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Marketing Companies in Brighton: 900+ Active Firms (2026)
Marketing companies in Brighton plan, create and optimise advertising, brand and customer-acquisition campaigns for local, national and export-facing clients.
Buying centres in Brighton tend to split between brand and creative work, search and performance marketing, content and social, and direct-response activity. The client base leans towards SMEs, founder-led organisations, national B2B accounts and export-facing businesses that want a specialist team rather than a holding-company network. Engagements are usually retained campaign management, launch projects or channel-specific optimisation, with lean agency teams covering planning, creative, media, analytics and compliance liaison.
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Brighton has 977 actively trading marketing companies in this list, a sizeable local agency market rather than only a handful of coastal studios. Reported headcount totals 1,446 people across the cohort. Only 7 companies report turnover above £5M, so the revenue distribution appears weighted towards micro-agencies, owner-managed consultancies and smaller specialist teams rather than large regional groups.
Campaign compliance in this market is activity-led rather than licence-led. Agencies handling prospect lists, email, SMS or cookies need to design work around ICO data-protection expectations and PECR; ads must also sit within the ASA’s CAP Code, while unfair-trading issues can involve the CMA or trading standards. Ofcom is relevant where misuse of public electronic communications networks is alleged. Direct-marketing agencies that belong to the DMA also face that trade body’s code. Planning, consent capture, claims substantiation and media buying therefore sit close to creative delivery.
Brighton’s agency base appears likely to remain fragmented, with many firms built around specialist teams rather than broad networks. Demand tends to follow client pressure for measurable acquisition, clearer attribution and privacy-aware use of customer information. Smaller agencies may keep positioning around channel expertise or sector familiarity, while the scarcer scale-up cohort has more scope to absorb media, analytics and creative work under the same roof. Consolidation looks plausible where succession, margin pressure or access to national accounts becomes harder for independents.
977
Active firms
2026
7
Above £5M
Reported turnover
252
Since 2022
New incorporations
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (7 of 977 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
25% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (252 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Marketing agencies are not subject to a single sector licence, but campaign activity can fall under ICO, Ofcom, CMA, trading standards and ASA oversight.
The ICO regulates data protection and PECR for direct marketing, while the ASA enforces the CAP Code for advertisers, agencies and media.
UK ad spend increased by 10.4% in 2024 to £42.6bn, with online formats growing 13.2%.
Search reached £16.9bn in 2024 and accounted for two in five pounds spent on advertising in the UK.
UK advertising and market research services exports were £15bn in 2021, up 32.5% year on year.
Top Brighton marketing companies
Bamboo Nine Media Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides digital marketing services including strategy development, PPC and paid social advertising, search engine optimisation, content marketing, digital PR, email marketing and conversion rate…
Sells to businesses seeking outsourced digital marketing support, including brands needing lead generation, brand awareness or ecommerce growth. Targets marketing decision-makers wanting a strategic…
Financial Health
StableStable · -7% CAGR over 3y
Location
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides marketing and media agency services including media planning and buying across digital and offline channels, PPC and SEO, content and creative production, and technology and data‑driven…
Serves businesses and organisations buying marketing support, including brand and marketing teams at organisations such as cultural institutions, research bodies and consumer brands seeking…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -38% CAGR over 5y
Location
Seed Publicity Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital performance marketing services, including search engine optimisation, paid search advertising, social media marketing, public relations, and design. Develops data‑driven campaigns to…
Serves growth-oriented B2B and B2C brands, particularly socially responsible or ethical businesses, across sectors including ecommerce, hospitality, energy, education and technology.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 5y
Location
OBAN MULTILINGUAL STRATEGY LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides international digital marketing services including paid media management, search engine optimisation, content creation, conversion rate optimisation, social media and PR. Develops…
Serves B2B marketing and digital teams at brands of all sizes seeking growth in international markets, including retail businesses, with buyers such as marketing directors, heads of marketing and…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -1% CAGR over 2y
Location
Arke Agency Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing services including marketing strategy, paid media advertising, search engine optimisation, creative campaign development and digital development. Works with organisations…
Serves CMOs, business owners/directors, marketing specialists and procurement managers at organisations in ecommerce and retail, travel and tourism, arts and culture, and higher education.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
THE IDEAS HOUSE BRIGHTON LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides marketing and brand communications services for hospitality and lifestyle brands. Services include brand design, video production, campaign development, and creation of marketing materials…
Serves B2B hospitality and lifestyle brands, including hotel groups and related consumer-facing brands, targeting marketing and brand leaders.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 4y
Location
SMART MONKEY MARKETING LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides B2B digital marketing services including search engine optimisation, content marketing, digital PR, paid media campaign management and website development, aimed at improving online…
Serves B2B marketing leaders and teams at growth-focused brands, especially in SaaS, FinTech, professional services and workplace sectors.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 2y
Location
