After almost 15 years, award-winning brand activation agency Because ANZ, rebrands as Curious Nation today, creating tailored solutions for clients that go beyond the obvious.
Co-founded in 2011 by Kiwi Meredith Cranmer as a joint venture with Sharon Richey – founder of the parent company of Because UK – the agency has grown significantly over the years.
Independent and agile, the agency operates across New Zealand and Australia. It has evolved alongside the changing needs of its clients, delivering innovative work across a wide range of sectors.
Its New Zealand clients include: Trade Me Property, Woolworths, the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa’s Big Gay Out and Watercare. And in Australia: Sydney Water, Kraft Heinz, AGL Energy, Woolworths, Big W and Asahi.
The future belongs to the brave
“Our journey from launching Because ANZ to now reimagining ourselves as Curious Nation has been driven by the same passion for creative and strategic excellence,” says Cranmer.
“Our team, approach and unrelenting hunger to help brands get noticed, are as strong as ever. So, it’s business as usual, just under a new name that captures our spirit of relentless curiosity, a behaviour that has fuelled our creativity from the very beginning.”
Curious Nation comes from a belief that the future belongs to those unafraid to ask questions, challenge the status quo and continually learn and grow.
Every experience is an opportunity to know more, grow more and become more. As curious experts, the team is united by a passion for exploration and curious thinking – igniting brand growth and forging deeper connections with consumers across digital, retail and also in the real world, Cranmer adds.
Cranmer alongside fellow co-owner and head of strategy Gareth Brock will continue to lead the agency while maintaining strong links with Because.
Brock says: “At Curious Nation, our ethos is built on the power of questions.”
“We believe that every challenge is an opportunity to dig deeper, find new ways to accelerate brand growth and to connect with audiences on a more meaningful level.
“Our approach is all about encouraging and celebrating curiosity, embracing diversity, respecting sustainability and pushing boundaries to deliver tailored brand solutions that go beyond the obvious,” Brock explains.
Because’s managing director Sharon Richey adds: “This rebrand marks an exciting new chapter in Curious Nation’s journey.
“Having worked closely with Meredith for almost 20 years, and with Gareth for 10 years, I’ve always applauded their unrelenting pursuit of ‘what’s new, what’s next and how can we keep growing’.
“I’m really proud to continue partnering with the whole amazing Curious Nation team, as they embrace this next stage of growth, pushing boundaries and igniting brand success.”
