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Marketing Companies in Nottingham: 485 Active Firms (2026)
Marketing agencies in Nottingham plan, create and manage advertising, digital campaigns and customer communications across the city region.
Buying usually sits with owner-managers, commercial directors and in-house marketing teams that need campaign delivery without building a full internal function. The centre of gravity is practical work: search, paid media, content, social, direct marketing, customer communications and brand-adjacent advertising. Engagements tend to be retained accounts, campaign sprints or project support around launches, lead generation and local audience building. The most relevant sellers are not pure media owners or software vendors, but agencies that combine planning, production and channel management for regional clients, national briefs and export-facing businesses that still want a Nottingham-area delivery partner.
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The Nottingham area has 485 actively trading marketing agencies in this list, giving the city region a local supply base rather than a handful of generalist shops. Reported headcount totals 892 people. Only 4 agencies report turnover above £5M, while 133 have been incorporated since 2022. The shape is therefore local-service heavy: many agencies appear to serve retained regional accounts, founder-led ecommerce clients and project-based campaign work, with a smaller layer able to take on national or export-facing programmes.
Campaign work is governed by overlapping rulebooks, not a dedicated agency licence. The ICO oversees data protection and PECR where agencies handle mailing lists, cookies, tracking, telephone outreach or other direct-marketing activity. Ofcom can become relevant where misuse of public electronic communications networks is alleged, while the CMA and trading standards bodies handle unfair-trading issues. Advertising copy and media placement also need to meet the CAP Code, enforced by the ASA and applying to advertisers, agencies and media owners. For direct-marketing specialists, the DMA code adds a trade-body standard where membership makes it mandatory.
Development in the Nottingham agency base appears likely to be uneven. Younger studios tend to enter through specialist channel work, then broaden into retained customer communications once they have repeatable delivery and account management. Larger independents are scarce, so client growth may produce partnership networks, white-label delivery and selective acquisitions rather than a long ladder of mid-sized firms. Regulatory pressure also favours agencies with documented consent, claims substantiation and channel governance. The more exposed operators are those relying on low-touch outreach, thin client concentration or campaigns that cannot show a clear audit trail.
485
Active firms
2026
133
Recent incorporations
since 2022
4
Over £5M
reported turnover
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (4 of 485 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
27% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (133 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
The ICO regulates data protection and PECR for direct marketing, so consent, retention and profiling controls sit close to agency-run campaign work.
Ofcom regulates misuse of public electronic communications networks, while the CMA and trading standards enforce unfair-trading rules.
The ASA enforces the CAP Code, whose rules apply to advertisers, agencies and media.
UK ad spend increased by 10.4% in 2024 to £42.6 billion, with online formats growing 13.2%.
UK advertising and market research services exports reached £15 billion in 2021, up 32.5% year on year.
Top Nottingham Marketing companies
HALLAM INTERNET LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing and brand services including brand strategy, creative campaigns, paid media advertising, search engine optimisation, digital PR and content marketing. Also designs and…
Serves B2B organisations and marketing leaders, especially in SaaS, clean energy, ecommerce, education, healthcare, HR software and professional services.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Provides digital performance marketing services including search engine optimisation, pay‑per‑click advertising, paid social media campaigns, digital PR, content marketing, analytics, conversion rate…
Serves marketing leaders and growth teams at ecommerce, B2B SaaS, fintech and sustainable brands, with clients in retail, travel, manufacturing, and fashion/luxury/beauty.