67degrees Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and develops websites and e‑commerce platforms for car dealerships and other automotive retailers. Provides digital marketing services including SEO, PPC advertising, paid social media…
Serves B2B customers in the UK automotive retail sector, including car dealerships, commercial vehicle dealers, caravan and motorhome dealers, prestige showrooms and family-run used-car forecourts.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -10% CAGR over 3y
Location
TYLER CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides marketing and design services including website design and development, WordPress hosting and support, logo and branding design, brochures and advertising materials, and digital marketing…
Targets SMEs and organisations in Brighton and surrounding areas seeking outsourced marketing and design support, including firms needing websites, branding, SEO/PPC, ecommerce, brochures,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Search Seven Ltd.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides search marketing consultancy including search engine optimisation, paid media advertising, analytics and tracking implementation, and digital marketing training. Works with organisations to…
Serves brands and organisations, including businesses in travel, retail/ecommerce and charities, plus in-house teams seeking digital marketing training.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
VIXEN DIGITAL LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides digital marketing services including search engine optimisation, pay‑per‑click advertising management (Google Ads and paid social), analytics and conversion tracking implementation, SEO…
Targets ambitious B2B brands and in-house marketing teams, including SaaS, IT, higher education, events, professional services, hotels and retail clients focused on digital acquisition.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
OLIVER & GRAIMES DESIGN ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides creative marketing and design services including brand identity development, advertising campaigns, graphic design, digital and web development, and marketing communications for…
Serves B2B brand and marketing teams across travel, transport, sport, hospitality, retail and consumer brands, including larger organisations seeking creative campaign and brand support.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 8% CAGR over 3y
Location
THE DISTILLERY LONDON LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides creative marketing and advertising services, developing brand positioning, campaigns, and storytelling for B2B and consumer organisations. Produces digital campaigns, customer reference…
Serves marketing and brand teams at large B2B technology firms, consumer brands, charities and purpose-led organisations, including global enterprises across EMEA, APAC, the Americas and META.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -16% CAGR over 2y
Location
NEON ROCKS PR & COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing and communications services for healthcare and wellness organisations, including surgeons and private clinics. Services include website design, search engine optimisation,…
Serves B2B healthcare and wellness clients, including surgeons, doctors, aesthetic and private clinics, specialist medical practitioners, medical practices and health-led brands in private healthcare…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Highbrook Media Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides content marketing services for finance, technology and legal brands, including content strategy, SEO, copywriting and editing, video and animation production, design, data visualisation,…
Sells to businesses, particularly finance, legal and technology brands. Targets marketing and communications teams at large, complex organisations needing content, SEO, video, design and audience…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides branding and creative agency services including brand strategy, visual identity, tone of voice development, naming and messaging. Plans and delivers marketing campaigns and produces creative…
Serves B2B and nonprofit clients, especially charities, advocacy groups, universities, cultural institutions and purpose-led companies, working with brand, marketing and fundraising leaders.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
CREATIVE BLEND LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing services including search engine optimisation, website design and support, accessibility compliance, paid advertising management, social media marketing, copywriting, and…
Serves businesses and charities across the UK and Europe, especially charities and community organisations, membership-based businesses, professional services firms, and travel and tourism companies.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 26% CAGR over 4y
Location
Provides digital marketing services including data analytics, consumer insights, marketing strategy, experience design, and content production. Helps organisations plan, manage, and optimise digital…
Serves enterprise and large-brand marketing teams, including B2B, consumer goods, energy and financial services organisations, that manage complex customer journeys across multiple channels and…
Location
SEOMG LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides search engine optimisation and generative AI optimisation services for businesses, including SEO strategy, technical SEO audits, digital PR, content optimisation, site migration support,…
Serves ambitious B2B and consumer-facing brands seeking growth through search visibility, including marketing teams managing websites, migrations, international markets, content performance, and AI…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 7% CAGR over 2y
Location
Seeker Digital Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides organic digital marketing services including search engine optimisation, content marketing, digital PR and link building. Also supports website migrations, SEO audits, content strategy,…
Serves B2B brands and growth/marketing teams, particularly ecommerce, SaaS, global hiring, healthcare and pharmacy businesses seeking organic search, content and digital PR support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -18% CAGR over 4y
Location
WE ARE TILT LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides strategic creative services including storytelling, content production and experience design for organisations. Develops campaigns, live events and digital experiences used for corporate…
Serves large enterprises and complex organisations, including professional services firms and global consumer brands, especially senior marketing, communications and customer experience teams.
