A company that offers services in advertising and marketing for other companies, such as designing campaigns or advertisements.
example
Wir haben eine Werbeagentur beauftragt, um unsere neue Marke bekannt zu machen.
We hired an advertising agency to make our new brand known.
Usage tips
Word composition
This word is made up of 'die Werbung' (advertising) and 'die Agentur' (agency). The '-e-' in the middle is a linking element that connects the two words. Literally, it is therefore an agency for advertising.
EXAMPLE
Die Werbeagentur hat ihren Sitz in der Innenstadt.
The advertising agency has its headquarters in the city center.
Productive word element
The component 'Werbe-' is used for many words in the field of marketing. Examples are 'die Werbekampagne' (advertising campaign), 'der Werbespot' (commercial), or 'das Werbematerial' (advertising material).
EXAMPLE
Die neue Werbekampagne wurde von einer bekannten Agentur entwickelt.
The new advertising campaign was developed by a well-known agency.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used in connection with an advertising agency are 'eine Werbeagentur beauftragen' (to hire an advertising agency), 'eine Werbeagentur gründen' (to found an advertising agency), or 'für eine Werbeagentur arbeiten' (to work for an advertising agency).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Studium möchte sie für eine große Werbeagentur arbeiten.
After her studies, she would like to work for a large advertising agency.
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near_synonym · confusable
Werbeagentur vs Agentur
agency
'die Agentur' and 'die Werbeagentur' both refer to a company that offers services for others. 'Agentur' is the more general term. It can refer, for example, to a travel agency, news agency, or employment agency. A 'Werbeagentur' is a specific type of agency and works with advertising and marketing. The words can be confused because every 'Werbeagentur' is an 'Agentur'. But not every 'Agentur' does advertising. When you specifically mean ads, campaigns, or brands, 'Werbeagentur' is more precise.
Werbeagentur
Die Firma arbeitet mit einer Werbeagentur zusammen, damit die neue Kampagne besser aussieht.
The company works with an advertising agency so that the new campaign looks better.
Agentur
Für die Reise nach Italien hat Tom eine Agentur um Hilfe gebeten.
For the trip to Italy, Tom asked an agency for help.