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About us

 

Lovable Marketing Group, inc. (LMG) unites under our purpose of “Empathy for People and the Earth” as a digital marketing group that promotes the concept of lovable marketing activities. We continue to develop our business as an affiliated group of marketing agencies that are highly skilled in the fields of social media and digital transformation.

 

Company Name Lovable Marketing Group, inc.
Founding Date July 15, 2014
Address Prime Terrace Kamiyacho 9F, Toranomon 4-chome 1-13, Minato Ward, Tokyo, Japan
Corporate Representative President and CEO Masayuki Hayashi
Number of Consolidated Employees 230 (As of the end of March 2026)
Listed Market Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc., Growth Market (Securities Code: 9254)
Group Companies comnico inc.
SNS Expert Association of the General Association
DTK AD Co.,Ltd.
jisou inc.
LOVABLE MARKETING GROUP ASIA SDN. BHD.
UNIONNET Inc.
Inbound Buzz Inc.
L-marketing Inc.
Ricecurry LS Inc.

Our Goals

Mid- to Long-Term Growth Image

At Lovable Marketing Group, we are committed to sustainably expanding our group’s sales scale, centered on our core social media marketing business, while maintaining an average annual growth rate of 10-15%.

 

In addition, we have positioned non-linear growth through M&A as one of the pillars of our growth strategy. By combining the digital marketing know-how we have cultivated—including social media marketing, influencer utilization, and inbound promotion support—with the strengths of the companies and businesses we welcome through M&A, we aim to achieve value-up that enhances the corporate value of both parties.

 

In addition to our traditional focus on social media and inbound promotion, in recent years we have expanded the scope of our M&A activities to include consumer-facing (B-to-C) businesses—starting with the D2C and e-commerce domain—that can accelerate their growth through marketing. We inject our marketing capabilities into companies that hold assets such as brands, products, fan bases, and customer data, helping to expand awareness, grow sales, and improve LTV.

Companies we want to partner with

Areas We're Looking For

Areas We’re Looking For

By infusing our marketing know-how, we are focusing our M&A search on consumer-facing businesses capable of further growing their sales and brand awareness.

●D2C / E-commerce businesses

●Beauty and health-related businesses

●Food and beverage

●Fitness and other store-based businesses

●Education and school-related businesses, and more

 

In particular, we believe companies and businesses that hold the following types of assets have strong affinity with our marketing capabilities.

●Brand / products

●Community and fan base

●E-commerce / media

●Physical stores

●Customer behavior data

 

The Synergy We Provide

●Expanding Sales and Brand Awareness

We leverage our social media and influencer networks, along with our advertising operations, to support new customer acquisition and sales growth.

 

●Improving Profitability and LTV

By introducing our know-how in landing page and e-commerce optimization as well as LINE/CRM, we help expand sales channels beyond marketplaces (such as owned e-commerce sites) and improve profit margins and LTV.

 

●Expanding Sales Channels and Customer Base

Through collaboration with our group’s customer base and B-to-B clients, we create new sales channels and customer referral opportunities.

 

●New Brand and Product Development

We support the creation of new brands and products by utilizing our owned media, OEM capabilities, and financial and recruitment infrastructure.

 

●Back Office Support

We have management systems in place that are suitable for a listed company. This allows us to support your back-office operations as necessary.

Examples of Anticipated Needs & M&A Patterns

We also consider various patterns for share transfers, business transfers, etc., in addition to the examples outlined below upon consultation.

Examples of Anticipated Needs & M&A Patterns

Introduction of our M&A Achievements

Joined LMG Group in 2014

PostMore Co., Ltd.

Known as Contents Garage Co., ltd. in 2014, the company changed its name to HouseWork Co., Ltd. in 2018. An absorption merger was completed in 2021.

24-7

Joined LMG Group in 2015

24-7 Co., Ltd.

Provides implementation and operational support for Salesforce and HubSpot. Entered into a capital and business alliance in 2015. Changed company name to “DX Delight Inc.” in 2023. Merged with comnico inc. through an absorption-type merger in 2025.

ageha

Joined LMG Group in 2018

Ageha Corporation

Ageha Corporation developed its business through marketing support for social media, including user-participatory product development and more. Business and capital tie-up occurred in 2018, and business integration was finalized in 2019.

DTK

Joined LMG Group in 2023

DTK AD Co.,Ltd.

DTK AD is a Thailand-based business offering international marketing support and inbound promotions for all regions of Southeast Asia. Became an LMG subsidiary in 2023.

unionnet

Joined LMG Group in 2024

UNIONNET Inc.

Offers strategic medium- to long-term support for corporate websites and other types of websites for attracting customers, recruiting, branding, e-commerce, and more. Became a wholly owned subsidiary in 2024.

unionnet

Joined LMG Group in 2024

LIFE IN THE KITCHEN

LIFE IN THE KITCHEN leverages a specialized network of influencers in the food sector to provide comprehensive, one-stop marketing support across both online and offline channels. Acquired the business in 2024.

talonjapan

Joined LMG Group in 2025

Talon Japan

Provides information on Japanese tourist spots and useful travel tips through Thai-language website operations and a Facebook group with 1.3 million members (as of January 2026). Inbound Buzz Inc. acquired the business in 2025.

Lmarketing

Joined LMG Group in 2026

L-marketing Inc.

Specializes in marketing support utilizing LINE. Leveraging a deep understanding and expertise in LINE based on an extensive track record, the company provides one-stop support for the processes required to generate results. Became a wholly owned subsidiary in 2026.

Joined LMG Group in 2026

Ricecurry LS Inc.

Provides SNS marketing support specialized in the “lifestyle” sector. With particular strengths in influencer marketing, it also operates Instagram media with 400,000 and 200,000 follower scales. Became a wholly owned subsidiary in 2026.

Message from the CEO

CEO

Our company name, Lovable Marketing, is just that–marketing activities that are loved! In a world where the amount of information available is growing on a daily basis, marketing that feels forced or ends up being misleading won’t allow your company and brand to become one loved by consumers.

 

“Creating the most beloved marketing group” by assisting with information dissemination that’s relevant to the times, beloved by many, and appreciated.

If you find that our mission resonates with you and your business, please reach out. Let’s formulate a new type of marketing together!

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