Serviceplan Group Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025

Munich, Germany,  March 18, 2025 — Serviceplan Group is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. This year’s list spotlights businesses that are shaping industries and culture through innovation, setting new standards, and achieving remarkable milestones across the global economy.

“Being named one of the world’s most innovative companies is a significant milestone for us—a recognition of the relentless efforts of teams across disciplines, working together like a well-sailed crew. Innovation is not just a core value but our compass at Serviceplan Group, guiding us forward and steadying our course as we navigate the ever-changing tides of our industry,” said Alex Schill, Global CCO of Serviceplan Group.

Over the past twelve months, Serviceplan Group has received industry-wide recognition for multiple groundbreaking projects. The group was named #1 Independent Network in the WARC 100 Creative Rankings and honored as Independent Agency Network of the Year by Ad Age A-List. Among individual campaign achievements, the 855-HOW-TO-QUIT project won the SXSW 2025 Innovation Award, while Space Trash Signs received the Jury Prize at the Cresta Awards 2024. Additionally, the Animal Alerts project earned the Grand Prix at the Epica Awards, reinforcing Serviceplan’s commitment to creative excellence with purpose.

“The 855-HTQ project, highlighted by Fast Company as #2 in most innovative brand strategies, is a testament to how we sail: a seamless collaboration between creativity, media, and digital; an international crew spanning the U.S. and Germany; and, above all, a true north—creating ideas with purpose, designed to change lives. Because innovation isn’t just about steering ahead; it’s about charting new waters and making waves that truly matter,” adds Schill.

The World’s Most Innovative Companies stands as one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world. 

“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward.” 

The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found here.