Manchester launch drives 43% YoY growth for Lancashire agency

Lancashire-founded agency House Digital is celebrating 43% growth in turnover following its expansion into Manchester last August. House added that continued growth is now planned following the success, both in the North West and further afield.

Since opening its Lloyd Street office, the team’s headcount in the city centre has reached 10 members, taking the total staff to 40 across the Manchester and Burscough offices.

House Digital made key senior hires, including top talent from The Hut Group, Havas, and former head of SEO at Rise at Seven, Nick Haggis, showcasing the agency’s dedication to industry-leading expertise.

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The agency’s logged the 43% increase in turnover for Q4, following the move, compared to the same period in 2023, surpassing its quarterly target by +15%.

“We’re incredibly proud of what we achieved last year,” said Rachel Birch, owner and director of House Digital. “Expanding into Manchester was a significant milestone for us, and it’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our brilliant team. We’re itching to build on this success in 2025 and beyond.”

It comes as several regional businesses announce exciting growth figures and hires, including Prolific North, which has made a new appointment to its board after announcing 30% growth.

Also brand, marketing and communications specialist Definition has strengthened its board with the appointment of a new chair and a series of key promotions.

Martin Boddy, Jaywing founder and experienced portfolio NED, takes on the role of chair. With considerable experience in M&A, Boddy brings a strong track record of agency growth and transformation over the last twenty years, particularly in harnessing data to improve commercial performance. He is currently chair of private-equity-backed Dark Matter Commerce and Money Alive, as well as privately owned Gplants.

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