UK agencies and media: companies to watch
47 UK companies in order of what public sources say they did between 1 Aug 2026 and 29 Oct 2026: funding, hires, launches, jobs, filings and mentions. Open any company to see the evidence and where it came from.
Top 10 1 to 10
- 1Goalhangergoalhanger.comScore 57
Goalhanger is a UK podcast network that makes story-led shows across history, politics, sport, entertainment and culture, including The Rest Is History and The Rest Is Politics. It earns from advertising, partnerships and paid memberships.
- Named in 13 of 60 AI-assistant answers
- 4 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 7 per 100 staff
- Staff rose from 34 to 54 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
- Launch reported: Goalhanger brings all ad sales in-house and launches first upfronts
- Named by 2 news or web sources since 1 Aug
What it may be in the market for
Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.
- May need ad sales and campaign management tools, such as a CRM, pipeline forecasting and proposal software, after bringing all ad sales in-house and launching its first upfronts.strongSales and revenue operationsTaking ad sales in-house means it now runs agency pipelines, briefs and negotiations itself. The partnerships adverts mention pipeline management, forecasting and tracking inbound agency briefs, which suggests it may need tooling to support them.Who would buy it: Chief Commercial OfficerWhat could help: CRM and sales pipeline software, proposal and media-planning tools, campaign reporting and audience measurement products, and sponsorship or branded-content delivery platforms.Based on: Goalhanger brings all ad sales in-house and launches first upfronts, 1 Oct 2026; Campaign: Goalhanger brings all ad sales in-house and launches first upfronts, 1 Oct 2026; advert for Senior Partnerships Manager (Agency Sales), posted 17 Aug 2026; advert for Strategic Partnerships Manager, posted 17 Aug 2026
- May need data warehouse, BI and lifecycle-CRM tooling and services for memberships, since the senior data analyst advert refers to a new warehouse and lifecycle-CRM environment.moderateData and analyticsThe role is to get lasting value from a newly built data setup, owning SQL models, dashboards, metric definitions and data quality. This suggests it may buy tools for modelling, data quality, reporting and audience activation around memberships.Who would buy it: Head of MembershipsWhat could help: Data modelling and transformation tools, BI and dashboarding software, data quality monitoring, customer data and identity resolution products, and lifecycle marketing and subscription analytics platforms.Based on: role posted: Senior Data Analyst, 5 Oct 2026; advert for Senior Data Analyst - Memberships, posted 5 Oct 2026
- May need video production and editing software, or outsourced production services, to deliver branded content for advertisers, as it hires a commercial video editor to serve every show.tentativeMarketing and brandThe advert describes baked-in activations, custom segments and social cuts across the whole slate. With ad sales in-house, demand for commercial content may grow beyond what one editor can handle.Who would buy it: Head of Commercial ProductionWhat could help: Video editing and collaboration software, asset management and review tools, freelance or studio production services, and social clipping and captioning tools.Based on: role posted: Commercial Video Editor, 9 Sep 2026; advert for Commercial Video Editor, posted 9 Sep 2026; Goalhanger brings all ad sales in-house and launches first upfronts, 1 Oct 2026
The evidence (5)
- LaunchGoalhanger brings all ad sales in-house and launches first upfrontsReport a problemReported by Campaign on 1 Oct 2026
On its own site, 12 Oct 2026: Marina Hyde and Goalhanger launch Always On, a new multimedia world
Reported by inpublishing.co.uk on 13 Oct 2026: InPublishing: Goalhanger launches Goalhanger X - Hiring4 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 7 per 100 staffReport a problemIts jobs page, read 5 Oct 2026
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 34 to 54 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Dec 2025: average staff 54, against 34 the year before
- MentionsNamed by 2 news or web sources in the windowReport a problemCity AM, 25 Sep 2026: Gary Lineker collects million-pound dividend after Goalhanger toasts £10m profit
Campaign, 1 Oct 2026: Goalhanger brings all ad sales in-house and launches first upfronts - AI assistantsNamed in 13 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK media, publishing and content companies are growing fastest?": 6 of 6
"Which UK agencies and media companies are growing fastest right now?": 6 of 6
"What are the fastest-growing agencies and media companies outside London, in places like Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Brighton?": 1 of 6
- 2UNiDAYSmyunidays.comScore 32
UNiDAYS runs a student discount and identity verification platform that connects brands such as fashion, food and technology names with verified students and Gen Z audiences. It sells marketplace and media products to brands and verification services to larger platforms.