Financial Health
StableStable · -1% CAGR over 3y
Location
RADAR ONE MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides cost-per-lead campaign fulfilment for B2B publishers, generating and validating marketing leads through its own outreach network. Manages prospect targeting, messaging, consent capture,…
Serves B2B publishers and media companies that sell CPL and demand generation campaigns to marketers, particularly teams needing compliant lead fulfilment across EMEA, North America and APAC.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -35% CAGR over 2y
Location
WASTE HOUSE LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides creative marketing and branding services focused on fan communities, particularly for video game and entertainment clients. Develops campaigns, launch activations and content to attract,…
Serves B2B clients in the video games and entertainment sector, including game publishers and studios with titles in alpha, beta, launch or live-service stages targeting global fan communities.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Run Communications Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides public relations and communications services focused on sport. Develops integrated campaigns for brands and organisations, including media relations, creative social content, influencer…
Serves brands, sports organisations and event owners seeking to reach communities, fans, women and girls through sport, health and social-change campaigns.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 12% CAGR over 4y
Location
UOR CONSULTANCY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides influencer marketing services, connecting brands with social media creators to run promotional campaigns. Manages influencer partnerships, campaign strategy, content collaboration, and…
Serves brands and marketing/PR agencies seeking influencer-led campaigns, including digital and influencer marketing teams across consumer sectors such as fashion, beauty, lifestyle, food and home.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
GROUND UP MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides media planning and buying services for entertainment and cultural events. Plans and delivers advertising campaigns across out‑of‑home, digital, print, audio and street distribution for…
Serves B2B clients in culture and entertainment, including concert promoters, venues, music and arts festivals, exhibitions, theatres, tourist destinations, record labels and artists across the UK.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Baxter & Bailey Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides brand strategy, graphic design and digital services, including brand identity development, brand communications, website and digital product design, and motion graphics for organisations…
Serves established brands and organisations, including charities, retailers, media and publishing groups, cultural events, and large corporate marketing or product teams.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 4y
Location
The Tele Marketing Co. Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides outsourced telemarketing and telesales services for businesses, including B2B lead generation, appointment setting, cold calling, inbound call handling, market research, and data services…
Serves B2B enterprises and blue-chip organisations, including regulated-sector clients, with complex multilingual customer contact, sales and research requirements.
