Hakuhodo
Japanese marketing company offering advertising and AI governance services.
Founded in 1895, Hakuhodo combines advertising with research, creative work and technology services. Its marketing approach studies people’s wider lives and aspirations, extending beyond their role as shoppers.
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Hakuhodo is a Japanese marketing company founded in 1895. Hakuhodo Incorporated operates as a core agency within the wider Hakuhodo DY group. Its work combines advertising creativity, research, data and technology to help clients develop brands and other business activities. The company’s name therefore refers to a particular operating business as well as appearing within the name of a larger group. [Hakuhodo introduction](https://www.Hakuhodo-global.com/about/introduction/index.html).
Hakuhodo calls its approach sei-katsu-sha insight. The term describes studying people as individuals with different lives, preferences and aspirations, rather than considering only what they buy. That research informs its planning and brand work. Its service range also includes advice on business processes, such as how clients organise the use and review of AI-generated creative material. [Corporate profile](https://www.Hakuhodo-global.com/about/profile/index.html).
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.