CARTA ZERO Wins Grand Prize 'Agency of the Year' at 'TikTok for Business Japan Agency Awards 2026'

CARTA ZERO Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Manabu Takahashi; hereinafter 'CARTA ZERO') has won the grand prize 'Agency of the Year' at the 'TikTok for Business Japan Agency Awards 2026' hosted by TikTok for Business.

This award was received jointly with three other companies: Dentsu Digital Inc., Septeni Co., Ltd., and Dentsu Japan International Brands*.

This award is an annual recognition program that evaluates companies that have deeply understood the characteristics of TikTok and achieved outstanding results. It aims to honor the achievements of advertising agencies that have maximized the advertising value of TikTok and contributed to the business growth of advertisers.

The grand prize, 'Agency of the Year', recognizes the achievement of a high volume of TikTok ad placements throughout the year, as well as advanced initiatives such as the creation of case studies through the active introduction of new products and the promotion of vertical video utilization. Furthermore, the company was recognized for creating a sustained business impact through medium- to long-term initiatives both internally and externally.

CARTA ZERO has consistently contributed to the growth and value enhancement of companies by actively utilizing TikTok ads and supporting clients' marketing activities. Moving forward, CARTA ZERO will continue to support clients' marketing activities through the provision of high-value-added services.

*CARTA HOLDINGS, which includes CARTA ZERO, became a direct investment subsidiary of NTT DOCOMO, INC. in January 2026, while continuing its business and capital alliance with the Dentsu Group. This award covers achievements in 2025, during which time CARTA ZERO was part of the domestic Dentsu Group (dentsu Japan).

Company Name CARTA ZERO Inc. ( https://cartazero.co.jp/ )

Location 36F Toranomon Hills Station Tower, 2-6-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representatives Manabu Takahashi, Representative Director and CEO Masashi Nishizono, Representative Director and COO

Established April 1, 2011

Capital 60 million yen

Shareholder CARTA HOLDINGS, Inc. 100%

Business Operations Digital Marketing Support Business