- 15 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, 4 at head-of level or above (18 in all)
What it may be in the market for
Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.
- May need privacy management software, such as tools for assessments, data mapping and subject requests, as it hires a sole in-house Head of Privacy.moderateLegal, risk and complianceThe advert describes a single in-house privacy owner responsible for assessments, data mapping, records of processing, vendor audits and requests, with a focus on age assurance and younger users. One person covering this may look for tooling to run it at scale.Who would buy it: Head of PrivacyWhat could help: Privacy management and consent platforms, data mapping and DPIA workflow tools, vendor risk assessment software, and outsourced DPO services.Based on: role posted: Head of Privacy, 19 Oct 2026; advert for Head of Privacy, posted 19 Oct 2026
- May need developer platform, observability and data pipeline tooling as it hires a Head of Platform and a Head of Engineering for a new business unit.moderateEngineering and productThe platform advert describes self-service pipelines, infrastructure as code, observability and data operations using tools such as Airflow, dbt and Redshift. A new business unit's engineering team may also need its own tooling and infrastructure.Who would buy it: Head of PlatformWhat could help: CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tooling, observability and incident management software, data quality and lineage tools, cloud cost management.Based on: role posted: Head of Platform, 29 Sep 2026; advert for Head of Platform, posted 29 Sep 2026; role posted: Head of Engineering, 23 Oct 2026; advert for Head of Engineering, posted 23 Oct 2026
- May need product analytics and experimentation tooling as it hires a senior product analyst and an analytics implementation specialist.tentativeData and analyticsThe analyst advert describes experiment design and work in SQL, Python, Tableau and Google Analytics, and a separate analytics implementation role was posted. This suggests investment in measurement and insight capability.Who would buy it: Head of Data and InsightWhat could help: Product analytics and experimentation platforms, tag management and analytics implementation services, BI and visualisation tools.Based on: role posted: Senior Product Analyst, 29 Sep 2026; advert for Senior Product Analyst, posted 29 Sep 2026; role posted: Analytics Implementation Specialist, 28 Sep 2026
The evidence (1)
- Hiring15 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, 4 at head-of level or above (18 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 26 Oct 2026
- 3Real Chemistryrealchemistry.comScore 28
- Named in 7 of 60 AI-assistant answers
- 8 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, about 3 per 100 staff (70 in all)
- Staff rose from 254 to 291 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
- MD, Germany appointment reported: a senior hire, not C-level
The evidence (4)
- New directorMD, Germany appointment reported: a senior hire, not C-levelReport a problemOn its own site, 25 Aug 2026: Real Chemistry Deepens German Market Expertise with Appointment of Dirk Poschenrieder as Managing Director, Germany
On its own site, 25 Aug 2026: Real Chemistry Names Dirk Poschenrieder Managing Director, Germany - Hiring8 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, about 3 per 100 staff (70 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 20 Oct 2026
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 254 to 291 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Dec 2025: average staff 291, against 254 the year before
- AI assistantsNamed in 7 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK marketing and advertising agencies are growing fastest?": 3 of 6
"Which UK digital, performance and social media agencies are scaling fastest?": 2 of 6
"Which UK marketing agencies and media companies should I watch in 2026?": 2 of 6
- 4MSQmsqpartners.comScore 28
MSQ is a global marketing group that combines creative, media, data and technology work to help brands build customer relationships and grow. It also says it uses AI in its client work.
- Acquisition reported
- CEO appointment reported
- Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
What it may be in the market for
Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.
