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Marketing Agency Companies in Sheffield: 551 Active Firms (2026)
Marketing agencies in Sheffield plan and deliver brand, performance and direct campaigns for organisations across South Yorkshire.
Buying centres tend to sit with commercial directors, owner-managers and in-house marketing teams that need campaign capacity without building a full internal function. Sheffield agencies in this segment commonly sell to regional SMEs, mid-market service businesses and organisations running national account activity from South Yorkshire. Engagements are usually retainer-led for search, content, social and analytics work, with project budgets added for brand refreshes, launches or direct-response campaigns. The more relevant operators are those whose service mix is weighted towards online channels, data-led targeting and measurable campaign performance rather than general design-only work.
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Sheffield has 551 actively trading marketing agency companies, a local base broad enough to contain specialist search, content, social, direct and brand-planning firms. The employment footprint is modest: total reported headcount is 777, which points to a market still dominated by small studios and owner-managed agencies rather than large network operations. That shape matters for procurement. Many buyers are likely to purchase narrow work packages, retain project flexibility and rely on senior practitioners staying close to delivery, while larger regional and national accounts are likely to be contested by a thinner set of agencies.
Campaign work is not licensed as a single sector, but it sits across several UK regimes. Direct marketing, targeting and analytics bring the ICO, GDPR and PECR into scope, especially where agencies handle personal data or electronic communications for clients. Ofcom has a role where misuse of public electronic communications networks is alleged; the CMA and trading standards deal with unfair-trading rules; and the ASA applies the CAP Code to advertisers, agencies and media. Direct-marketing specialists may also work to the DMA code, where membership makes that trade-body standard mandatory.
Growth appears most likely to come from narrower specialisms rather than broad agency positioning. Search, campaign analytics and direct-response work tend to offer clearer attribution, while brand and content work remain more exposed to discretionary client budgets. The Sheffield cohort looks weighted towards small service businesses, so succession, freelancer substitution and merger activity may matter as much as new formation. Regulatory pressure around consent, profiling and claims substantiation is likely to keep compliance closer to campaign design, particularly for agencies running email, paid social or audience-targeting programmes on behalf of clients.
551
Active firms
2026
151
Incorporated since 2022
Recent entries
6
Above £5M
Reported turnover
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (6 of 551 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
27% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (151 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
UK ad spend reached £42.6 billion in 2024, up 10.4%, with online formats growing 13.2% and £4 in every £5 of ad budgets spent online.
Search reached £16.9 billion and accounted for two in five pounds spent on advertising in the UK.
Campaign work sits across ICO data protection and PECR rules, ASA enforcement of the CAP Code, and unfair-trading rules enforced by the CMA and trading standards.
The DMA code is a trade-body standard for direct marketing and is mandatory for DMA members.
UK advertising and market research services exports were £15 billion in 2021, up 32.5% year on year.
Top Sheffield Marketing Agency companies
FWD Motion Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides creative and digital marketing services including branding, graphic design, website development, SEO, social media marketing, and multi‑channel campaigns. Also delivers IT channel marketing…
Serves businesses from local startups to global enterprises, with a particular focus on B2B technology companies in the IT channel, including distributors, vendors and partners, plus local, national…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Rise At Seven Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides search-focused digital marketing services including SEO strategy, onsite optimisation, content production, digital PR, and social media campaign management. Uses search and performance data…
Serves marketing and growth teams at B2C and B2B brands across retail, travel, beauty, healthcare, payments, telecoms and trade sectors, with clients in the UK, USA and EU.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 40% CAGR over 5y
Location
OBJECTIVE CREATIVE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides B2B marketing services including marketing strategy, board‑level consultancy, campaign planning and evaluation, brand development, creative design, digital design and development, search…
Serves B2B organisations and brands, targeting board-level decision-makers and senior commercial or marketing leaders in businesses seeking growth and new market engagement.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 2y
Location
Omnis Intelligence Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides marketing and design consultancy services including branding, website development, inbound marketing, data and CRM integration, email and social media campaigns, video production, PR…
Serves growing businesses needing outsourced marketing support, including B2B technology firms, automotive dealer networks, home/lift brands and organisations delivering government-backed energy or…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
REGIONAL MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing and web development services, including brand strategy, SEO, online advertising, and campaign optimisation. Designs and builds websites and bespoke software systems, and…
Serves businesses of all sizes, especially company owners and marketing teams seeking support with online growth, brand strategy, websites and digital marketing performance.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -52% CAGR over 4y
Location
Orange Bird Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides marketing and communications services for climate technology and nature restoration organisations, including market research, brand strategy, web development, search and paid media…
