Independent Agencies to Watch list returns for 2025 – here’s how to submit your nominations

Prolific North is excited to announce the return of the popular Independent Agencies to Watch list and event for 2025.

This year’s event, sponsored by national law firm Glaisyers, will celebrate and recognise a fresh wave of new independent agencies in the North.

With a thriving, growing independent sector, Prolific North will be shining a spotlight on ambitious new agencies who are creating the biggest waves as they grow, be that financially, creatively or as an employer.

An accompanying event, which will feature a number of industry speakers and exclusively reveal the selected companies, will be held in Manchester on 18 September 2025 at Colony, One Silk Street.

Nominate your agency

The editorial team at Prolific North will be doing its own research, alongside trusted, knowledgeable and independent observers of the Northern agency sector to compile this list.

But we are also seeking nominations from agencies – or their representatives – who wish to ensure they are considered for inclusion in the final list.

It is free to nominate an agency but to be eligible, agencies must: be headquartered in the North of England; new, operating for no more than five years; and be able to demonstrate early evidence of growth and success.

Whether your agency has a big focus on sustainability, soaring growth with revenue, staff or clients in just a year or two, or making waves with diversity – we want to hear from you.

The list is now open for nominations – simply submit your agency details by completing the submission form here or via the form below.

The deadline for submissions is 15 August – please submit as early as you can as any submissions received after this date will not be considered.

Prolific North will then identify a long list which will be whittled down to a shortlist to be revealed at the event itself. Good luck!

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