February 1, 2016
HUGO BOSS, the German premium fashion brand, today announced it has appointed SapientNitro, part of the Publicis.Sapient platform, as its new digital lead agency. Together, both partners aim to enhance the omnichannel experience for consumers and redefine how content and commerce can be merged across channels.
Gerd von Podewils, Senior Vice President Global Communication at HUGO BOSS, said: “With SapientNitro, we have appointed a partner that represents our global approach to creating compelling brand experiences, driven by state-of-the-art technology. The ongoing digital revolution confirms our decision to transform from a vertically integrated retailer to a data- and experience-driven fashion brand, the multiple paths to purchase of today’s customer.”
Nigel Vaz, Global Chief Strategy Officer and SVP Europe at SapientNitro, said: “The appointment of SapientNitro as HUGO BOSS’ digital agency is an important moment for both partners. What was separated before – e-commerce and an exciting brand experience – will join forces in a unique and highly personalized hub page concept in the future. We will bring the brand’s strong, global, physical presence far closer to the increasing number of customers who experience fashion digitally.”
At the core of the partnership, SapientNitro will run the brand’s digital platforms, including the primary website hugoboss.com.
About HUGO BOSS
Further information on HUGO BOSS can be found at hugoboss.com
About SapientNitro
SapientNitro®, part of Publicis.Sapient, is a new breed of agency redefining storytelling for an always-on world. We’re changing the way our clients engage today’s connected consumers by uniquely creating integrated, immersive stories across brand communications, digital engagement, and omni-channel commerce. We call it our Storyscaping® approach, where art and imagination meet the power and scale of systems thinking. SapientNitro’s unique combination of creative, brand and technology expertise results in one global team collaborating across disciplines, perspectives and continents to create game-changing success for Global 1000 clients, such as Chrysler, Citi, The Coca-Cola Company, Lufthansa, Target and Vodafone, in 31 cities across The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit www.sapientnitro.com.