Serves B2B climate tech companies and nature-restoration organisations, especially established providers with proven solutions ready for commercialisation, growth or wider adoption. Targets…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
FORTAY MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides video production and digital marketing services including promotional and event filming, animation, video strategy and streaming. Also offers website design and development, SEO, PPC…
Serves B2B brands and organisations in health and fitness, hospitality, IT, law, manufacturing, medical, food and beverage, ecommerce, education and finance, plus freelance filmmakers and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 17% CAGR over 2y
Location
MB GROUP (UK) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides marketing services for automotive dealerships and dealer groups, including omnichannel advertising campaigns, showroom and event marketing, creative design, and development of dealership…
Serves franchised and independent automotive dealerships and dealer groups selling cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, caravans, motorhomes and boats. Targets B2B sales and marketing decision-makers in…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
THE SEO WORKS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides digital marketing services including search engine optimisation (SEO), pay‑per‑click advertising management, digital PR, content marketing and paid social campaigns. Also designs and…
Serves UK businesses seeking online customer growth, including B2B and B2C organisations across eCommerce, healthcare, education, manufacturing, professional services, SaaS and automotive sectors.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -1% CAGR over 2y
Location
HYDRA CREATIVE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing, design, and software development services, including SEO, PPC management, social media and email marketing, branding, website design, video production, web and mobile app…
Serves businesses and organisations worldwide, particularly in manufacturing, technology/SaaS, healthcare, and charities/third sector, with buyers including marketing managers and teams.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides branding, graphic design and marketing services, including logo and brochure design, photography, web design and development, search engine optimisation, pay‑per‑click advertising, social…
Serves organisations in construction, industrial and manufacturing, placemaking, government and public sector, museums and heritage, charities, education and fire protection, including B2B,…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides B2B marketing and advertising services including brand strategy, campaign development, digital marketing, content creation, and website management. Works with technology, healthcare,…
Serves innovation-driven B2B brands in enterprise technology, healthcare, life sciences, financial services and fintech, plus complex consumer markets with difficult buying audiences.
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Evoluted New Media Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides ecommerce and web development services, building bespoke digital platforms and Shopify stores. Also delivers digital marketing including SEO, paid media and content strategy, plus UI/UX…
Serves B2B ecommerce businesses and companies with online sales channels, particularly teams seeking support for growth, user experience and web platform needs.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Precision Proco
Provides print marketing and commercial printing services for brands, including personalised print, direct mail production, brochures, and print‑on‑demand. Offers print management, data‑driven…
Serves marketing teams at e-commerce, retail and consumer brands, including online and offline businesses seeking print-led customer engagement and direct mail support.
Location
IGNITION SEARCH LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing services, developing and managing online advertising campaigns and marketing strategies. Services include search engine optimisation, performance marketing, and support for…
Serves B2B brands seeking performance marketing, especially e-commerce businesses pursuing growth and web development agencies managing client site migrations.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing and creative services including social media management, search engine optimisation, paid advertising on platforms such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn, branding, graphic…
Serves B2B clients from startups to globally recognised brands, including consumer goods, retail, leisure, sport, hospitality and events organisations seeking digital growth and brand support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 73% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides graphic and web design services including branding and identity development, website design and development, print design for brochures and packaging, video and animation production,…
Serves startups, small businesses and larger organisations, primarily B2B clients in Sheffield and South Yorkshire seeking external creative, branding, web and print design support.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -70% CAGR over 4y
Location
WE ARE ARISE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing services including search engine optimisation, pay‑per‑click advertising management, social media marketing, email marketing, and website design and development. Also…
Serves B2B clients, especially hotels, hospitality and tourism brands, as well as local SMEs in competitive markets. Targets business owners and marketing teams needing agency support.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 22% CAGR over 4y
Location
DIGITALPHARM LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides digital marketing and consultancy services for pharmacies, including branding, logo design, website development, search engine optimisation, social media advertising, and campaign marketing…
Serves B2B customers in the community pharmacy sector, including independent pharmacy owners and teams running travel clinic, weight management, flu jab, EPS, aesthetics and dispensing services.
