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United Kingdom · Creative and Advertising

Creative and Advertising agencies in United Kingdom

21 published agencies currently meet the research standard for this page. Each entry below states what it is best suited for and what evidence supports that.

Last researched: not yet publishedReviewed by: Agency Review Guide editorial teamIndexable

The short answer

Campaign concepts, art direction and copy produced for advertising across paid and owned channels.

The agencies below have enough source-backed evidence to be compared meaningfully. Use the comparison table for a scan, then read the profiles for the evidence behind each claim.

Agencies

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Quick comparison of agencies on this page
AgencyBest suited forMin. projectTeam sizeEvidence
3BYTESuitable for brands seeking branding and brand-experience design services.——agency provided
AgencyUKSuitable for consumer, B2B and healthcare brands seeking integrated brand, communications and website services.——agency provided
BBJ&KOrganizations seeking bespoke media plans for objectives large or small.—11-50agency provided
FireflyNot yet documented——agency provided
FlockNot yet documented——agency provided
Footprint GroupNot yet documented——agency provided
Frame CreativeNot yet documented—1-10agency provided
GenesisNot yet documented——agency provided
GuerillaNot yet documented——agency provided
Hijack CreativeNot yet documented——agency provided
HoldensNot yet documented——agency provided
LeithNot yet documented——agency provided
Lunax DigitalNot yet documented——agency provided
Nexus24Not yet documented——agency provided
O&GNot yet documented——agency provided
Onside CreativeNot yet documented——agency provided
Ridley Mensforth MediaNot yet documented——agency provided
SEEN GroupBeauty and wellness brands seeking specialist communications and creative support.——limited
Skylark MediaNot yet documented——agency provided
TV Advertising AgencyNot yet documented——agency provided
WCS AgencyNot yet documented——agency provided
  • 3BYTE

    Liverpool, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A brand experience design and creative agency offering branding services for ambitious brands.

    • Branding
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

  • AgencyUK

    Bath, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    An independent, integrated brand, communications and web agency based in Bath.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile.

  • BBJ&K

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A UK-leading independent media agency partnering creativity with strategic media positioning and planning, including out-of-home and paid social campaigns.

    • Paid Media
    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    11-50
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

  • Firefly

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A branding and digital design agency offering over 50 creative services across branding, digital, print, video and advertising.

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Creative and Advertising
    • Video Production
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

  • Flock

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    An Edinburgh design agency working on brand look and feel, campaign creation and creative consulting, founded in 2009.

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

  • Footprint Group

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Southampton marketing agency combining creative design, digital marketing and signage production.

    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified October 13, 2026.

  • Frame Creative

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A graphic design agency established in 1989 specialising in brand identity, marketing material, web design and advertising for companies of all sizes.

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    1-10
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

  • Genesis

    Belfast, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A multi-award-winning advertising agency delivering design, digital and consulting for private and public sector clients across Ireland and Great Britain.

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

  • Guerilla

    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Newcastle marketing agency offering branding, advertising, design, web design and SEO.

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Creative and Advertising
    • SEO
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile.

  • Hijack Creative

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Southampton design and marketing agency offering branding, websites and social advertising.

    • Social Media
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 28, 2026.

  • Holdens

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A Manchester creative agency offering brand strategy, marketing, AR/VR experiences and above-the-line campaigns.

    • Branding
    • Creative and Advertising
    • Video Production
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 21, 2026.

  • Leith

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A brand consultancy and creative agency that builds powerful, enduring brand platforms executed across channels including social media.

    • Branding
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

  • Lunax Digital

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A full-service digital and creative marketing agency in Cardiff specialising in advertising, communications and PR campaigns for purpose-led brands.

    • PPC and Search Advertising
    • Public Relations
    • Creative and Advertising
    • SEO
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile.

  • Nexus24

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    An Edinburgh-headquartered marketing, advertising and design agency with an additional office in Aberdeen.

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile.

