# 121

> 121 is a global creative agency network that combines branding, design, production, digital development and performance marketing. Founded by Francisco Serrano in 2003, it serves large brand teams through specialist units including 121 Spark, 121 Design, 121 Studios and 121 DX.

- **Founded:** 2003
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Francisco Serrano (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** 121 Spark, 121 Design, 121 Studios, 121 DX, Shore 33
- **Notable:** 121 USA ranked No. 4,553 on the 2025 Inc. 5000., Inc. also lists 121 USA in its 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Inc. 5000 editions., Acquisition of Studio Misfits announced July 24, 2024, expanding 121 DX.

## Products & services

- **121 Spark** — Creative strategy, brand development and campaign creation.
- **121 Design** — Ongoing design, packaging and adaptation services, including AI-assisted execution.
- **121 Studios** — Film, photography, CGI and integrated content production.
- **121 DX** — Web development, UX/UI, digital commerce and marketing; expanded through the Studio Misfits acquisition.
- **Shore 33** — Creative talent staffing, listed as part of the current agency network.
- **Performance marketing** — Paid media, campaign creative, email, social support and conversion optimization.

## Achievements

- 121 USA ranked No. 4,553 on the 2025 Inc. 5000.
- Inc. also lists 121 USA in its 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Inc. 5000 editions.
- Acquisition of Studio Misfits announced July 24, 2024, expanding 121 DX.
- The agency reports that Lysol Brand New Day expanded from limited distribution to a wider retail rollout and that its remit expanded to digital assets by 2021.

## Latest updates

- **2024-07** — Announced the acquisition of Studio Misfits and the global full-service network, with the acquired team strengthening 121 DX.

## Links

- Website: https://www.121corp.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/121corp
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/121reelmotion
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/121corp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/121corp/

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Last updated: 2026-10-24