increase among children
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• W/Brasil (Washington Olivetto)foundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Original association formed in 2002 between Gonçalo Cardoso and W/Brasil, the agency of Washington Olivetto—one of the most awarded advertisers in world advertising history. This partnership established WOP's foundation and international credibility in the Portuguese market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Havas Portugal: Lisbon-based office of the Havas Creative Network offering integrated creative and media services. Comparable to WOP as a competitor for enterprise brand mandates in Portugal.
• Brandia Central: Portuguese full-service creative agency headquartered in Lisbon offering branding, advertising, and design. Directly comparable to WOP as a domestic peer serving enterprise Portuguese clients across integrated creative disciplines.
• DDB Portugal: Lisbon-based office of the DDB Worldwide creative network. Direct peer operating in the same Portuguese market with overlapping enterprise clients and full-service brand/creative capabilities, though with network scale advantages.
• BBDO Portugal: Lisbon-based office of the BBDO Worldwide creative network. Comparable to WOP as a competitor in the Portuguese market for full-service brand and advertising engagements with enterprise clients.
• TBWA\Lisbon: Portuguese arm of TBWA\Worldwide, providing creative, brand strategy, and advertising services. Direct peer in the Lisbon market competing for similar enterprise client mandates as WOP.
• McCann Lisboa: Portuguese office of McCann Worldgroup, a global advertising network. Direct competitor to WOP in the Portuguese market, serving enterprise clients across branding and advertising.
• FCB Lisbon (Foote, Cone & Belding): International creative network's Lisbon office offering integrated advertising and brand services. Comparable to WOP in targeting Portuguese enterprise clients with full-service creative solutions.
• Publicis Portugal: Portuguese arm of the Publicis network providing advertising, branding, and digital services. Direct competitor in the Lisbon market targeting the same enterprise client base WOP serves.

Emerging players

• Mother London: Independent creative agency known for craft-driven, award-winning work and a founder-led creative culture. Comparable to WOP in emphasizing boutique positioning, selective client rosters, and creative excellence over holding-company scale.
• Wieden+Kennedy: Independent, award-led creative agency with boutique positioning and founder-driven creative culture. Comparable to WOP in emphasizing craft, awards, and selective client rosters rather than holding-company scale, though W+K operates at significantly larger scale and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WOPPortugal?sk=app_129982580378550&app_data=psr+08dd6ed70b8734ac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wop-communication-box

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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