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Media Companies in Southampton: 805 Active Firms (2026)
Media companies in Southampton produce, publish and distribute content, advertising and communications services for regional and national audiences.
Buying demand in Southampton media tends to sit across outsourced communications for local institutions, content and production services for commercial clients, and publishing or distribution models aimed at consumer, leisure and cultural audiences. The typical supplier is lean rather than agency-network scale, with editorial, production, account and commercial work often held in compact teams. Engagements tend to be retainer, campaign, subscription, licensing or project based, rather than large enterprise procurement. Buyers include small and mid-market businesses, public-sector bodies, education providers and venues that need content capacity without building a full in-house media operation.
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Southampton has 805 actively trading media companies, making the local picture more fragmented than a market led by a small set of high-turnover publishers or broadcasters. Reported employment totals 587 people, which points to a workforce spread across compact editorial, production, commercial and account teams rather than very large local head offices. The city’s port, universities, visitor economy and regional services base give the cohort several buyer routes, from institutional communications to consumer-facing content.
Market structure is tilted towards small operators: only 1 Southampton media company sits above £5M in turnover, so buyer relationships are likely to matter as much as formal channel power. The main operating frictions are practical rather than centred on a sector-specific rulebook: rights clearance, contributor contracts, advertising claims, permissions for images and music, and public-sector procurement terms. Businesses handling consumer audience data or sponsored content also need controls around consent, disclosure and client sign-off, especially where campaigns cross education, leisure and cultural audiences.
Future change appears likely to come less from new broadcast infrastructure and more from business-model pressure inside lean production and publishing firms. Project-funded studios and communications shops tend to be exposed to client budget cycles, while subscription or licensing models need repeatable audience value to avoid slipping into bespoke service work. Consolidation may remain selective: the scarcity of larger local operators suggests acquisitions are more likely to be capability-led than scale-led. Firms with defensible rights libraries, specialist public-sector or education knowledge, and recurring commercial relationships appear better placed than generalist content shops chasing ad hoc campaign work.
805
Active firms
2026
161
Newer firms
Incorporated since 2022
1
Above £5M
Reported turnover
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (1 of 805 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
20% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (161 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Southampton media companies span content production, publishing, advertising and communications services.
The local market appears to serve both regional and national audiences, rather than only neighbourhood publishing.
Buyers tend to use these firms for campaign delivery, content production and communications support across several channels.
Agency-style services, publishing, production and distribution-led models sit alongside one another in the city.
Top Southampton Media companies
ARTFULSCRIBE C.I.C.
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Profitable
Location
CELLCAST UK LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProduces live television programming and interactive TV content for broadcast on platforms including Sky and Freeview. Operates TV studios, develops second‑screen apps, TV graphics and mobile gaming…
Serves TV broadcasters, media owners and interactive entertainment businesses, including operators of live TV, second-screen and mobile gaming services; also reaches consumers through online…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides multilingual voice-over and dubbing services including recording and production for audiobooks, podcasts and audio drama. Also offers film sound design, subtitle translation, field…
Serves B2B and creative-sector clients, including film and video producers, publishers, podcasters, corporate communications teams and organisations needing multilingual audio, translation or studio…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -6% CAGR over 2y
Location
ARTS & SCIENCES LONDON LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProduces advertising content, feature films, documentaries and music videos, and develops fine art projects. Represents film directors and creative talent, providing production services for branded…
Serves global brands, advertising agencies, media and entertainment organisations, and cultural/art clients, including technology, sports, retail and consumer brands.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 10% CAGR over 3y
Location
DISRUPT AFRICA LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
FAIRMEAD COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Lorton Sports Productions Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProduces film and television content including documentary films and series for broadcasters and streaming platforms. Develops and produces factual entertainment and feature films covering sports,…
Serves broadcasters, streaming platforms and entertainment distributors, with projects aimed at film and TV audiences interested in sport, music, celebrity and documentaries.
