Monthly selection
Featured agencies — March 2026
Each month we move one place down every published Top 10, so a full year works through the whole list. This month is position 5. Featured status, editorial ranking and paid sponsorship are three separate things and are never traded against each other.
Zulu Alpha Kilo
Toronto creative agency founded in 2008, with brand platforms, brand design, branded content and digital work, plus in-house media (Zulumatic) and production (Zulubot) units.
Why choose them
Best fit: distinctive creative with in-house production and media. Zulu Alpha Kilo states it was founded in 2008 and publishes detail on two in-house units: Zulumatic for media planning and buying, and Zulubot for production including 3D, AR and development. Publishing that operational detail is what lifts its transparency score above most of this list.
Where they may not fit
Team size is not published. No verified outcomes or reviews. Its strengths sit in brand and content rather than ecommerce, retention or conversion optimisation.
- Headquarters
- Toronto
- Founded
- 2008
- Team size
- Not published
- Minimum project
- Not published
- Score (of 100)
- 40
- Last verified
- September 8, 2026
Case studies
Change The Compliment
Client: Dove
A campaign encouraging people to compliment girls for qualities beyond appearance, presented by the agency as part of Dove's self-esteem messaging.
Primarily agency-provided · Source
The Mannings
Client: The New York Times
A campaign featuring Eli Manning choosing family members for a subscription, described by the agency as blending humour and family dynamics.
Primarily agency-provided · Source
Stonefire Speedway
Client: Stonefire
The agency built an unofficial racing track inside a kart-racing video game to promote Stonefire naan, engaging streamers and fans.
Primarily agency-provided · Source
Selected from Top 10 Marketing and Branding Agencies in Canada (2026), researched by Thomas Christianson · last researched September 8, 2026
Boys+Girls
Independent creative agency in Dublin producing advertising and brand campaigns for Irish and international clients.
Why choose them
Best fit: Best for award-winning creative effectiveness. Boys+Girls states it launched in 2009 as an independent creative agency and publishes named client campaigns. It cites IAPI and Effie effectiveness recognition in Ireland.
Where they may not fit
Team size and structure are not published, and campaign outcomes are described rather than evidenced.
- Headquarters
- Dublin
- Founded
- 2009
- Team size
- Not published
- Minimum project
- Not published
- Score (of 100)
- 50
- Last verified
- Not yet verified
Case studies
0.0% Now You Know
Client: Bulmers
A campaign created by Boys + Girls for Bulmers and featured in its own work showcase.
Primarily agency-provided · Source
Re-turn It Right
Client: An Post
A campaign created by Boys + Girls for An Post and featured in its own work showcase.
Primarily agency-provided · Source
Selected from Top 10 Marketing and Branding Agencies in Ireland, researched by Thomas Christianson · last researched September 10, 2026
Creativeans
Singapore brand consultancy offering brand transformation services for businesses growing across Asia.
Why choose them
Best fit: Best for brand and packaging design. Creativeans states it has operated since 2012, publishes branding resources aimed at Singapore SMEs and describes proprietary methodologies including brandbuilder and edit design thinking.
Where they may not fit
Outcome figures in its resources are not independently audited and team bios are limited.
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Founded
- Not published
- Team size
- Not published
- Minimum project
- Not published
- Score (of 100)
- 37
- Last verified
- September 10, 2026
Case studies
No case study has been published for this agency yet. We only publish work we can trace to a named source, so this section stays empty until that evidence exists.
Selected from Top 10 Marketing and Branding Agencies in Singapore, researched by Thomas Christianson · last researched September 10, 2026
EXPAND Agency
Full-service digital marketing and web development agency based in Cape Town, delivering data-led marketing strategies and web experiences.
Why choose them
Best fit: Best for digital marketing and web builds. EXPAND states it was founded in 2017 in Cape Town and its work page names clients and the service scope delivered for each.
Where they may not fit
The team page describes roles collectively rather than naming individual staff and credentials.
- Headquarters
- Cape Town
- Founded
- Not published
- Team size
- Not published
- Minimum project
- Not published
- Score (of 100)
- 35
- Last verified
- September 10, 2026
Case studies
Engen
Client: Engen
A film, photography and marketing campaign for Cape Town service stations aimed at brand visibility and in-store visits.
Primarily agency-provided · Source
Selected from Top 10 Marketing and Branding Agencies in South Africa, researched by Thomas Christianson · last researched September 10, 2026
Eastside Co
Shopify Plus Partner agency providing store design, development and Klaviyo email marketing services.
Why choose them
Best fit: Best for Shopify Plus builds and migrations. Eastside Co's own about page states a 2012 founding and offices in London, Birmingham, New York and Hamburg; Yotpo lists it as a regional Shopify Plus award winner.
Where they may not fit
Leadership is not named publicly and no pricing is disclosed.
- Headquarters
- London
- Founded
- 2012
- Team size
- 80+
- Minimum project
- Not published
- Score (of 100)
- 40
- Last verified
- September 9, 2026
Case studies
Shopify store portfolio
Eastside Co's work page lists Shopify and Shopify Plus store builds delivered for ecommerce brands. Individual projects are presented as examples of its build and marketing work.
Primarily agency-provided · Source
Selected from Top 10 Marketing and Branding Agencies in the United Kingdom, researched by Thomas Christianson · last researched September 9, 2026
Instrument
Independent digital brand and experience agency headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Why choose them
Best fit: Best for digital brand and product experience. Instrument's own about page states a 350+ team in Portland and names client work for Google, Spotify, Electronic Arts, ServiceNow, Uber and Oura.
Where they may not fit
No pricing is published and outcome metrics are not disclosed.
- Headquarters
- Portland
- Founded
- 2002
- Team size
- 350+
- Minimum project
- Not published
- Score (of 100)
- 42
- Last verified
- September 9, 2026
Case studies
ServiceNow rebrand
Client: ServiceNow
Instrument evolved the company's identity into a scalable system including a custom typeface, icon library, photography style and illustration set.
Primarily agency-provided · Source
Oura smart ring
Client: Oura
Instrument redesigned the ecommerce site, reworking information architecture, content and navigation to improve how customers discover and shop the smart ring.
Primarily agency-provided · Source
Electronic Arts
Client: Electronic Arts
Instrument led a rebrand repositioning the games publisher as a broader entertainment company, evolving its typography, colour palette and motion system.
Primarily agency-provided · Source
Selected from Top 10 Marketing and Branding Agencies in the United States, researched by Thomas Christianson · last researched September 9, 2026