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 3y
Location
THOUGHTSHIFT LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides digital marketing services including search engine optimisation (SEO), pay‑per‑click advertising, and social media advertising. Also offers analytics auditing, data analysis, digital…
Serves B2B and B2C brands needing digital acquisition support, especially in ecommerce, retail, travel, hospitality, health, beauty, luxury, education, charity and insurance. Targets marketing…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Punch Communications Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides social media marketing and communications services for brands, including social strategy, content creation, campaign development and digital engagement for consumer and lifestyle companies…
Serves marketing and social media teams at established brands, including global consumer, retail, beauty, fashion, technology, media, finance, travel and charity organisations.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -6% CAGR over 4y
Location
HELSFIRE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides brand activation and experiential marketing services, including planning and delivering immersive promotional events, supplying trained event staff and brand ambassadors, and managing…
Serves brands, experiential and creative agencies, and event organisers running consumer-facing campaigns, festivals and live events, including marketing and production teams needing staffed brand…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 42% CAGR over 4y
Location
Pitch 121 Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides LinkedIn strategy and management services for B2B companies, including executive profile management, content creation and publishing, account‑based marketing campaigns, lead generation and…
Serves B2B technology companies and professional services firms, especially senior executives, sales teams and marketing leaders targeting enterprise buyers with complex, multi-decision-maker sales…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -11% CAGR over 4y
Location
YELLOW FISH EVENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides brand experience and experiential marketing services, including brand strategy, corporate and virtual events, employee engagement and reward programmes, and production of creative content…
Serves marketing, brand and employee engagement teams at UK and international businesses, plus higher education institutions, seeking experiential campaigns, corporate events and creative content.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
MAN BITES DOG LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides B2B marketing and communications consultancy, specialising in brand positioning, thought leadership programmes, sales enablement and account-based marketing. Produces research, content and…
Serves global B2B companies, particularly in financial services, professional services, technology and digital, energy, engineering and infrastructure, targeting senior marketing, sales and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -90% CAGR over 2y
Location
GENIUS MARKETING MANAGEMENT LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides marketing consulting and coaching for businesses, including marketing strategy development, SWOT analysis, and training courses. Also delivers creative services such as website design,…
Serves businesses, especially small business owners and organisations seeking marketing support, coaching and training. Targets decision-makers who want to improve planning, branding and execution,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
MAKER CHANGE STUDIO LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides creative and digital media services including film production, photography, branding, graphic design, animation, website design and development, and digital marketing strategy. Works with…
Serves NGOs, government bodies, foundations, UN agencies and other purpose-led organisations seeking to influence policy, shift behaviour, raise awareness or mobilise audiences around social,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
UNITEDUS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides brand strategy, naming, visual identity design and marketing campaign development for organisations. Works with commercial and non-profit clients to create brand positioning, messaging and…
Serves organisations seeking strategic branding, including charities, healthcare and healthtech companies, sports and leisure brands, and investor-backed businesses aiming to engage audiences,…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -15% CAGR over 2y
Location
SPARK MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides public relations and communications services for B2B technology and life sciences companies, including PR campaigns, media relations, content creation, thought‑leadership programmes, and…
Serves B2B technology, cybersecurity and life sciences companies, including enterprise IT, cloud, edtech, genomics and laboratory software brands, from challengers to established vendors.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
BOZBOZ LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and develops marketing and eCommerce websites for businesses. Services include WordPress, Shopify and WooCommerce builds, custom Laravel development, brand strategy and design, HubSpot CRM…
Serves B2B organisations and ecommerce brands, including companies with marketing, content, sales or digital teams needing agency support. Also works with consumer-facing brands and retailers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -14% CAGR over 5y
Location
SKETCH EVENTS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPlans and delivers experiential marketing campaigns, PR stunts, brand activations and immersive events for brands and agencies. Services include concept development, event production, pop‑up…
Sells to brands and marketing agencies in the UK and internationally, targeting teams seeking experiential campaigns, PR stunts, pop-ups and immersive brand activations.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -64% CAGR over 4y
Location
RCubed Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides marketing data analytics and consultancy services, including customer segmentation, marketing attribution, single customer view development, and real-time personalisation. Helps…
Serves marketing, CRM and customer insight teams at consumer-facing businesses and charities, including travel, retail, hospitality, financial services and leisure brands with sizable customer…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
PACE UP MEDIA LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides public relations and marketing services for sports brands and organisations, including communications strategy, media relations, content creation, social media management, and project-based…