Financial Health
WeakWeak
Location
Inprint (Litho) Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides digital, lithographic and large-format printing services, producing marketing materials, signage, packaging and stationery such as brochures, banners, business cards and point‑of‑sale…
Serves businesses across sectors needing printed marketing collateral, packaging, signage, point-of-sale materials and stationery, including marketing teams, retailers, hospitality venues, charities…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -7% CAGR over 3y
Location
Passion Pictures
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProduces documentary films and television series for broadcasters and streaming platforms. Develops and produces feature documentaries and factual series covering subjects such as nature, culture,…
Serves broadcasters, streaming platforms and film audiences for documentary features and series, and also engages press contacts, job applicants and general production enquiries.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
CLUB71 LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
The Economic Voice Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
OPEN FADER LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
SOUNDVAULT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
INDIGO DIGIPRINT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides commercial printing and graphic design services producing business cards, stationery, flyers, leaflets, posters, banners and other marketing materials. Offers online ordering, artwork upload…
Serves businesses and organisations needing branded print materials, including SMEs, marketing teams, retailers, hospitality venues and local organisations ordering online or requesting bespoke…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
Spanner In The Works Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
MATT OLDFIELD LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
BEANSTALK PUBLISHING LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
2M DESIGN & PRINT LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
PLAIN ENGLISH FINANCE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides personal finance education and investment guidance through books, articles and online resources. Offers information on investing using ISAs and pensions and operates the VT PEF Global…
Serves retail investors and personal finance learners, especially individuals using ISA and SIPP allowances who want accessible investing guidance, resources, community content, and fund information.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
GEOFFREY DASHWOOD LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
CUSTOM KEYBOARDS (PRINT) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
REDCANVAS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -16% CAGR over 4y
Location
TFLY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -13% CAGR over 5y
Location
HAMDOWN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
DEFY HATE LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
DISCOVER MAGAZINES LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsPublishes a bi‑monthly community magazine featuring local news, lifestyle articles, event listings, competitions, and a directory of local businesses. Sells advertising space, distributes promotional…
Serves local businesses, service providers, event organisers, charities and community groups seeking print and digital promotion to households across South Hampshire postcodes.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Brunton Business Publications Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsPublishes online trade news and digital magazine content covering the corrugated, folding carton and recycling packaging industries, including industry news, feature articles, videos, and a supplier…
Serves B2B packaging-sector professionals, including corrugated and folding carton converters, recyclers, machinery and materials suppliers, and advertisers seeking trade audiences.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
HAMPSHIRE MEDIA LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsPublishes printed local directories and a lifestyle magazine featuring editorial content and business advertising. Provides leaflet distribution, online directory listings, and in‑house graphic…
Sells to local businesses and advertisers seeking to reach households and affluent consumers across Hampshire and West Sussex, including leisure, home improvement, lifestyle, hospitality and…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -9% CAGR over 2y
Location
Southpoint Films Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides video production services for businesses and events, including filming, video editing, live streaming and outside broadcast. Produces marketing films, tutorials and event coverage, and…
Serves B2B clients including in-house marketing teams, marketing agencies, event organisers and technical production teams, with emphasis on academic, industrial, commercial and technical…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -15% CAGR over 2y
Location
WAILING BANSHEE LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProduces corporate videos, promotional films and multimedia content, including 3D animation. Provides video production services from concept development and filming to editing and post‑production for…
Serves businesses and corporate marketing or communications teams seeking video, film and 3D animation content.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Robin Creative Media Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides video production and content creation services, including filming, photography, animation and drone footage. Produces short- and long-form films for organisations in sectors such as travel,…
Serves B2B and institutional clients in travel, education and placemaking, from startups to global brands, across the UK and abroad, with particular relevance for organisations based or filming in…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 41% CAGR over 4y
Location
Classic Folios Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides home user guides, handover documentation, presentation folios, welcome gifts, and digital property management portals for housebuilders and housing providers. Also offers content writing,…
Serves housing providers and real estate developers, including housebuilders, build-to-rent operators, housing associations and social sector landlords delivering new residential developments.