- May need integration support and shared systems after the reported acquisition of January Digital, such as project, finance and client data tools to bring the new business onto the group's platforms.strongStrategy, M&A and integrationAn acquisition reported on 7 October 2026 and a homepage item on the January Digital deal suggest a business to fold into the group. A new group CEO appointed days later may also prompt a review of how the group runs.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Post-merger integration services, shared finance and project management software, client data platforms, IT migration and onboarding servicesBased on: Acquisition reported, 7 Oct 2026; its own homepage; CEO appointment reported, 15 Oct 2026
- May need AI and data tooling to support the claim on its homepage that its AI is already changing the game for clients.tentativeAI and automationThe homepage presents AI and data technology as core to the offer, alongside creative and media. A group that sells this may keep buying tools to build and run it, though the evidence here is limited to its own marketing.Who would buy it: Chief Technology OfficerWhat could help: AI and generative content platforms, marketing data and analytics tools, cloud and data infrastructure, model governance softwareBased on: its own homepage
The evidence (3)
- AcquisitionAcquisition reportedReport a problemOn its own site, 7 Oct 2026: MSQ’s Acquisition of January Digital Completes Suite of Multi-disciplinary Capabilities in US
- LeadershipCEO appointment reportedReport a problemOn its own site, 15 Oct 2026: New CEO/Exec Chairman Roles to Fuel Further Growth, Innovation and Development at MSQ
- AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK marketing agencies and media companies should I watch in 2026?": 1 of 6
- 5Kotokoto.comScore 28
Koto is an international creative agency that works with brands on branding and design. It has offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin and Sydney.
- Named in 7 of 60 AI-assistant answers
- Acquisition reported
- Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
What it may be in the market for
Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.
- May need collaboration, file-sharing and identity tools to join up its studios after the reported Stereo Creative acquisition.strongIT and infrastructureThe reported acquisition and the launch of a global studio network suggest two teams and several offices may need to work from shared systems. That may mean buying tools to connect them.Who would buy it: Head of IT or Operations DirectorWhat could help: Cloud storage and file-sharing platforms, identity and device management, video collaboration and project tools for creative teamsBased on: Acquisition reported, 20 Aug 2026; Design Week: Koto acquires Stereo Creative to launch global studio network, 9 Sep 2026; its own homepage
- May need multi-entity finance and billing software after the reported acquisition across five offices in several countries.tentativeFinance and accountingAdding an acquired studio to an agency already working in several countries may mean more entities and currencies to consolidate. That could prompt a review of accounting and reporting tools.Who would buy it: Chief Financial Officer or Finance DirectorWhat could help: Consolidation and multi-currency accounting software, agency project accounting and expense toolsBased on: Acquisition reported, 20 Aug 2026; its own homepage
The evidence (3)
- AcquisitionAcquisition reportedReport a problemReported by Design Week on 9 Sep 2026: Koto acquires Stereo Creative to launch global studio network
On its own site, 20 Aug 2026: Koto introduces new wordmark for Instagram
On its own site, 10 Sep 2026: Koto acquires Stereo to build a new global studio network
On its own site, 20 Oct 2026: Introducing “Brand in the Driver’s Seat”
and 4 more sources - MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemDesign Week, 9 Sep 2026: Koto acquires Stereo Creative to launch global studio network
- AI assistantsNamed in 7 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK creative, design and branding agencies are worth knowing about?": 6 of 6
"Which UK marketing agencies and media companies should I watch in 2026?": 1 of 6
- 6DAZNdazngroup.comScore 26
DAZN runs a global sports streaming platform that lets fans watch live and on-demand events on any device, with integrated betting and gaming features.
- Acquisition reported
- Named by 2 news or web sources since 1 Aug
What it may be in the market for
Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.
- May need IPO-readiness support such as financial reporting, audit and investor relations tooling, after reports that it is getting 'IPO ready' having moved into profit.moderateFinance and accountingNews on 15 September 2026 describes the CEO saying the company is preparing for a listing after returning to profit. A listing usually calls for stronger reporting, controls and investor communications.Who would buy it: Chief Financial OfficerWhat could help: Financial consolidation and reporting software, audit and controls tooling, investor relations platforms, and external audit and advisory servicesBased on: City AM: Dazn getting 'IPO ready', says CEO Segev, after swing into black and key hires, 15 Sep 2026
- May need M&A integration tooling and advisory services, after an acquisition was reported on 26 August 2026 alongside the IPO preparation.moderateStrategy, M&A and integrationA reported acquisition means systems, contracts and teams may need bringing together. Preparing for a listing at the same time adds pressure to do it cleanly.Who would buy it: Chief Strategy OfficerWhat could help: Integration management software, due diligence and data room tools, and post-deal advisory servicesBased on: Acquisition reported, 26 Aug 2026; City AM: Dazn getting 'IPO ready', says CEO Segev, after swing into black and key hires, 15 Sep 2026
The evidence (2)
- AcquisitionAcquisition reportedReport a problemOn its own site, 26 Aug 2026: DAZN to Acquire EverPass Media, Accelerating U.S. Expansion and Strengthening Its Next-Generation Commercial Distribution Platform
On its own site, 12 Oct 2026: DAZN Bolsters Global Basketball Ambitions With Acquisition of BASKET.TV - MentionsNamed by 2 news or web sources in the windowReport a problemCity AM, 15 Sep 2026: Dazn getting 'IPO ready', says CEO Segev, after swing into black and key hires
Bloomberg, 15 Sep 2026: Telefónica to Pay Streamer DAZN €1.65 Billion for LaLiga Matches
- 7Costello Medicalcostellomedical.comScore 25
Costello Medical provides scientific support to healthcare clients, analysing, interpreting and communicating clinical and health economic data. It is now employee-owned and has offices in the UK, the United States and China.