Serves B2B clients in the sports sector, including sporting brands and related companies looking for external communications, marketing, content and social media expertise.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
MICHAEL BELL BRAND COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides brand communications and marketing services including strategic insight, creative development and campaign planning. Uses behavioural science, data and AI tools to help organisations develop…
Serves businesses and organisations with brands to manage, particularly marketing, communications and leadership teams seeking external specialist agency support to engage their chosen audiences.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 2y
Location
So Incredible Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides marketing and talent management services, developing influencer campaigns, viral video content and branded experiences. Manages a roster of influencers, artists and presenters, and produces…
Serves brands and agencies in lifestyle, music, entertainment, technology, automotive, gaming, sports, fashion and travel, mainly across the UK, USA, Canada and Europe.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
Storythings Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides content marketing services for B2B organisations, including content strategy, research and production of podcasts, newsletters, reports, videos and thought leadership publications, helping…
Serves B2B brands and organisations, especially marketing, innovation and thought-leadership teams at corporates, foundations, education/media organisations and event-led communities.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvided public relations and communications services, developing media and publicity campaigns for charities, cultural events, and advocacy initiatives. Work included campaign strategy, press…
Serves organisations behind social-impact campaigns, charities, cultural attractions and public events, including climate advocacy groups, hospices and arts exhibition operators.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -31% CAGR over 4y
Location
WE ARE STUDIO 82 LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides creative agency services focused on experiential marketing and brand activations. Designs and produces events, pop‑up installations and retail experiences, and offers concept development,…
Serves marketing and brand teams at world-leading consumer brands, particularly beauty, fashion and retail companies, across the UK and globally.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Chilli Mint Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides consulting and B2B marketing services, specialising in the payments and financial services sector. Offers business strategy, proposition development, market research, creative design,…
Targets B2B buyers in financial services and payments, especially banks, payment brands, and sales, marketing and proposition teams seeking specialist consulting and marketing agency support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and delivers corporate events and experiences, including incentive trips, awards ceremonies and virtual events. Provides creative concept development, digital content, technical production…
Serves businesses and organisations planning audience-facing events, including corporate teams running incentive trips, awards ceremonies and virtual events.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Think Associates Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides brand strategy and identity development services, including brand foundations, visual identity design, creative campaigns, and digital brand assets. Works on branding projects and packaged…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 45% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How Brighton marketing companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Brighton marketing agencies usually earn from retained services, fixed-scope projects and channel management fees. Retainers cover planning, account management, creative production, search, social, email, analytics and reporting; project work often centres on launches, rebrands, website campaigns or short acquisition pushes. Media buying may be charged as a management fee, a margin on spend or a hybrid arrangement, while some direct-response work includes performance-related bonuses. The service shape is labour-intensive and deadline-driven: strategists, creatives, analysts and account teams turn client budgets into campaigns, with outsourced freelancers used where specialist production or short bursts of capacity are needed.
Who they sell to
Most agencies sell to owner-managed businesses, SMEs, funded growth companies and mid-market B2B organisations that want external marketing capacity without building a full in-house team. Buyers are typically founders, managing directors, CMOs, heads of growth, e-commerce leads, sales directors or procurement teams where the client is larger. Smaller briefs often arrive through referral, networking or direct outreach, with a relatively short pitch cycle and informal scope negotiation. Larger retainers tend to involve credentials meetings, chemistry sessions, written proposals and competitor pitches; public-sector or regulated-client work is more likely to run through formal procurement, framework access or documented compliance review.
What they buy
Most marketing firms tend to spend on systems that protect margin, speed up delivery and make reporting defensible. Common categories include CRM, proposal tools, project management, time recording, resource planning, billing, accounting, creative workflow, file storage, analytics, attribution, consent management and client reporting. Agencies with paid-media activity also need quality control around spend pacing, access permissions and campaign evidence. Outside software, they buy legal advice on contracts and claims, accountancy, insurance, recruitment, freelance production, photography, video, copywriting, design support and IT security. The smaller the agency, the more likely one tool or supplier has to cover several operational jobs.
Why and how to sell to them
Agency buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when delivery pressure starts to expose weak process: a larger retainer lands, paid-media budgets expand, a senior account hire joins, reporting expectations rise or a client asks harder questions about consent, attribution and claims. The 252 agencies incorporated since 2022 may still be choosing finance, workflow and client-management systems, although not all will have budget. Outbound works better when it ties the pitch to margin leakage, pitch conversion, compliance risk, freelancer coordination or faster client reporting, rather than generic productivity. Evidence should be practical: time saved per campaign, fewer write-offs, clearer audit trails or faster onboarding for new accounts.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
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