ADK started out in 1956 with a staff of four. Today, we have grown to become Japan's third-largest advertising agency. Powering this growth have been the enduring spirit of a challenger and innovator and our corporate philosophy of Management by All.

What do we mean by "Management by All"? This philosophy simply means that, at ADK, everyone shares a management perspective and is encouraged to make full use of their individual talents. By doing so, we aim to contribute as much as possible to the success of our clients.

Our long-term vision is to create a New WaveAgency. In other words, we don't cling to traditional thinking or try to maintain the status quo. We go all out to achieve maximum client satisfaction through the creation of next-generation advertising and communications.

The "Management by All" philosophy and vision to create a New Wave Agency are infused with the challenger's spirit we've embodied since our founding. ADK refuses to be boxed in by conventional wisdom or become complacent because of past successes. Our raison d'etreas an advertising agency is to constantly create unique solutions for our clients.