Padilla is a Chief Marketer 2026 Top Agency of the Year

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November 20, 2025

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Padilla has been named among the Chief Marketer 2026 Top Agencies of the Year as one of the most innovative marketing agencies in the industry.  

Chief Marketer’s Agencies of the Year is a comprehensive intelligence hub for modern marketers, highlighting the firms driving measurable impact, elevating brand storytelling, and shaping the future of marketing. Each year, this coveted program spotlights the industry’s most visionary and high-performing agencies that are setting new standards for creativity, innovation, and strategic excellence.

“We’re thrilled to recognize the 2026 Agencies of the Year honorees – firms that exemplify creativity, innovation, and strategic excellence in the marketing industry,” said Kaylee Hultgren, content director at Chief Marketer. “These agencies are not only delivering outstanding results for their clients but also shaping the future of marketing.”

Chief Marketer editors chose winners based on several criteria, including insightful client testimonials, outstanding case study submissions, high-caliber, consistent work across programs and clients, innovative and creative executions, and bold and inspiring concepts and ideas that are moving the industry forward.

See our award-winning work here.

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