Radek Sali and Andrew Shostak launch new Melbourne-based agency Stratosphere; secures Chemist Warehouse as its foundation client

Radek Sali, ex-CEO of Swisse Vitamins and previously founder and chairman of Melbourne- based independent creative agency Noisy Beast, has teamed up with advertising and production industry pioneer, Andrew Shostak, to launch a new full-service media and creative agency, Stratosphere.

Stratosphere has secured Chemist Warehouse as a key foundation client, and will be responsible for all strategy, creative, production, media buying, and sponsorships for the pharmacy group from November 1, 2017.

Says Radek Sali (left), co-founder, who is investing through his investment fund, Light Warrior Group: “We are delighted that the team at Chemist Warehouse share our vision for what a truly world class agency looks like. I can speak from first hand experience that when you bring together passionate highly talented people with a strong culture and clear common goal the results can be extraordinary.”

Stratosphere promises to be unlike other agencies, with an opportunity to build a creative agency with world-class creative capability and experienced partners from the ground up.

Says Andrew Shostak (left), co-founder and CEO: “The agencies that stand the test of time don’t just react to a client’s needs, they predict them. We believe in a collaborative process and an unrelenting desire to pursue better ideas, and deliver results for our clients.”

Says Mario Tascone (right) from Chemist Warehouse: “We’re excited about being part of building Stratosphere, a business that will benefit not only Chemist Warehouse, but all of its partners. We look forward to working with the many talented people on the Stratosphere team and creating new and innovative content and then place that content on mass across all media channels. Content that will deliver even stronger sales for Australia’s leading Health and Beauty Brands available in our stores.”

In addition to Chemist Warehouse, Stratosphere will shortly announce some exciting new partnerships with other new clients.

Stratosphere will be based in Richmond, Melbourne.