Chorley-based digital marketing agency Bespoke has been acquired by Digital Media Stream (DMS).
The move aims to further strengthen DMS’ specialist digital lead generation capabilities in support of clients in the north west and nationally.
Continuing to trade under the established Bespoke brand, with no anticipated team changes as a result of the acquisition, the company has confirmed its ongoing commitment to its Chorley base by signing a lease extension for its offices at Strawberry Fields.
Bespoke CEO and co-founder Steve Brennan said: “Bespoke has had its most successful years by some distance since committing to its B2B online lead generation specialism three years ago.
“We have turned down lots of offers to acquire the business in recent years. But the deal with Digital Media Stream means we immediately double our resource and expertise. So it’s a win for all parties, including our clients and team.”
Digital Media Stream is a Hubspot Platinum Solutions Partner based in Manchester. The agency was founded in 2011 by Simon Leeming and Dave Watson, and also specialises in the B2B space.
Digital Media Stream director Simon Leeming said: “We’ve tracked Bespoke’s progress for a couple of years and have been impressed with the quality of work and consistency of results both for the agency itself, and the agency’s clients.
“Bespoke’s client retention rate is amongst the highest we have seen in the sector, an indication that the agency does things the right way. We’re delighted to be able to welcome them into the fold and work with them going forwards.”
Fellow director Dave Watson added: “Not only is there a skills match, but we felt there was a culture match too. Bespoke’s Investors in People accreditation highlights their commitment to creating a thriving work environment and speaks volumes about how much they value their team.”
Established in Preston 22 years ago, Bespoke moved to Chorley in 2021. The agency has recorded best-ever results in each of the last three years since moving to the Strawberry Fields Digital Hub in Chorley.
Digital Media Stream is headquartered in Manchester City Centre. The acquisition of Bespoke is effectively a doubling of headcount for the company, which now expects to exceed £2m turnover for the first time this year.