- 15 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (20 in all)
What it may be in the market for
Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.
- May need contract management, compliance and data protection tools and outside legal support, as it hires a first global Head of Legal to lead a legal team.moderateLegal, risk and complianceThe Head of Legal advert covers commercial contracts, global compliance, data protection, governance and enterprise risk at a stage of international growth. A new leader of the team may look for tools and external advice to run legal as a measurable service.Who would buy it: Head of LegalWhat could help: Contract lifecycle management software, data protection and privacy compliance platforms, risk and governance tools, and external legal advice on international expansion and employment lawBased on: advert for Head of Legal, posted 21 Oct 2026; role posted: Head of Legal, 21 Oct 2026; its own homepage
- May need new systems, IT service management tools and managed IT support, with two IT specialist roles posted in October and a team of five already in place.moderateIT and infrastructureThe senior IT advert describes scoping, designing and delivering systems projects, supplier management and user training, and a second IT role was posted shortly before it. This suggests a programme of system change that may bring in software and suppliers.Who would buy it: Head of Technical OperationsWhat could help: IT service management and device management software, software implementation and training services, managed IT support, and cloud and collaboration tools for a growing multi-country workforceBased on: advert for Senior IT Specialist, posted 16 Oct 2026; role posted: Senior IT Specialist, 16 Oct 2026; role posted: IT Specialist, 2 Oct 2026
- May need project coordination, collaboration and business systems to support its new Shanghai office and growing North American teams, given hiring in both regions.tentativeOperations and supply chainA Shanghai project coordinator is being hired after the launch of the new office, and the advert mentions rolling out operational and administrative processes. Boston and New York roles say the company is growing quickly and expanding its presence in North America.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Project and resource management software, cross-border payroll and employer-of-record services, office set-up and workplace services, and translation and localisation servicesBased on: advert for Bilingual Mandarin Project Coordinator, posted 27 Oct 2026; advert for Senior Analyst, posted 14 Oct 2026; role posted: Bilingual Mandarin Project Coordinator, 27 Oct 2026; 15 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (20 in all), 21 Oct 2026
The evidence (1)
- Hiring15 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (20 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 21 Oct 2026
- 8Right Formularightformula.comScore 25
Right Formula is a sports marketing agency with offices in the UK and the US. It helps brands find sports partnerships and run integrated marketing, creative and live event work around them.
- 7 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 8 per 100 staff
- Staff rose from 73 to 84 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
What it may be in the market for
Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.
- May need partnership measurement and sponsorship analytics tools, as the hiring of a Partnership Effectiveness Manager suggests it is building measurement and reporting frameworks for clients.moderateData and analyticsThe advert describes building ROI models and integrating media valuation, brand tracking, consumer research and rights holder data. That suggests a need for tools to combine and report on those sources.Who would buy it: Partnership Effectiveness LeadWhat could help: Sponsorship measurement and media valuation platforms, brand tracking and consumer research data, and dashboard and data integration tools.Based on: role posted: Partnership Effectiveness Manager, 6 Oct 2026; advert for Partnership Effectiveness Manager, posted 6 Oct 2026
- May need tools to track visibility in search and AI answers, as a new senior digital role is asked to build an audit method for how AI assistants surface client partnerships.moderateMarketing and brandThe advert says the discipline is growing and the role must build the method rather than inherit it, and it will hold a small amplification budget. That suggests it may look for monitoring tools and distribution services.Who would buy it: Head of DigitalWhat could help: AI search and answer-engine visibility monitoring, structured data and SEO tools, social listening, and amplification media services.Based on: role posted: Senior Digital Marketing Manager, 1 Oct 2026; advert for Senior Digital Marketing Manager, posted 1 Oct 2026
- May need bid management and proposal software, as a fixed-term Commercial Operations Manager is hired to run pitches using an opportunity tracker and Synergist reporting.tentativeSales and revenue operationsThe advert describes owning the bid lifecycle, a credentials library and contract review. That suggests tools for proposals, pipeline tracking and contract management.Who would buy it: Commercial Operations DirectorWhat could help: Proposal and bid management software, pipeline tracking, contract management tools, and a case study content library.Based on: role posted: Commercial Operations Manager - 15 month Fixed Term Contract, 20 Aug 2026; advert for Commercial Operations Manager - 15 month Fixed Term Contract, posted 20 Aug 2026
The evidence (2)
- Hiring7 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 8 per 100 staffReport a problemIts jobs page, read 20 Oct 2026
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 73 to 84 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Dec 2025: average staff 84, against 73 the year before
- 9Socially Powerfulsociallypowerful.comScore 21
Socially Powerful is a global influencer and social marketing agency that runs creator and paid social campaigns for large consumer and technology brands. It says it works with names such as Amazon, TikTok, L'Oréal, Primark and Red Bull.
