# W2O Group: Marketing & advertising, San Francisco, United States

> W2O Group: W2O Group is an independent, analytics-driven holding company based in San Francisco, California. Based in San Francisco, United States.

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# W2O Group

W2O Group is an independent, analytics-driven holding company based in San Francisco, California.

Funding reported Last round: Venture (Round not Specified)

Marketing & advertising San Francisco, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2001 25 years old
- **Team:** 33 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** - none reported
- **Last round:** Venture (Round not Specified) May 2019

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## About W2O Group

W2O Group is an independent, analytics-driven holding company based in San Francisco, California.

Founded in 2001 by Jim Weiss, the company operates a network of marketing and communications firms that primarily serve the healthcare, consumer, and technology sectors. With over 1,300 employees across 18 offices in the U.S. and Europe, W2O Group reported $177 million in revenue for 2018, reflecting consistent growth. The company comprises several specialized subsidiaries, including WCG, Twist Mktg, BrewLife, W2O Digital, and W2O Ventures. These subsidiaries focus on various services such as integrated marketing, public relations, digital strategy, social media marketing, app development, and clinical trial recruitment. W2O Group targets leading brands in healthcare, consumer goods, and technology, employing data-driven strategies to achieve measurable results. Additionally, through its #W2OPurpose initiative, the company supports local nonprofits by offering free workshops, showcasing its commitment to community engagement.

## What company datasets say W2O Group raised

Funding, as reported

The last round reported **Venture (Round not Specified)** May 2019

Last round date **May 2019**

## Founders and team

From W2O Group's own website: 14 on the team.

- **Shankar Narayanan** Chief Executive Officer
- **Kath Harrison** Group President, International Growth
- **Kevin Johnson** Group President & Managing Partner
- **Andy Johnson** Chief Information Officer
- **Annette Kerlew** Chief Commercial Officer
- **Ericka McKenna** Chief Marketing Officer
- **Jeff Lupinacci** Chief Financial Officer
- **Michael Otner** Chief Legal Officer
- **Natalie Sundquist** Chief People Officer
- **Madeline Malia** Head of Strategic Initiatives & Communications
- **Will Hargreaves** Head of Business Strategy and Growth
- **Ariana Macrina** EVP, Executive Director of Client Experience
- **Corporate Leaders** Board of Directors
- **Romy Horn** General Counsel

Advisers *Frank Clyburn*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

entrepreneurial support analytics-driven social media engagement social responsibility integrated marketing solutions comprehensive solutions global presence patient segmentation healthcare professionals healthcare sector innovative strategies digital marketing technology sector emerging startups public relations marketing & advertising

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- **Sector:** Marketing & advertising
- **Region:** California
- **Part of:** New Mountain Capital
- **Revenue:** $475M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/w2o-group)

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