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Overdose scoops top Aussie retail award

De-centralised anti-agency, Overdose were recently awarded Australia’s leading retail industry award, thanks ro its understanding of broader macro ecommerce trends.

Glenn Baker
Glenn Baker
November 13, 2019 2 Mins Read
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De-centralised anti-agency, Overdose were recently awarded Australia’s leading retail industry award, acknowledging the success of their highly empathetic, results-driven approach to digital marketing and commerce partnership.

Taking out the ‘All-round Commerce Partner of the Year’ the global team were recognised in NORA’s awards as voted by retailers for their bespoke strategies and astute consumer insights. 

The young international network of founder-led offices (Overdose was hatched in Auckland and featured on the cover of the March 2019 edition of NZBusiness magazine) has enjoyed rapid growth over its three short years.

Thanks to a high-empathy in-location client relationship approach, they’ve managed to attract the interest of global brands with the likes of Adore Beauty, Blundstone, Wilson, DKNY, EcoStore, Nestle, Beacon Lighting, Scotch & Soda, O’Neill and Novo gracing their books. On several occasions Overdose has been awarded for their significant results thanks to their experienced global network of high-performance capability.  

Leader of global expansion for Overdose, Founder & Group CEO Todd Welling was humble in acknowledging the awards. 

“We operate in a highly competitive industry, which requires significant thought, time and financial commitment to differentiate and remain relevant in each local market. This award belongs to our incredibly hard working Overdose family of staff and partners. I’m incredibly proud that we attract a tight knit group of emerging digital-trailblazers. This award feels like absolute vindication for our team after their tireless commitment and a string of significant achievements in such a short time working together,” says Welling. 

With a series of acquisitions and significant global expansion since it’s 2016 inception, Overdose has forged a reputation for its highly accountable partnerships, focused on delivering accelerated and sustainable fiscal outcomes.  

Welling believes one of the distinctions between Overdose and the broader agency landscape is their commerce outcomes-first strategy. With beginnings firmly planted in ecommerce design and build, the team has deep performance foundations, a strength that is echoed by Magento Partnership manager, Matthew Palmer. 

“Overdose has differentiated themselves in the Magento Partner ecosystems by emerging as a top-performing true 360 creative marketing agency with a history specialising in ecommerce. They have an eye on the broader macro ecommerce trends with the other firmly attuned to the ever-changing customer journey,” says Palmer. 

With the demand for digital and commerce partners to chase the ‘audience of one’, Welling is confident that the industry recognition from the NORA Network Awards is further validation that the Overdose team aren’t just smooth talkers but are effective at delivering results no matter how the landscape transforms around social commerce.

“This is a precious award for our team because it’s voted for by the retailer, our customers. It’s validation and proof that our decision to continue on the journey as a boutique supplier with enterprise chops is a winning strategy for our clients, but also for us as an team,” says Welling. 

Photo: Martin Cox (left) and Rob Cain from Overdose celebrate the win.

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