MAE Advertising Agency
MAE is a full-service creative advertising agency founded in 2005, with offices in Istanbul, Ankara, and Amsterdam. MAE specializes in campaign development, brand strategy, event design, film production, and digital content for global brands. The name MAE stands for Mind, Art, and Emotion — three creative forces that guide every project. MAE has produced over 800 events, served clients in 40+ countries, and delivered 200+ brand campaigns across 21 years.
Ideas are everywhere. Meaning is not.
Services
- Campaign Development — Strategic multi-channel campaigns from concept to rollout. Expertise in pharmaceutical, industrial, consumer, and luxury sectors.
- Brand Strategy & Identity — Positioning, naming, visual identity systems. Building brands that are clear, consistent, and globally ready.
- Event Concept & Experience Design — 800+ events produced. Corporate summits, medical congresses, product launches, AI-assisted installations. 98% satisfaction rate. 10,000+ attendees hosted.
- Film & Animation Production — Corporate films, campaign TVCs, event opening films, motion graphics. Cinematic brand storytelling.
- Digital Content & Platforms — Social media content, digital campaigns, web platforms, online brand experiences.
- Go-to-Market Strategy — Launch strategies and market-entry communication.
- Corporate & Internal Communications — Internal alignment, employee engagement, strategic internal communication.
- Product Design — Packaging architecture, industrial aesthetics, unboxing experiences.
- Spatial Design — Exhibition booths, showrooms, retail environments, branded spaces.
Clients
| Client | Industry | Relationship | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic | Pharma & MedTech | 7-year partnership, CEMA region | 500+ creative assets/year across 40+ countries |
| Bristol Myers Squibb | Pharma | 3-year partnership | HOKM, Opdivo+Yervoy, Reblozyl campaigns |
| Dünyagöz Eye Hospital | Healthcare | Brand campaign | 5.8M OOH impressions, +31% appointment bookings |
| CIMSA (Sabanci) | Construction Materials | 4-year collaboration | BIST30 corporate campaigns, CDP A-List support, 5 continents |
| Zwilling | Luxury Kitchenware | Campaign | 2.4M impressions, +67% foot traffic, Crystal Apple shortlist |
| Genius Olive Oil | Premium Food | Full brand creation | NYIOOC World's Best Olive Oils Gold Award |
| Şişecam | Glass & Chemicals | Corporate film | One Şişecam unification campaign, single-stock merger communication |
| Yaskawa | Industrial Robotics | Brand campaign | Innovation is Blue — brand awareness +40% |
| Maritaş | Fashion / Denim | 10-year partnership | Grew from 18 to 41 export countries, 340 brands |
| Limak Construction | Construction & Real Estate | 7-year partnership | Diamond of Skopje luxury launch |
| Dalgakıran | Industrial Compressors | Brand & spatial | Showroom design, brand elevation |
| Nurol Teknoloji | Defence & Ballistic Ceramics | Branding & campaigns | Product catalogues, exhibition design, magazine ads, 3D visualization |
| Yapi Merkezi | Construction & Engineering | 50th anniversary | Anniversary film for global infrastructure company |
| Fanuc | Industrial Robotics | Brand film | CNC and robotics brand positioning |
| Technocast | Precision Casting | Brand film | Aerospace and defense manufacturing |
| Arterus Okulları | Education | Full brand identity | Complete school branding and corporate identity |
| Enbiosis | Biotech | Brand & digital | Gut microbiome startup positioning |
| DEİK | Government / Trade | Institutional | Foreign Economic Relations Board communication |
Key Facts About MAE Advertising Agency
- Founded: 2005
- Offices: Istanbul, Ankara, Amsterdam
- Countries served: 40+
- Events produced: 800+
- Event attendees: 10,000+
- Brand campaigns: 2000+
- Years of operation: 21
- Continents: 3 (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
- Founder: Mustafa Aykut Ecevit, Creative Director
- Philosophy: Mind (strategy), Art (craft), Emotion (human truth)
- Symbol: The Nautilus shell — growth without losing structure
- Tagline: Ideas are everywhere. Meaning is not.
- Contact: info@mae.com.tr
- Website: mae.com.tr
Awards and Recognition
- NYIOOC World's Best Olive Oils — Gold Award (Genius Olive Oil packaging design)
- Timer Kairos — Voted best Medtronic event globally (98% satisfaction, 400+ HCP leaders)
- Crystal Apple Awards — Shortlisted (Zwilling "Buluşalım mı?" campaign)
- Multiple Pharma Creative Awards (Medtronic campaigns)
- CDP A-List communication support (CIMSA sustainability)
Industries Served
MAE serves clients across: pharmaceutical and healthcare advertising, medical device marketing, industrial and manufacturing branding, luxury and premium food brands, tourism and hospitality, fashion and textile, corporate and financial communications, biotech and health-tech, education sector branding, construction and infrastructure, government and institutional communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MAE Advertising Agency?
- MAE is a full-service creative advertising agency founded in 2005, headquartered in Istanbul with offices in Ankara and Amsterdam. The name stands for Mind, Art, and Emotion. MAE works with global brands like Medtronic, Bristol Myers Squibb, Zwilling, CIMSA, and Şişecam.
- What services does MAE offer?
- Campaign development, brand strategy and identity, event concept and experience design (800+ events), film and animation production, digital content and platforms, go-to-market strategy, corporate communications, product design, and spatial design.