- 3 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, about 4 per 100 staff (5 in all)
- Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
- New country: Socially Powerful Expands to MENA: Founder James Hacking Relocates to Dubai to Spearhead New Regional Base
What it may be in the market for
Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.
- May need project and resource management software to track budgets, margins and billing across many concurrent campaigns, as the Senior Project Manager advert suggests.tentativeIT and infrastructureThe project manager role is to own scoping, forecasting, margin tracking and billing for a portfolio of US-client campaigns alongside finance and resourcing. That suggests a growing delivery workload that may call for better tooling for planning and commercial tracking.Who would buy it: Head of OperationsWhat could help: Project management, resource planning and professional services automation software, plus campaign budget and margin reporting tools.Based on: advert for Senior Project Manager, posted 15 Sep 2026; role posted: Senior Project Manager, 15 Sep 2026
- May need recruitment tools and job-board advertising for the US, as it has posted a New York Talent Acquisition Specialist to build its US hiring across social, creative and paid media roles.moderateRecruitmentThe advert says the US business is growing and the new recruiter will build candidate pipelines and post roles on US job boards. The company also posted a US paid media role in the same period, which suggests ongoing US hiring that could need sourcing and applicant tracking support.Who would buy it: Head of TalentWhat could help: Applicant tracking systems, candidate sourcing tools, US job-board advertising and recruitment marketing services.Based on: advert for Talent Acquisition Specialist, posted 27 Aug 2026; advert for Paid Senior Account Executive (US), posted 28 Sep 2026; role posted: Talent Acquisition Specialist, 27 Aug 2026; role posted: Paid Senior Account Executive (US), 28 Sep 2026
- May need market entry and regional set-up services for the Middle East and North Africa, as the founder is reported to be relocating to Dubai to lead a new regional base.tentativeStrategy, M&A and integrationA new regional base announced in September suggests the company may need local legal entity, payroll, office and compliance support. Those needs may arise as it starts to operate in the region.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: Company formation and corporate services, serviced offices, international payroll and employer-of-record services, and local legal and tax advice.Based on: Socially Powerful Expands to MENA: Founder James Hacking Relocates to Dubai to…, 10 Sep 2026
The evidence (3)
- Hiring3 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, about 4 per 100 staff (5 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 1 Oct 2026
- New countrySocially Powerful Expands to MENA: Founder James Hacking Relocates to Dubai to Spearhead New Regional BaseReport a problemOn its own site, 29 Oct 2026: Dubai listed among the company's offices on its own site
Reported by creativebusinessnews.co.uk on 10 Sep 2026
Reported by internationalbusinessnews.co.uk on 10 Sep 2026 - AI assistantsNamed in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK digital, performance and social media agencies are scaling fastest?": 3 of 6
- 10Somerce®somerce.comScore 19
Somerce is a UK and US agency that runs TikTok Shop for brands, covering LIVE selling, affiliates, content, paid media and shop management. It says it works with 80+ brands and manages over £100m of sales.
- 6 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (7 in all)
What it may be in the market for
Our reading of the evidence above, not something the company has said.
