Klick Health, the world’s largest independent healthcare marketing agency, has significantly expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region by acquiring the Singapore operations of Ward6, one of the leading independent life sciences marketing agencies in the country.
Graeme Read, the newly appointed Managing Director for Klick Health’s APAC region, described the acquisition as a “perfect marriage,” noting that the union of these two independent agencies will create a more robust offering and provide a platform for further growth. “These two independent agencies are now coming together to create a much larger offering with a springboard to do great things,” he stated in an interview with Campaign.
Ward6, which has been active in Singapore for 14 years, has built a strong reputation in healthcare professional (HCP) marketing and medical communications, areas that complement Klick’s existing strengths in consumer health. This merger is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Klick’s position in the local healthcare marketing landscape.
The acquisition has resulted in the integration of Ward6’s entire Singapore team into Klick Health’s operations, including creative, account services, and medical communications staff. This addition increases Klick Health’s workforce by 30%.
Ward6’s CEO, Stuart Black, expressed pride in the agency’s work over the past 14 years in Singapore. “We were flattered when Klick leadership approached us and are delighted that our team will continue to excel as part of Klick Health,” he said in a statement. The move also brings Ward6’s entire Singapore client portfolio into Klick Health, with the same teams continuing to service these clients.
Klick Health President Ari Schaefer emphasized that the acquisition aligns well with the agency’s global model, which is entirely dedicated to healthcare. “Klick is entirely healthcare dedicated. There is nothing we do outside of that space,” Schaefer explained. “That like-minded focus on life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare is one of the key reasons why we approached Ward6.”
Founded in 1997, Klick Health has grown into one of the fastest-growing independent health agency networks globally. The company established its APAC hub in Singapore in 2023 and has made several strategic acquisitions in recent years, including the purchase of Peregrine Market Access, a U.S.-based market access strategy and value communications firm specializing in life sciences.
With the addition of Ward6’s expertise, Klick Health is poised to strengthen its position in the APAC region and offer an even broader range of services to its clients.
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