Location
Distinction Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides advertising and marketing services including branding, digital campaign management, social media, search and email marketing, public relations, and multimedia production such as animation,…
Serves businesses and brand teams, including telecoms, banking, media, entertainment and consumer goods companies, seeking advertising, branding, PR and digital marketing support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -4% CAGR over 2y
Location
Ketchup Marketing Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital and traditional marketing services including marketing strategy, SEO, PPC advertising, website design and development, branding, content marketing, social media management, email…
Serves businesses needing external marketing support, from SMEs to established brands, across sectors including manufacturing and ecommerce, working with owners and marketing teams seeking outsourced…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
V Formation Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides B2B marketing and public relations services including marketing strategy, brand development, market research, digital marketing, SEO, social media campaigns, advertising management, media…
Serves B2B organisations and charities, including SMEs and family businesses, life sciences firms, professional services, property, construction and logistics companies, technology businesses, and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital PR, SEO and content marketing services for brands, particularly e‑commerce businesses. Develops media campaigns, content and link‑building strategies to secure press coverage,…
Serves ambitious online and e-commerce brands, including retailers and consumer businesses in fashion, food and drink, gardening, home interiors, technology, travel, automotive, financial, and health…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing and public relations services including SEO, digital PR, content marketing and multi‑channel campaign strategy. Works with businesses and technology companies to launch…
Serves B2B organisations and consumer-facing brands across the UK, EMEA, America and APAC, including enterprise technology firms, B2B software companies, trade brands, automotive businesses and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 5y
Location
CAMINO COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides medical communications services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including strategic planning, scientific content development, omnichannel campaigns, digital and AI‑enabled…
Serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies of all sizes worldwide, particularly medical, commercial and customer excellence teams communicating rare and common disease breakthroughs to healthcare…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 145% CAGR over 2y
Location
THE YARDSTICK AGENCY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides marketing services to financial advisers, planners and financial services firms, including website design, branding, newsletters and blogs, social media management and advertising, client…
Serves B2B customers in financial services, especially financial advisers, planners and advisory firms. Also targets new start practices, established advisory businesses, support providers such as…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 18% CAGR over 4y
Location
Shortlist Marketing Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides B2B marketing and sales development services, including lead generation, appointment setting, account-based marketing, lead nurturing, and sales consultancy. Also offers data services such…
Serves B2B companies seeking sales growth, particularly software/SaaS, manufacturing, public sector and service-sector organisations, targeting sales and marketing teams.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -12% CAGR over 3y
Location
Brown Dog Creative Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides marketing and creative agency services including brand strategy, creative design, digital content production, photography and motion, public relations, and social media campaign management…
Serves businesses and consumer brands of all sizes, including home, interiors, flooring, furniture, paint and lifestyle brands, typically marketing or brand teams seeking agency support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Eden Public Relations Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides public relations and communications services including media relations, digital PR campaigns, social media management, podcast production, stakeholder communications, crisis communications,…
Serves UK organisations, including B2B companies, consumer-facing brands and community organisations/not-for-profits, typically marketing, PR and leadership teams seeking communications support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
THE IMAGINAIRE ONLINE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides ecommerce services including custom Shopify store design and development, Shopify Plus builds, search engine optimisation (SEO), and pay‑per‑click (PPC) advertising management for online…
Serves established ecommerce brands needing Shopify development and performance marketing. Targets B2B buyers at online retail businesses, including sectors such as luxury jewellery, electrical…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 21% CAGR over 4y
Location
Rusty Monkey Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides creative agency services including branding, web design and development, e‑commerce websites, online marketing, animation, video production, photography, graphic design, illustration and 3D…
Serves growing businesses and organisations needing creative and digital support, including ecommerce retailers and teams seeking branding, web, content, video, animation, marketing or design project…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
RA CREATIVE LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and develops e‑commerce websites and digital platforms, specialising in Shopify, SAP Commerce Cloud, Magento and WordPress. Provides UX design, system integrations, SEO and digital marketing,…
Sells to businesses needing eCommerce websites and digital support, especially retailers and brands. Targets companies using Shopify, SAP Commerce Cloud, WordPress or Magento, from growing online…
Financial Health
StableStable · 2% CAGR over 3y
Location
GATHER SOCIAL LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides social media marketing and digital content services for businesses, including social media management, content strategy and copywriting, photography and video production, paid advertising on…
Serves B2B clients needing an outsourced marketing team, including estate agents, legal firms, construction companies, e-commerce businesses, restaurants, hospitality operators, professional services…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 26% CAGR over 4y
Location
01 Agency Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
Warbox Creative Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides brand communications and design services including brand research, strategy development, naming, visual identity design, and website design. Works with organisations to develop branding…
Serves businesses, charities and community organisations needing brand and marketing support, including technology, healthcare/pharma, retail, membership and public-facing organisations.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 37% CAGR over 4y
Location
Diddu Communications Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides marketing and communications services for schools, multi‑academy trusts and education organisations. Supports pupil recruitment campaigns, brand and reputation management, stakeholder…
Serves education-sector organisations, including schools, colleges, multi-academy trusts, local authorities, RSCs, IEBs and senior leadership teams, plus charities, social enterprises and businesses…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
BOSS GLOBAL MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 3y
Location
Monsta Nottingham Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
TOGETHER MARKETING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
ZENN SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Onpoint Distribution Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
GKE MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -58% CAGR over 4y
Location
Touch Graphic Design Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides graphic design and branding services, developing visual identities, marketing materials and communication campaigns for organisations. Works on brand strategy, design for print and digital…
Serves public-sector, healthcare, charity and purpose-led organisations, including NHS bodies and local or environmental initiatives, seeking campaigns that benefit society.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
LOGOBRAND FIELD MARKETING LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides field marketing services for consumer brands and retailers, deploying field teams and proprietary mobile technology to monitor in‑store compliance, activate promotions, manage product…
Serves B2B consumer goods brands and retail suppliers whose products are sold through large store networks, particularly teams managing in-store promotions, distribution, shelf space, availability…
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 2y
Location
DOT SOCIAL MARKETING LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowProvides brand strategy and marketing consulting services. Works with organisations to define brand purpose and narrative, develop positioning and messaging, and guide marketing campaigns and content…
Serves businesses with in-house marketing teams and brand leaders seeking clearer differentiation, direction and audience connection in competitive markets.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Workshop Design Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides graphic design services for print and digital media, including brand identity development, website design, and marketing materials. Works with businesses to create visual communications,…
Serves businesses of varying sizes, from established companies to new ventures, that need creative support for print, branding and online media.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Defiant Enterprises Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides growth consulting and outsourced support for small B2B businesses, including growth strategy development, revenue operations implementation, and pipeline development. Offers marketing,…
Serves founders and leadership teams at small B2B businesses seeking structured support to grow client pipelines through referrals, introductions and sales operations.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 1y
Location
Abstrakt Creative Ltd.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides web design and development services, including website planning, UX and visual design, and build using Craft CMS and Shopify. Creates bespoke brand websites, e‑commerce sites and campaign…
Serves businesses and consumer brands seeking brand-led online presence, including ecommerce brands using Shopify and organisations commissioning campaign microsites or Craft CMS websites.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
WORD ON THE CURB LTD.