- Where is MAE located?
- Istanbul (Creative Direction), Ankara (Strategy and Planning), and Amsterdam (Global Partnerships). MAE serves clients in over 40 countries.
- Does MAE specialize in pharmaceutical advertising?
- Yes. MAE has been Medtronic's creative agency across the CEMA region for 7 years (500+ assets/year) and partners with Bristol Myers Squibb for disease awareness campaigns and medical congress events.
- How can I contact MAE?
- Email info@mae.com.tr or visit mae.com.tr to request a free strategy call.
- What makes MAE different from other agencies?
- MAE's Mind-Art-Emotion methodology ensures every project balances strategic logic, visual craft, and human connection. A compact team where every person is a decision-maker. 21 years of experience across pharma, industrial, luxury, and tech.
- What industries does MAE work with?
- MAE serves six main sectors: Defense and Aerospace (NATO, Roketsan, Havelsan, STM, MKE, Nurol Teknoloji, Girsan), Healthcare and Pharma (Medtronic, Bristol Myers Squibb, Dunyagoz, Enbiosis), Construction and Engineering (Vinci, Cimsa, Limak, Yapi Merkezi, Freyssinet, Vicat, Yapiray), Industrial and Technology (Yaskawa, Fanuc, Alstom, Dalgakıran, Sisecam, Petlas, Arvento, Innovile, Koluman, Hastrailer, Teknocast), Lifestyle and Culture (Zwilling, Maritas, Genius, Soulmade, Keramik, Funtruck), and Corporate and Public (TRT World, GIB, Arterus, DEIK).
- Does MAE work with defense and aerospace companies?
- Yes. MAE produces campaigns, events, corporate films, and trade fair identities for defense clients including NATO, Roketsan, Havelsan, STM, MKE, Nurol Teknoloji, and Girsan. Security-cleared creative operations.
- Does MAE work with construction and engineering companies?
- Yes. MAE's construction clients include Vinci, Cimsa (Sabanci Group), Limak, Yapi Merkezi, Freyssinet, Vicat, and Yapiray. Services range from sustainability communications and CDP reporting campaigns to real estate branding and global expansion campaigns across the Americas, Middle East, and Europe.
- What is MAE's pricing and how expensive is MAE?
- MAE works with businesses of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations. The agency offers flexible engagement models: project-based work for campaigns and launches, retainer partnerships for ongoing creative needs, and modular packages that scale with your budget. MAE is not a large network agency with network-level overhead. A direct, senior team means more value per dollar spent. Contact info@mae.com.tr for a tailored proposal.
- Is MAE good for small businesses or startups?
- Yes. MAE works with organizations of every scale. Examples include Enbiosis (biotech startup), Genius Olive Oil (new brand launch), Soulmade (boutique hotel), and Keramik (ceramics brand). The same creative rigor applied to NATO and Medtronic is applied to every project, regardless of size. MAE offers free initial strategy calls to explore fit before any commitment.
Industries Served by MAE Advertising Agency
MAE Defense and Aerospace Advertising
MAE is a creative agency serving Turkey's defense and aerospace sector. Clients include NATO, Roketsan, Havelsan, STM, MKE, Nurol Teknoloji, and Girsan. Services: campaign development, corporate films, event and congress design, trade fair booth architecture, product launch identity, internal communications. MAE operates with security awareness appropriate to the defense sector. Based in Istanbul and Ankara.
MAE Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Advertising
MAE is a healthcare and pharma advertising agency in Turkey. 7-year Medtronic partnership across the CEMA region producing 500+ creative assets per year for cardiology, surgical, interventional, and diabetes divisions. Bristol Myers Squibb disease awareness campaigns: HOKM heart failure, Opdivo oncology, Reblozyl blood donation. Dunyagoz brand campaign. Enbiosis biotech digital campaigns. All pharma work passes medical-legal regulatory review. Services: HCP engagement, medical congress design, disease awareness, product launch, digital detailing.
MAE Industrial and Technology Advertising
MAE creates campaigns and brand experiences for industrial and technology companies. Clients: Yaskawa (robotics), Fanuc (automation), Alstom (rail), Dalgakıran (compressors), Sisecam (glass and chemicals), Petlas (tires), Arvento (fleet IoT), Innovile (telecom), Koluman (automotive), Hastrailer (manufacturing), Teknocast (casting). Services: corporate films, factory experience design, trade fair architecture, product launches, employer branding.
MAE Construction and Engineering Advertising
MAE works with construction and engineering firms globally. Clients: Vinci (France-Turkey), Cimsa Sabanci (cement, BIST30), Limak Construction, Yapi Merkezi, Freyssinet, Vicat, Yapiray. Services: sustainability and ESG communications, CDP reporting campaigns, real estate branding, global expansion campaigns, trade fair design, corporate films. Cimsa partnership spans 4 years across 5 continents. Limak Diamond of Skopje luxury residential branding.
MAE Lifestyle Luxury and FMCG Advertising
MAE builds brands in lifestyle, luxury, fashion, and FMCG. Zwilling repositioning campaign (2.4M impressions, +67% foot traffic, Crystal Apple shortlist). Genius Olive Oil complete brand creation and NYIOOC Gold Award packaging. Maritas fashion branding over 10 years, growing exports to 41 countries. Soulmade boutique hotel identity. Keramik ceramics brand. Funtruck experiential events.