20 years of living

in the future

ktc 2.0

Celebrating two decades is not just a number for us. It's a journey full of challenges overcome, goals achieved, and meaningful connections with every customer who has trusted in our vision.

Each obstacle was an opportunity for growth; each achievement was a testament to our commitment and dedication.

Serving our customers has not only been a responsibility but an honor, a story of shared successes. Looking back fills us with gratitude, but looking forward inspires us.

Follow us on your computer or mobile device through this small digital journey of what our first 20 years have been ↓

2003

ktc was founded in Mexico City. Our services were focused on marketing and our mission was to put brands in the palms of the hands of the customers.
2005

We created a successful Mobile campaign for Magnum (Unilever). This was the first test for our SMS technology. We were 1 of 3 suppliers, with coverage to all 4 Telecom operators in Mexico. We were the only one to offer this service to brands. Watch the commercial here
2006

For Sprite we created an Innovative global Shotcode Campaign for Sprite. Watch the commercial here
This was promoted on national television, and 40 million bottles of Sprite were printed with the ‘shotcode’ as it was called at the time, a previous version of a QR code you could say. Read the full article in dutch here
2008

We created a Mobile Campaign for Coca-Cola. It was called Coca-Cola Destapamanía, one of the largest mobile campaigns, ever, anywhere! Over 850 million participating bottles in SMS instant winner. This was a National TV campaign, read the full (dutch) article Mobile Campaign for Coca-Cola. Watch the video here
2012

In 2012 Suzuki was Awwwards Nominee
and in 2013 we won Suzuki Webby Award Honoree
2015

Second office opens in the Netherlands, Eindhoven! Joost starts the strategic design services.
2017

One of our first cases from the Eindhoven Hub for the Innovation Startup side from a big insurance company. We helped to create safer homes with an innovative service to homes. Read the promotion article here
2018

Service Design for Schiphol Next. We helped them make positive impact on the passenger’s airport journey, and to get a step closer to becoming Europe’s Preferred Airport.
2019

Mexico Office going full digital and remote mode!
2020

Suzuki Motos Campaign: Gixxer 150 1st Digital Product Launch. Omnichannel storytelling was a critical success factor for this story and the engagement it created. Check their website here
2021

Marketing campaign for Profuturo Asesora. Successfully growing Profuturo’s reputation by empowering families to make better long term finance decisions. Check the website we created here
2022

Service Design for Viatris Malaysia and Brasil. We created a persona-driven way of working to enhance Customer Experience by a value added dialogue.
2022

Third office opens in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Isabel taking on service design projects together with Eindhoven office!
2022

Clan Suzuki Campaign. We took the Japanese heritage from a pop perspective, and made beautiful visuals and created compelling stories to engage with Mexican Motor fanatics and new target groups
2022

Service Design sprint for Nationale-Nederlanden. Developed a succesful pilot for sustainable repair service as a first stepping stone towards a net-zero portfolio
2024

Start of the next chapter of our story ktc 2.0🚀

S P E E C H S P E E C H S P E E C H

A word from
the founder.

Proud

“It’s been my dream to build an agency that helps customers see the future and embrace it, not fear it. This requires an open-mind full of positivism, elements that every ktc team member shares today. I am super proud at every single person that has helped us build this vision in this 20 years, and convinced that this is only the start.”

Joost van de Velde

Founder of ktc, since 2003

T E S T I M O N I A L S

Kind words from our clients.

Co-creation is key

“By co-creating together with customers we were able to validate faster and navigate to a winning proposition.”

Ab Chakai, Innovator at Movir

Outstanding contribution

“We, as NN, are extremely excited about your method, approach, dedication, and empathy. Your understanding of our organization, mindset, and customers has helped us achieve a successful POC in a complex corporate environment. Thank you for your outstanding contribution and valuable insights!”

Henk Langstraat, Senior Product Manager at Nationale-Nederlanden

Strategy allies

“Being allies of ktc for several years has allowed us to grow as a company. Their knowledge and teamwork have guided us to the implementation of digital strategies that help us remain at the vanguard. ”

María Villagordoa, Sub-director of Transformation at Profuturo

Personal treatment

“ktc is a business partner that understands the needs of a good execution in digital channels, with personalized treatment.”

Erika Martinez, Former Digital Manager at Whirlpool Mexico

We don’t know what the future holds. But one thing we do know:

These 20 years are just the prologue to a story that continues, a story that is still being written with a vision for tomorrow.

The next 20 years not only represent the next chapter of our story but promise a journey filled with excitement, challenges, and teamwork. We will continue to drive the success of our customers by exceeding the expectations of their clients, embracing innovation with passion, and being committed to providing solutions.

The next 20 years will be an exciting chapter that we will write with dedication, effort, and the determination to make history in each of us and in each of our customers.