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Havas Edge

Havas Edge

Havas Edge delivers measurable, data-driven direct-response campaigns across TV, digital, and emerging media, helping brands acquire customers at scale with accountable ROI. Backed by Havas Group's global resources, it combines the agility of a specialized DR agency with enterprise-level media buying power.

havasedge.comCarlsbad, California, United StatesFounded 2000Parent: Havas Group (Vivendi)

Last updated May 11, 2026 by jonholm

Industry
Performance Marketing / Direct Response Advertising
Business Model
Agency
Target Market
Mid-Market, Enterprise
Employee Count
51-200
Parent Company
Havas Group (Vivendi)
API Available
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Market Position

Specialized direct-response and performance marketing agency within the Havas global network, bridging traditional DR media and modern digital performance channels.

Overview

Havas Edge is a direct-response and performance marketing agency operating as part of the Havas Creative Network, one of the world's largest global communications groups. The agency specializes in driving measurable, accountable results for clients through integrated media strategies that span linear and connected TV, digital media, social, search, and direct mail. With offices in Carlsbad (CA), Boston, and Portland, Havas Edge serves a diverse roster of clients seeking performance-oriented campaigns with clear ROI metrics. The agency's core competency lies in blending data analytics, media planning and buying, and creative services to optimize direct-response outcomes. Havas Edge works across industries including healthcare, financial services, insurance, retail, and consumer products, helping brands acquire customers efficiently at scale. Their approach integrates traditional DR media (such as DRTV and infomercials) with modern digital performance channels, giving clients a full-funnel perspective. As a subsidiary of Havas Group (itself owned by Vivendi), Havas Edge benefits from the broader network's global data infrastructure, media buying scale, and technology partnerships while maintaining a specialized focus on performance marketing. This positioning differentiates it from pure-play digital agencies and from traditional brand-focused agencies within the Havas family, making it a notable player in the performance and DR agency segment.

Products & Features

Direct Response TV (DRTV)

Full-service planning, buying, and creative for short-form and long-form direct response television campaigns.

Connected TV / OTT Advertising

Performance-focused media buying across streaming and connected TV platforms with measurable response metrics.

Digital Performance Media

Paid search, paid social, programmatic display, and video media buying optimized for direct-response outcomes.

Data Analytics & Attribution

Multi-touch attribution modeling and analytics to measure campaign performance and optimize media spend.

Creative Services

DR-optimized creative development including video, display, and direct mail assets designed to drive response.

Direct Mail

Targeted direct mail campaigns integrated with digital strategies for omnichannel direct-response programs.

Key Features
Full-funnel direct response media planning and buyingDRTV and connected TV campaign managementMulti-touch attribution and ROI measurementData-driven audience targeting and segmentationIntegrated digital and traditional DR mediaCreative development optimized for responseAccess to Havas Group global media buying scale
Use Cases
Customer acquisition campaigns for insurance and financial services brandsDRTV and infomercial campaigns for consumer product companiesOmnichannel direct-response programs combining TV, digital, and direct mailPerformance media campaigns for healthcare and pharmaceutical brandsRetail and e-commerce customer acquisition via paid digital channelsBrand-to-performance transition strategies for traditional advertisers
Customer Segments
Healthcare and pharmaceutical companiesFinancial services and insurance brandsConsumer packaged goods companiesRetail and e-commerce brandsSubscription and direct-to-consumer businessesNon-profit and fundraising organizations
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