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Movers+Shakers

Creative agency linking brands to culture

Overview

Movers+Shakers is a disruptive creative agency that connects brands to culture to drive brand love. It creates campaigns that make brands culturally relevant across mainstream and emerging social platforms, with TikTok campaigns generating over 100 billion views. It differentiates itself as the 'TikTok whisperers' by focusing on platform-native storytelling to reach audiences. Its goal is to spread joy by helping brands achieve cultural relevance and strong audience love.

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About Movers+Shakers

Simplify's Rating
Why Movers+Shakers is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsConsultingDesignEntertainment

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2026 e.l.f. work signals major clients still trust its trend-making engine.
  • Stagwell's Q1 2026 record new business strengthens cross-sell opportunities for Movers+Shakers.
  • Updated 2026 case studies cite 125 million Arm & Hammer views and 2 million engagements.

What critics are saying

  • TikTok algorithm shifts can break its core distribution advantage overnight.
  • Brand safety backlash, like 2025 cult headlines, threatens premium creative fees.
  • Stagwell integration commoditizes Movers+Shakers, and a failed earnout ends independence.

What makes Movers+Shakers unique

  • E.l.f.'s Vanity Vandals in April 2026 shows repeatable viral creative.
  • Arm & Hammer's 2026 TikTok series proves cross-category, performance-driven storytelling.
  • Stagwell's 2023 acquisition gives Movers+Shakers enterprise scale and adjacent agency capabilities.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Rolling Stone
Nov 20th, 2023
How This Viral TikTok Trend Became Linked to a 'Sex Cult'

Last month, Movers+Shakers was acquired by the communications company the Stagwell Group for $15 million, prompting headlines in advertising and marketing trade publications.

Adweek
Nov 2nd, 2023
Stagwell Acquires Fast-Growing Creative and Social Agency Movers+Shakers

Stagwell has acquired agency Movers+Shakers in a move that adds social media prowess to the Stagwell network.

CosmeticsDesign
Oct 10th, 2023
Olaplex takes on dupe brands at their own game

To develop the idea around Oladupé, Olaplex teamed up with Movers+Shakers, an agency that helps create consumer brands that appeal to online consumers, and more specifically, social media shoppers.

Adweek
Dec 20th, 2022
The Best Ad Agency Holiday Cards of 2022

Creative agency Movers+Shakers has launched its Merch Shop.

Business Wire
Nov 9th, 2022
Celeb Chef David Burtka Embraces The Holiday Cooking Mess Knowing Arm Hammer™ Plus Oxiclean Laundry Detergent Has It Covered

EWING, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ARM & HAMMER™ Laundry introduces The Great Holiday Stain-Off campaign, encouraging the foodie cooks at home to embrace mess this holiday season. The Great Holiday Stain-Off will feature social media influencer families participating in a video series on ARM & HAMMER™ Laundry’s TikTok page (@armandhammerlaundry). The brand will also collaborate with dad, actor and professional chef, David Burtka to share his favorite tips and tricks for keeping the holidays fun and stress-free. The campaign was created by the #1 Fastest Growing Agency according to Adweek, Movers+Shakers, in collaboration with the A&H marketing team. David Burtka shares his holiday cooking, promoting family fun, entertaining and cleaning experiences, and must-haves to make the holidays less stressful and more carefree for family and friends

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