• by Fern Siegel , February 19, 2025

Havas has acquired Don, an independent creative agency, based in Buenos Aires and Mexico City.

This move strengthens Havas' global creative presence and enhances its presence in Argentina and Latin America.

Don joins under Havas Creative Network, relocating to Havas Village Argentina, where the agency will integrate with Hoy Argentina. The client roster spans multiple industries, including CPG, financial services and transportation.

Moving forward, Don and Hoy Argentina will operate under the name “Don by Havas.” The agency's leadership team remains intact, as does its 140 staffers.

Don was named the top indie agency in Argentine with the most Cannes Lions – eight – and the top regional independent agency in Effie Latam in 2020.

Juan Manuel 'Papon' Ricciarelli, founder-CEO, Don, said:“Don by Havas combines the best of both worlds to offer a better version of each, as well as a superior version together. Havas will provide us with all the technology, tools, and support from their top professionals around the world, transforming us into a unique agency.”

Founded in 2008 by Papon Ricciarelli, Mariano Riccirelli and Agustin Marques, Don was the first independent agency in Argentina.

(Photo: Papon Ricciarelli, Founder-CEO, Don and María José Ezquerra, CEO, Havas Argentina)