- May need agentic AI and automation tooling to run agency workflows, as one advert says it is building agentic AI into how the whole agency runs.moderateAI and automationThe producer advert says the agency is building agentic AI across its operations, while its LIVE schedule grows each month. That suggests it may look for tools to schedule, monitor and report on streams and accounts at scale.Who would buy it: Chief Operating OfficerWhat could help: AI workflow automation platforms, LLM and agent tooling, live performance analytics and reporting automationBased on: advert for TikTok LIVE Producer (Freelance), posted 26 Sep 2026; its own homepage
- May need live-stream studio equipment, production software and talent management platforms, as it is hiring presenters, producers and a videographer across London and Manchester studios.moderateOperations and supply chainSeveral roles posted since August cover presenters, a freelance producer and a videographer, with studios in two cities and daily LIVEs. The hiring suggests it may add capacity for studio kit, streaming and editing tools, and host scheduling.Who would buy it: Head of Live OperationsWhat could help: Studio lighting, camera and audio equipment, streaming and editing software, shift scheduling and freelancer payment toolsBased on: 6 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (7 in all), 24 Oct 2026; role posted: TikTok LIVE Presenter, 24 Oct 2026; role posted: Videographer, 10 Oct 2026; role posted: TikTok LIVE Producer (Freelance), 26 Sep 2026; advert for TikTok LIVE Presenter, posted 24 Oct 2026; advert for Videographer, posted 10 Oct 2026; advert for TikTok LIVE Producer (Freelance), posted 26 Sep 2026
- May need client reporting and trading analytics tools, as new account and trading manager roles must forecast GMV and report weekly to clients.tentativeData and analyticsThe account manager and trading manager adverts stress weekly performance reviews, live forecasts and affiliate analysis across several teams. That suggests it may look for dashboards and data tools to join up sales, creator and ad data.Who would buy it: Head of Client ServicesWhat could help: BI and dashboard software, TikTok Shop and affiliate analytics, forecasting and reporting toolsBased on: advert for Account Manager (K-Beauty), posted 15 Sep 2026; advert for Ecommerce Trading Manager (TikTok), posted 23 Aug 2026; role posted: Account Manager (K-Beauty), 15 Sep 2026; role posted: Ecommerce Trading Manager (TikTok), 23 Aug 2026
The evidence (1)
- Hiring6 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (7 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 24 Oct 2026
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- 11Foreverthinkforever.comScore 16
Forever is a group of six design studios, including FutureDeluxe and Tendril, that produce visual storytelling and design work for brands. It sells creative services to businesses it describes as leading innovators and creators.
- Acquisition reported
The evidence (1)
- AcquisitionAcquisition reportedReport a problemReported by qpequity.com on 12 Aug 2026: Forever completes follow-on acquisition of Onesal
Reported by stashmedia.tv on 12 Aug 2026: Forever Expands With Addition of Tokyo Studio Onesal - Motion design - STASH : Motion design
Reported by jckcorporatefinance.co.uk on 17 Aug 2026: Forever Acquires Onesal to Strengthen Growth and Expansion in Asia
Reported by accountancytoday.co.uk on 17 Aug 2026: James Cowper Kreston advises Forever on Onesal acquisition
- 12Open Partnersopen.partnersScore 15
- 5 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 4 per 100 staff
- Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
The evidence (2)
- Hiring5 roles posted since 1 Aug, about 4 per 100 staffReport a problemIts jobs page, read 22 Oct 2026
- AI assistantsNamed in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"What are the fastest-growing agencies and media companies outside London, in places like Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Brighton?": 3 of 6
- 13Untold Studios.untoldstudios.tvScore 13
- Staff rose from 282 to 372 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
- President, Film appointment reported: a senior hire, not C-level
The evidence (2)
- New directorPresident, Film appointment reported: a senior hire, not C-levelReport a problemReported by deadline.com on 3 Aug 2026: Untold Studios Hires Adrianna Cohen As Film & Episodeic President
Reported by lbbonline.com on 4 Aug 2026: Untold Studios Appoints Adrianna 'AJ' Cohen as President of Film and Episodic VFX - Staff numbersStaff rose from 282 to 372 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Dec 2025: average staff 372, against 282 the year before
- 14Buttermilkbuttermilk.comScore 13
- 3 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (4 in all)
The evidence (1)
- Hiring3 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (4 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 26 Oct 2026
- 15EMJemjreviews.comScore 13
- 4 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (6 in all)
The evidence (1)
- Hiring4 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (6 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 22 Oct 2026
