Independent Agencies to Watch 2025

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Returning for its third year following a successful debut in 2023, the list shone a spotlight on the North’s most exciting new and growing agencies.

The Independent Agencies to Watch list highlighted some of the incredible independent agencies making an impact — whether through a strong focus on sustainability, rapid growth in revenue, staff, or clients over a year or two, or notable achievements in diversity.

The editorial team at Prolific North, together with trusted and independent observers of the Northern agency sector, conducted research to compile the list.

For any questions regarding the research, contact [email protected].

The results of the research were revealed at an exclusive event in Manchester on 18th September, featuring panel sessions with agency leaders. Speakers shared their experiences of growing successful agencies, the challenges and successes they encountered, and the lessons learned along the way.

The event also explored broader challenges and opportunities within the agency sector, highlighting what makes the North such a vibrant place for creativity.

You can view the full list here of Independent Agencies to Watch 2025.

Agenda

17:45
Arrival & networking
18:00
Welcome & Introduction
18:10
The ethos of growth: Building a top agency from Manchester

Alex Rowlands, Managing Partner - Finance & New Business at Ear to the Ground

18:30
Independent Agencies to Watch 2025 - first half

We reveal the first batch of brilliant agencies from this year's research

18:45
Networking break
19:10
Independent Agencies to Watch 2025 - second half

The second half of this year's research

19:20
Independent agency leaders panel

Chris Newell, Creative Partner at Syn
Dom Carter, CEO & Co-Founder at Serotonin
Nicola Orrell, Managing Director at Edison Media

20:00
Networking and drinks
20:30
Event close

Speakers

Alex Rowlands
Alex Rowlands
Managing Partner - Finance & New Business
Ear to the Ground
Chris Newell
Chris Newall
Creative Partner
Syn
Dom Carter
Dom Carter
CEO & Co-Founder
Serotonin
Nicola Orrell
Nicola Orrell
Managing Director
Edison Media

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