Speechless Inc. Acquires Lekker Media to Launch Speechless Creative
Video Production Company to Operate as Speechless Creative; Merger Will Expand Speechless’ Creative Client Services
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Mar. 15, 2020 — Speechless Inc., a leader in mental fitness, presentation coaching, and creative learning experiences, has completed its acquisition of Lekker Media’s brand communications business. Lekker Media is a San Francisco-based media production and creative consultancy specializing in digital and broadcast video. With Lekker now part of Speechless, clients will have access to expanded creative services and production capabilities. This new line of business will now operate as Speechless Creative. Speechless Creative will roll out its menu of creative services in June 2020, including video production, script- and copy-writing, and live/virtual event creation.
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“We started Speechless to help people and organizations ‘make their point’ in engaging ways, unique to each speaker. With Lekker joining Speechless, we can help teams amplify their authentic voices not just in-person, but through other creative mediums,” said Sammy Wegent, CEO and Co-Founder, Speechless. “Our globally distributed clients have long asked us to help them communicate more impactfully and creatively through digital channels -- with the launch of Speechless Creative, we’re excited to rise to that challenge.”
“I wanted to make the everyday media world we move through more entertaining, engaging, and fun. Whether it’s digital ads, a video for an all-hands, or a live event, it’s been Lekker’s mission to help organizations rediscover their own voice and beat back the white noise of stuffy, unimaginative brand content,” said Jamie Wright, Creative Director and founder of Lekker Media. “Speechless has been doing exactly that in the world of presenting with their training, which is why this move has felt so natural. With Speechless Creative, I’m excited to help our clients share their message with the world in a way that feels fresh, inspired, and impactful.”
About Speechless
Speechless Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 specializing in improv thinking, presentation coaching, and interactive learning experiences. Their team of trained performers, executive coaches, and educators take an authentic, human lens to organizational challenges, transforming the way teams tell their unique stories. Fortune 500 companies like Disney, Google, and Salesforce trust Speechless to help them communicate important announcements and product launches, manage change, and develop their teams’ storytelling skills.
About Lekker Media
Lekker Media is a San Francisco-based media production company founded in 2005, specializing in digital and broadcast media for organizations, set apart by a thoughtful, fun take on the material. Lekker’s team cut its teeth directing and producing creative projects with talents like Seth Meyers, Jason Sudekis, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jordan Peele. The company’s hallmark has been in bringing its improv and sketch comedy background to develop creative projects for Fortune 500 companies like Cisco, Atlassian, and Adobe.
Media Contact
Lindsey Quinn
Brand & Voice Manger, Speechless Inc.
(440) 655-1193