- 16Pionwearepion.comScore 13
- 3 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (4 in all)
The evidence (1)
- Hiring3 UK roles posted since 1 Aug (4 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 20 Oct 2026
- 17Coolrwearecoolr.comScore 13
- 1 UK role posted since 1 Aug (3 in all)
- Staff rose from 124 to 141 in the year to Mar 2026, in its Companies House accounts
The evidence (2)
- Hiring1 UK role posted since 1 Aug (3 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 9 Sep 2026
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 124 to 141 in the year to Mar 2026, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Mar 2026: average staff 141, against 124 the year before
- 18Electrifyelectrify.videoScore 12
- CSO appointment reported
The evidence (1)
- LeadershipCSO appointment reportedReport a problemOn its own site, 14 Oct 2026: Electrify
- 19William Reed Ltdwilliam-reed.comScore 12
- CPGO appointment reported
The evidence (1)
- LeadershipCPGO appointment reportedReport a problemOn its own site, 15 Sep 2026: William Reed appoints Tracey Davies as Chief Portfolio and Growth Officer
Reported by ppa.co.uk on 12 Oct 2026: William Reed appoints new Chief Portfolio and Growth Officer
- 20Jungle Creationsjunglecreations.comScore 12
- CFO appointment reported
The evidence (1)
- LeadershipCFO appointment reportedReport a problemReported by bdaily.co.uk on 9 Aug 2026: Jungle Creations appoints chief financial officer
- 21Ragged Edgeraggededge.comScore 12
- Named in 6 of 60 AI-assistant answers
- Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
The evidence (2)
- MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemDesign Week, 8 Sep 2026: Ragged Edge’s rebrand for fintech app Tabby has a playful approach
- AI assistantsNamed in 6 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK creative, design and branding agencies are worth knowing about?": 6 of 6
- 22Communication Workscwpg.comScore 10
- Staff rose from 30 to 43 in the year to Mar 2026, in its Companies House accounts
The evidence (1)
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 30 to 43 in the year to Mar 2026, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Mar 2026: average staff 43, against 30 the year before
- 23Entourageentouragebd.comScore 10
- Staff rose from 54 to 72 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
The evidence (1)
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 54 to 72 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Dec 2025: average staff 72, against 54 the year before
- 24The Farmfarmpost.tvScore 8
- Named in 2 of 60 AI-assistant answers
- Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
The evidence (2)
- MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemBroadcast, 23 Sep 2026: The Farm secures investment as CEO Simon Kanjee exits | News
Broadcast, 19 Oct 2026: The Farm promotes trio to senior roles after investment | News - AI assistantsNamed in 2 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which British agencies and media companies have raised significant investment or made acquisitions in the last few months?": 2 of 6
- 25A Productionsaproductions.co.ukScore 7
- Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
The evidence (1)
- MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemTheBusinessDesk, 19 Oct 2026: South West animation studio looks to draw out talent from new entrants to the industry
- 26Platform Mediaplatformmedia.ukScore 7
- Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
The evidence (1)
- MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemBroadcast, 21 Aug 2026: Creating digital hits for Paul Scholes, Joe Marler & more with Platform Media | News
- 27Wonderhood Studioswonderhoodstudios.comScore 7
- Named by 1 news or web source since 1 Aug
The evidence (1)
- MentionsNamed by 1 news or web source in the windowReport a problemCampaign, 3 Aug 2026: Nick Exford departs Wonderhood for Ace of Hearts
Campaign, 12 Aug 2026: Elvis officially moves into Wonderhood Studios’ Soho office
- 28Mothermotherfamily.comScore 6
- Named in 8 of 60 AI-assistant answers
The evidence (1)
- AI assistantsNamed in 8 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK marketing and advertising agencies are growing fastest?": 3 of 6
"Which UK marketing agencies and media companies should I watch in 2026?": 3 of 6
"Which UK creative, design and branding agencies are worth knowing about?": 2 of 6
- 29JKRjkrglobal.comScore 6
- Named in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answers
- Director appointed: Stephanie Alessia Mort
The evidence (2)
- New directorDirector appointed: Stephanie Alessia MortReport a problemCompanies House filing, 20 Aug 2026
- AI assistantsNamed in 3 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK creative, design and branding agencies are worth knowing about?": 3 of 6
- 30the7starsthe7stars.co.ukScore 6
- Named in 4 of 60 AI-assistant answers
- Staff rose from 310 to 319 in the year to Mar 2026, in its Companies House accounts
The evidence (2)
