Published by Sue Johns-Chapman
Published Date 23.10.2025 
One Team. One Goal: Creating Impact. MSTAGE share their European Agency Awards journey.
What a moment!
Being shortlisted as E-Commerce Agency of the Year at the European Agency Awards 2025 makes us proud – not just because of the award itself, but because of what stands behind it: our team, our mindset, and our commitment to building digital solutions that truly make a difference.
We are MSTAGE – a 100% e-commerce agency with more than 30 specialists united by one belief: creating solutions that matter.
Based in Austria and active across the entire DACH region, we work with Shopify, Magento, and Shopware – but for us, it’s never about the system itself. It’s about what we can make possible for our clients through it.
Our Entry: Three Projects, One Common Thread
For our award submission, we selected three projects that reflect what matters most to us:
Wertpräsent – A modular B2B multishop platform that enables companies like ÖBB to launch brand-consistent shops within just a few weeks.
Gin Fior – A Shopify store that connects craftsmanship and brand emotion – featuring a store locator, recipe section, and automated customer journey flows.
Aus Liebe zum Duft – A strategic migration from Magento to Shopify, including a custom middleware and smart UX concept for performance, efficiency, and easy maintenance.
In all these projects, it’s not just about technology – it’s about impact. We aim to make things simpler, clearer, and better – for the teams behind the shops and the people in front of them.
Why This Nomination Matters
For us, making the shortlist isn’t about self-promotion – it’s a strong signal that reliability, empathy, and clear values pay off. That real teamwork and genuine interest in what we do can achieve more than buzzwords or volume.
Our nomination also reflects our company culture in action. After a successful merger, we didn’t just combine expertise – we built shared values and a unified voice, both internally and externally. Since then, we’ve continued to grow: as Austria’s first certified Shopify Plus Partner, as hosts of our own e-commerce event series, and as strategic partners in funding programs like KMU.DIGITAL & GREEN.
What makes us especially proud?
Leadership, culture, and equal opportunity aren’t extras for us – they’re the foundation we grow on. We’re building MSTAGE from the inside out – with clarity, respect, and real room to grow. That includes leadership: MSTAGE is led by a woman. And the fact that one-third of our team is already made up of women – with the number continuing to rise – shows we’re not just talking about change. We’re making it happen.
What This Means to Us
This international recognition shows that we’re on the right path – one that creates real impact, both inside our company and out in the market. And we’re excited for what’s next. Because great e-commerce solutions need strong teams, clear direction, and true collaboration.
“Submitting an entry is more than an attempt to win an award – it’s a moment of reflection. You look back, see how far you’ve come, and realise: a lot has happened. That alone is already a win. This international recognition shows that we’re on the right path – one that creates real impact, both inside our company and out in the market. Great e-commerce solutions need strong teams, clear direction, and true collaboration.” — MSTAGE Team
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