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides audience research, consumer insight, and creative engagement services for brands and organisations. Conducts studies with Gen Z, millennials and underrepresented communities, and produces…
Targets marketing, brand, strategy and EDI teams at businesses, agencies, charities and public-sector bodies that need to understand and reach Gen Z, millennials and diverse underrepresented…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 31% CAGR over 4y
Location
A Pure Company Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Encompass Print Solutions Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides print management services including print procurement, creative and design, production of marketing and security print, loyalty and gift cards, and management of logistics, mailing, storage…
Serves B2B organisations needing managed print and related supply services, including retailers, publishers, charities, healthcare and pharmaceutical firms, postage and freight businesses, and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 3% CAGR over 4y
Location
BERLEW LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
JMH DIGITAL LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
AGENCY WITHOUT WALLS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
BELOGIC DIGITAL LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2025–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Flair Advertisement Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
KINDNESS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Elevate SEO Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
The Great British Fakeoff Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Dapu Digital Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
SWITCH POINT MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
Socialside Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 41% CAGR over 2y
Location
PRIBEAUSO LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
GREEN BRICK DIGITAL LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Candooh Media Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Pillar Inc Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
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How Nottingham Marketing companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Marketing agencies in Nottingham usually earn through retainers, fixed-fee campaigns, production work and channel-management fees, with some passing through media spend or taking a margin on bought-in specialist delivery. Their service is mostly people-led rather than asset-heavy: account management, planning, creative production, analytics, copy, design, web support and channel execution. Smaller agencies tend to sell narrow scopes around search, social or content, while more established operators package strategy, delivery and reporting into annual account relationships. Pricing usually reflects senior time, recurring channel work, campaign complexity and the amount of client-side coordination needed.
Who they sell to
Most sell to owner-managed businesses, regional mid-market firms, ecommerce operators, professional-services practices, manufacturers, education providers and public-facing service organisations. The buyer is typically a founder, managing director, commercial director, marketing manager or head of communications; larger clients may involve procurement, finance and legal teams before work is signed. Lower-risk projects often move through referral, direct outreach or an existing network, while public-sector and larger corporate briefs are more likely to use a tender or roster process. Sales cycles tend to be short for tactical work and longer where the agency is replacing an incumbent retainer.
What they buy
Most marketing agencies tend to spend on tools and services that protect billable time, improve reporting and reduce campaign risk. Common categories include CRM, proposal software, project management, time recording, billing, analytics, call tracking, marketing automation, design workflow, content operations, social scheduling, paid-media reporting, cyber security, consent management and client portals. They also buy accountancy, legal advice, HR support, recruitment, freelance production, web development, photography, video, copywriting and specialist media planning. Agencies with regulated or direct-marketing work are more receptive to privacy, audit-trail and claims-review support than generic productivity pitches.
Why and how to sell to them
Agency buyers tend to evaluate vendors when client load rises, delivery becomes harder to manage through spreadsheets, a new retainer exposes reporting gaps, or a campaign fails internal review because consent, claims evidence or approvals are poorly documented. Hiring for account management, performance marketing or operations can signal pressure on process as well as headcount. Outbound angles work better when tied to margin, utilisation, client retention or compliance evidence, rather than abstract efficiency. Nottingham agencies may also respond to partner-led propositions where the supplier can sit behind the agency brand without disrupting the client relationship.
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
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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