Financial Health
StableStable · -27% CAGR over 5y
Location
Seven Creative Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
IOTISAN LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 100% CAGR over 1y
Location
ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS AGENCY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
The Black Eye Project Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides branding, website design, graphic design, and advertising services for businesses. Develops brand identities, marketing campaigns, digital content, and social media materials, and showcases…
Serves businesses, brands and charities needing creative agency support, including clients in food and drink, retail, construction, property, hospitality and nonprofit sectors.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 4% CAGR over 2y
Location
Jask Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides creative agency services including brand identity design, website design and development, photography and video production, CGI imagery, and marketing campaign creation for businesses and…
Serves B2B brands and marketing teams seeking agency support for brand, digital and campaign projects, including organisations with product marketing needs.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
THRIVE BRANDING LIMITED
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
DIVA CREATIVE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
HORIZON LANDINGS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -5% CAGR over 4y
Location
The Back Room Agency Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
Black Eye Holdings Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides branding, graphic design and advertising services, including website design, social media content and marketing campaigns, developing visual identities and promotional materials for…
Serves businesses, charities and consumer brands, including food and drink, construction/interiors, retail/e-commerce and social enterprise clients.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
MALT FILMS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides video production, animation and podcast production services for businesses, including corporate videos, SaaS product videos, event filming, and audiovisual podcast creation, supporting…
Serves B2B brands, SaaS companies, agencies and public-sector organisations, targeting marketing and communications teams across campaigns, events and corporate communications.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -7% CAGR over 6y
Location
SMITH CONSULTING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
AFFGLOBAL LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 59% CAGR over 3y
Location
Robson & Franklin Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
MW-W GROUP LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
ABLETRIPLE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Crag Digital Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Deeble-Rogers Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
ALC STUDY LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Blue Strawberry Elephant Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides branding and marketing services including brand identity development, graphic design, animation, film and photography production, web design, social media content, and visual branding for…
Serves businesses and marketing decision-makers looking to start, refresh or improve their brand presence, with content also addressing sports, leisure and cycling-related audiences.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides branding and design services including brand strategy and identity development, website design and development, SEO, print and packaging design, and interior design and architectural…
Serves B2B clients and organisations seeking brand-led customer experiences, including hospitality venues, property developers, estate agents, food and consumer brands, cultural trusts and digital…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Steel City Media Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProduces brand and promotional content including film and video, photography, and post‑production. Provides concept development, graphic design, illustration, social media management, athlete…
Serves B2B brand teams and organisations, particularly in cycling, outdoor and sports markets, plus athletes seeking representation, with audiences worldwide.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 35% CAGR over 6y
Location
Redbricks Media
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProduces digital video and multimedia content for organisations, including branded films, documentary-style pieces and online storytelling projects. Provides production services such as concept…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -9% CAGR over 4y
Location
Lower Street Media Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides end-to-end podcast production services for brands, including podcast strategy, concept development, recording, editing, video podcast production, guest coordination, launch support, and…
Sells to businesses, especially ambitious brands and marketing teams using branded podcasts for brand building, audience growth and thought leadership. Targets senior decision-makers and companies…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 47% CAGR over 2y
Location
One Zero 7even Media Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides automotive-focused video and media production services including filming, editing and photography for brands. Also manages social media channels, produces digital content, and offers…
Serves automotive brands, creators and media channel owners seeking content, social media management and community growth, mainly across UK-based automotive and motorsport audiences.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 29% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides design and creative direction services for brands, including brand identity development, packaging design, campaign concepts, art direction, and visual design for marketing, retail…
Serves international consumer brands and sports, beverage, entertainment and lifestyle companies, typically brand and marketing teams at large enterprises such as Nike, Coca-Cola, EA Sports and Sonos.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides brand strategy, brand identity development and packaging design services for consumer packaged goods and FMCG brands, including brand positioning, visual identity creation, and packaging…
Serves B2B consumer goods brands, particularly CPG and FMCG companies seeking brand strategy, packaging design, and brand storytelling support. Targets brand and marketing teams at established…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Accelsales Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Latterly Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Phase International Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
Location
3 Ravens Agency Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
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How Sheffield Marketing Agency companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Sheffield marketing agencies usually earn revenue through monthly retainers, fixed-scope campaign projects and day-rate advisory work. Retainers cover recurring activity such as search, content calendars, paid media management, reporting and conversion work, while projects tend to centre on site launches, brand repositioning, campaign set-up or customer research. Some firms add margin through media planning, outsourced production, training or analytics implementation, but the core product is still a professional service wrapped around campaign execution. Pricing is commonly tied to channel mix, senior time and reporting frequency, rather than a pure usage-based model.
Who they sell to
Most sell to owner-managed businesses, regional SMEs, mid-market service firms and in-house marketing teams that need extra capacity or channel expertise. The first buyer is often a managing director, commercial director, head of marketing or e-commerce lead; finance and procurement become more visible where contracts involve retained spend or public-sector work. Sales usually come through referrals, local networks, inbound enquiries and competitive pitches. Smaller briefs can be agreed directly after a proposal and discovery call, while larger retained accounts tend to involve stakeholder presentations, reference checks and tighter scrutiny of measurement, data handling and exit terms.
What they buy
Marketing agencies tend to spend on tools and services that reduce delivery friction, protect margin and make client reporting easier. Common categories include CRM, proposal and pipeline management, project accounting, time recording, resource planning, billing, collaboration, file storage, analytics, consent management and cyber security. Agencies with search, paid media or direct-marketing work may also buy data services, tracking support, landing-page production, copywriting, design, video, freelance specialists and technical development capacity. Professional services are relevant too: employment law, contract review, accounting, tax, insurance, recruitment and training all sit close to agency operating costs.
Why and how to sell to them
Agency buyers tend to evaluate vendors when client wins expose delivery bottlenecks, reporting becomes too manual, margins tighten, or a new service line needs systems and skills the team does not already have. Leadership changes, senior hires, office moves, website rebuilds and compliance reviews can also create buying moments. Outbound messaging works better when it is tied to agency economics: utilisation, staff time saved, client retention, pitch conversion, campaign evidence and reduced risk around personal data or electronic marketing. Claims need to be specific, because these buyers spend their working week assessing other people’s positioning.
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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