Financial Health
StableStable · -13% CAGR over 3y
Location
SILVERSUN MEDIA GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProduces visual media including films, photography and digital content for clients in education, brand and agency communications, and digital entertainment. Services cover creative development and…
Serves B2B clients across education, brand and communications, creative agencies, and digital entertainment, including organisations commissioning campaign, learning or media assets.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
Podcast Labs Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides podcast production and marketing services for brands, including show strategy, launch planning, audio and video recording, editing, episode publishing, and creation of promotional content…
Serves brands, companies, membership organisations and personal brands seeking audio and video campaigns to build audiences, generate leads, sell products or support communities, with clients…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 4y
Location
RANSOM PUBLISHING LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsPublishes educational reading books and literacy resources for children, teenagers and adult learners, including phonics programmes, guided reading titles, and fiction and non‑fiction designed for…
Sells to primary and secondary schools, teachers, literacy coordinators, libraries and adult literacy providers supporting phonics, catch-up reading, and reluctant or struggling readers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -72% CAGR over 3y
Location
Sweet Tv Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides video and event production services for brands, businesses and organisations. Produces branded content and communications videos, and manages live streaming, live broadcasts and event…
Serves B2B clients including brands, businesses and organisations, particularly marketing and communications teams needing support for online, social, internal communications, live-streaming and…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Compare The Cloud Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates an online technology intelligence platform publishing articles, news and analysis on cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI and digital transformation. Provides a directory of technology…
Targets UK B2B technology buyers and digital leaders researching cloud, cybersecurity, AI and communications, alongside SaaS, cloud and comms providers seeking to reach those audiences.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 3y
Location
NECK OF THE WOODS FILMS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProduces video and animated content for charities, non-profit organisations and mission‑led groups. Services include concept development, filming, editing and animation to create story‑led films used…
Serves charities, non-profits, educators and other mission-led organisations, particularly teams needing to engage supporters, beneficiaries or stakeholders through story-led communications.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Lloyd Images Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Angryginge Enterprises Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Fraser Publications Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
EDITORIAL OFFICE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides peer‑review and editorial workflow support for academic publishers and journals, including manuscript submission checks, reviewer sourcing and invitations, email and inbox management, and…
Serves academic and scientific journal publishers, managing editors, editorial boards, learned societies and research organisations that run peer-reviewed publications, including teams needing…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
OPEX RESOURCES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
ACCIO RESEARCH LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsPublishes online research content through a subscription website, producing periodic issues and articles and providing readers with access to archived editions and updates via email sign‑up.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 224% CAGR over 1y
Location
AILA IMAGES LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProduces royalty-free photography and video content for stock image and video libraries, including commercial corporate scenes, lifestyle imagery, travel and cityscape footage, created with models…
Serves B2B image and video libraries that license royalty-free stock content, including catalogues covering commercial, corporate, lifestyle, travel and cityscape imagery.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
WHITWAM LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides audiovisual services including live and virtual event production, video production, and AV system design and integration. Delivers conferences and exhibitions, produces corporate and…
Serves businesses and organisations needing event production, video and AV integration, including corporate teams, event professionals, public sector and scientific organisations, plus heritage and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
IDS MEDIA UK LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides out‑of‑home advertising services focused on healthcare environments. Distributes leaflets and posters, installs digital screens, and delivers education packs in GP surgeries, pharmacies, and…
Serves health, wellness and consumer brands, charities and public health advertisers seeking to reach patients, healthcare professionals and pharmacists in UK healthcare settings.
Financial Health
StableStable · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
FRONT LINE GENOMICS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOrganises genomics-focused conferences and exhibitions and publishes industry content including news articles, reports, webinars and podcasts covering genomics, precision medicine, sequencing…
Serves genomics and precision medicine professionals, including researchers, clinicians, biotech and pharma teams, diagnostics and sequencing companies, and life sciences vendors.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How Southampton Media companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue usually comes from retained communications support, campaign fees, production day-rates, editing and post-production packages, advert sales, sponsorship, paid subscriptions and rights licensing. Southampton media suppliers often sell a practical mix of services and content assets: copy, photography, video, audio, design, distribution, audience development and campaign reporting. Pricing tends to be shaped by scope, deadlines, revision rounds, usage rights and channel count rather than seat-based software economics. Repeat work often forms around a standing content calendar, publication cycle, event programme or seasonal campaign, with one-off projects used to test a relationship before a retainer or licensing arrangement follows.
Who they sell to
Customers are typically local SMEs, education providers, public-sector bodies, venues, leisure operators and regional B2B services that need audience reach or content capacity without hiring a full editorial or production team. The buyer is often a founder, marketing director, communications manager, head of engagement, commercial director or procurement lead, depending on the client type. Private-sector briefs usually move through direct sales, referrals and pitch meetings, with shorter cycles when the need is tied to an event or launch. Public-sector and education work tends to involve more formal quoting, framework checks, finance approval and written evaluation criteria.
What they buy
Most Southampton media firms tend to spend on tools that reduce production friction and help prove campaign value. Common categories include CRM, project management, proposal and quoting software, billing, accounting, email marketing, publishing systems, audience analytics, social scheduling, design and editing tools, cloud storage, website hosting, digital asset management and consent-management workflows. Service spend often sits with freelance production talent, legal support for contracts and rights, accountancy, recruitment, paid media planning, search marketing and IT support. Firms with recurring publishing or subscription revenue may also need payment handling, subscriber support, churn analysis and content-access controls.
Why and how to sell to them
Buying interest tends to appear when a media firm wins a retainer, takes on a public-sector or education brief, adds production capacity, launches a subscription product, changes senior commercial leadership or tries to reduce reliance on ad hoc project work. Pain points are usually margin control, cashflow timing, client approvals, rights clearance, utilisation, reporting and keeping freelance work coordinated. Outbound works better when it speaks to a concrete operating problem: fewer missed approvals, cleaner handover between editorial and account teams, clearer proof of campaign outcomes, lower admin on renewals, or less risk around permissions and sponsored content.
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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