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 310 to 319 in the year to Mar 2026, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Mar 2026: average staff 319, against 310 the year before
- AI assistantsNamed in 4 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK marketing agencies and media companies should I watch in 2026?": 3 of 6
"Which UK marketing and advertising agencies are growing fastest?": 1 of 6
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- 31Vidsyvidsy.coScore 6
- 1 UK role posted since 1 Aug (3 in all)
The evidence (1)
- Hiring1 UK role posted since 1 Aug (3 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 27 Oct 2026
- 32Tjarks and Tjarks Design Grouptjarksandtjarks.comScore 6
- 2 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, about 2 per 100 staff (3 in all)
The evidence (1)
- Hiring2 UK roles posted since 1 Aug, about 2 per 100 staff (3 in all)Report a problemIts jobs page, read 15 Oct 2026
- 33mtc.mtc.co.ukScore 6
- New office: Blog | Haud oan, we're in Glasgow now
The evidence (1)
- New officeBlog | Haud oan, we're in Glasgow nowReport a problemOn its own site, 4 Aug 2026
On its own site, 29 Oct 2026: Glasgow listed among the company's offices on its own site
- 34BizClikbizclikmedia.comScore 6
- Staff rose from 89 to 98 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
The evidence (1)
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 89 to 98 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Dec 2025: average staff 98, against 89 the year before
- 35Creation Groupcreation-group.comScore 6
- Staff rose from 55 to 63 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
The evidence (1)
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 55 to 63 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Dec 2025: average staff 63, against 55 the year before
- 36Envigo Ltdenvigo.co.ukScore 4
- Director appointed: Nidhi Supriya
The evidence (1)
- New directorDirector appointed: Nidhi SupriyaReport a problemCompanies House filing, 21 Oct 2026
- 37Avidityweareavidity.comScore 4
- Director appointed: Kristin Noelle Warrior
The evidence (1)
- New directorDirector appointed: Kristin Noelle WarriorReport a problemCompanies House filing, 8 Sep 2026
- 38Brand Partnership Groupwearebpg.comScore 3
- Staff rose from 464 to 491 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
The evidence (1)
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 464 to 491 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Dec 2025: average staff 491, against 464 the year before
- 39Interlinkweareinterlink.comScore 3
- Staff rose from 30 to 32 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
The evidence (1)
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 30 to 32 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Dec 2025: average staff 32, against 30 the year before
- 40Thinkthinkpublishing.co.ukScore 3
- Staff rose from 72 to 75 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accounts
The evidence (1)
- Staff numbersStaff rose from 72 to 75 in the year to Dec 2025, in its Companies House accountsReport a problemCompanies House accounts for the year to 31 Dec 2025: average staff 75, against 72 the year before
- 41Brave Bisonbravebison.comScore 2
- Named in 2 of 60 AI-assistant answers
The evidence (1)
- AI assistantsNamed in 2 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK digital, performance and social media agencies are scaling fastest?": 1 of 6
"Which UK marketing agencies and media companies should I watch in 2026?": 1 of 6
- 42Transmissiontransmissionagency.comScore 2
- Named in 2 of 60 AI-assistant answers
The evidence (1)
- AI assistantsNamed in 2 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK marketing agencies and media companies should I watch in 2026?": 2 of 6
- 43Hunterlodge Advertisinghunterlodge.co.ukScore 1
- Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
The evidence (1)
- AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK agencies and media companies are hiring the most right now?": 1 of 6
- 44Manifest Groupmanifest.groupScore 1
- Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
The evidence (1)
- AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK marketing agencies and media companies should I watch in 2026?": 1 of 6
- 45Medialabmedialabgroup.co.ukScore 1
- Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
The evidence (1)
- AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which UK marketing agencies and media companies should I watch in 2026?": 1 of 6
- 46Ride Shotgunrideshotgun.globalScore 1
- Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
The evidence (1)
- AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"What are the fastest-growing agencies and media companies outside London, in places like Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Brighton?": 1 of 6
- 47SEEN Groupseengroup.comScore 1
- Named in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answers
The evidence (1)
- AI assistantsNamed in 1 of 60 AI-assistant answersReport a problem"Which British agencies and media companies have raised significant investment or made acquisitions in the last few months?": 1 of 6
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