  • O&G

    Brighton, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A full-service creative agency based in Brighton working across creative, branding, paid media and web.

    • PPC and Search Advertising
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile.

  • Onside Creative

    Manchester, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Manchester-based marketing and creative agency offering brand identity, website design, video, photography and campaign creation.

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative and Advertising
    • Video Production
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 17, 2026.

  • Ridley Mensforth Media

    County Durham, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Full-service North East England advertising agency handling media planning and buying across radio, press, TV and outdoor.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Television and Broadcast
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 21, 2026.

  • SEEN Group

    London, United Kingdom

    ListedLimited public evidence

    SEEN Group is a specialist collective serving beauty brands through strategy, creative work and communications. Its Beauty SEEN agency develops brand stories and public relations programmes for beauty and wellness businesses.

    • Content Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Creative and Advertising
    • Brand Strategy
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified October 19, 2026.

  • Skylark Media

    Bristol, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Bristol full-service video production agency creating TV commercials, social content, animation and brand or corporate films.

    • Television and Broadcast
    • Creative and Advertising
    • Video Production
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 21, 2026.

  • TV Advertising Agency

    London, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    A London television advertising agency handling creative through to broadcast.

    • Media Planning and Buying
    • Television and Broadcast
    • Creative and Advertising
    • Video Production
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified October 13, 2026.

  • WCS Agency

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

    ListedPrimarily agency-provided

    Cardiff's social-first marketing and PR agency delivering integrated marketing across social, PR, creative and paid and digital, trusted by Wales' recognisable brands.

    • Paid Media
    • Public Relations
    • Creative and Advertising
    Min. project
    Not recorded
    Hourly rate
    Not recorded
    Team size
    Not recorded
    Verified reviews
    No verified reviews yet

    Compiled from public information. The agency has not claimed this profile. Last verified September 22, 2026.

How these agencies were evaluated

  • 25Demonstrated results and case-study evidenceDocumented outcomes with a verifiable source. Claims without an attached source receive no points.
  • 20Verified review quality, quantity and recencyOnly reviews that pass identity verification and are published on this site count toward this component.
  • 15Depth of specialty expertiseEvidence of sustained, senior-level work in the specialty rather than a services page listing it.
  • 15Portfolio relevance and qualityRelevance of published work to the buyer segment the page addresses.
  • 10Client and industry fitConsistency of client size, sector and engagement model with the stated best-fit buyer.
  • 10Team expertise and leadershipNamed practitioners, tenure and the seniority actually attached to client work.
  • 5Transparency and information freshnessPublic pricing signals, verifiable facts and how recently information was confirmed.

Read the full methodology, including evidence-confidence levels and methodology versioning.

Typical pricing

We publish pricing ranges only where an agency has disclosed them or a source documents them. Where a minimum project size or hourly range is missing on this page, it means we have not confirmed it — not that the agency is inexpensive or expensive.

How to choose an agency in this market

Start from the decision you are actually making: the stage of your business, the outcome you need in the next twelve months, and the internal team that will own the work afterwards. Specialty depth matters more than agency size for most buyers.

Ask every shortlisted agency for two references in your sector, the names of the people who will do the work, and one example where the engagement did not go to plan. Compare the answers against the evidence recorded on their profile here.

Market-specific considerations

Contracting norms, currency, tax treatment and time-zone overlap all change the real cost of an engagement. Where a market-specific factor is documented for an agency, it appears on that agency's profile with a source attached.

Frequently asked questions

Why are some pages empty?
Because we do not fabricate directory content. A page is populated only when agencies have completed research with attached sources.
Does verification mean an agency is recommended?
No. Verification describes what we confirmed — identity, claim ownership or reviewer identity. It is separate from editorial score and evidence confidence.
Can an agency pay to appear here?
No. Sponsorships are labelled and separated from editorial results, and cannot change a score, a ranking or a review.

Sources and methodology

Every factual claim on an agency profile carries a source URL, a source type, a verification status and a last-verified date. Sources for the agencies above are listed on each profile.