Restaurant and arcade chain Dave & Buster’s has named WPP digital shop Rockfish its digital agency of record and customer relationship management (CRM) AOR.
D&B spent nearly
$20 million on ads in both 2012 and 2013, according to Kantar. The company’s digital and CRM spending was not immediately available.
The agency said that it would work with Dave
& Buster’s on a comprehensive strategy that spans digital touch points, including mobile, Web and social media. Work is under way and is based largely in the Rockfish Dallas
office. D&B, founded in 1982, is based in Dallas.
“Dave & Buster’s is focused on driving innovation that benefits our guests,” says Sean Gleason, Chief Marketing Officer, Dave & Buster’s. “Rockfish is the expert in elevating the customer experience, and we look forward to our collaboration in the digital space.”
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D&B is also in
play, according to The Wall Street Journal, which reported earlier this week that equity firm Onex Corp. and entertainment company Cineplex have jointly offered more than $1 billion for the
chain. The current owner is equity firm Oak Hill. WSJ also reported that the deal was not done, and that D&B might opt to go the IPO route if sale talks break down.
“Dave & Buster’s is a leader in its field and offers a unique in-store experience,” said Dawn Maire, Chief Strategy Officer for Rockfish. “Rockfish is excited to work with
Dave & Buster’s on developing, implementing and measuring digital initiatives that can drive deeper engagement and digital innovation both in-store and out.”