PPC & paid media agencies in the UK

2,867 paid media agencies are based in the UK. 565 of them advertise on LinkedIn.

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AKA UK

London, United Kingdom · 175 people · Est. 1995

AKA is a global creative marketing and media agency with offices across the UK, New York, and Los Angeles. For more than 30 years, we’ve powered the worlds of theatre, film, live entertainment, museums, galleries, and visitor attractions – helping extraordinary experiences find the audiences they deserve...we get people to go places. We’re proud to collaborate with some of the biggest and most inspiring names in culture and entertainment, including ABBA Voyage, The Royal Shakespeare Company, ATG Entertainment, The Old Vic, Cameron Mackintosh, Sonia Friedman Productions, LW Entertainment, Michael Grandage Company, National Theatre Productions, The Jamie Lloyd Company, and Sadler’s Wells. Our work also spans many of the UK’s most iconic attractions and experiences – from Historic Royal Palaces to The Timewalk Exhibition, The O2 to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Lightroom, The Design Museum, Japan House, BFI, The Paddington Bear Experience, and Monopoly Lifesized. At AKA, we connect creativity, strategy and smart analytical thinking to spark attention, build engagement, and turn audiences into advocates. Our international reach gives clients a global perspective, while our local expertise keeps every campaign sharp, relevant, and effective – a winning combination that’s hard to beat. And as one of the Best Places to Work 2025, we’re proud of the culture we’ve built – ensuring AKA is a place where employees thrive and collaboration fuels everything.

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Expandi Group

London, United Kingdom · 175 people · Est. 2000

Expandi Group is a global leader in AdTech, MarTech and Managed Services. Established in 2000 by former HP Managers anticipating trends and bringing new ways of thinking around digital marketing we continuously bring innovation, superior technology and B2B expertise to our partners and clients across the globe. Our marketing technology portfolio includes among others: 1. B2B Stars, a unique “1-in-4” platform that enables companies to find and connect with suppliers and clients 2. Jabmo, an award-winning ABM platform 3. AccountInsight, a programmatic advertising platform 4. Cyance, a multi-language intent insights platform and data platform. Partner with us to overachieve your objectives!

  • Programmatic

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Business Development Director Group

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BANC

Manchester, United Kingdom · 174 people · Est. 2009

We go beyond quick fixes, putting strategy at the heart of digital marketing. Working with BANC means fostering long-term relationships well into the future, using a roadmap to success created by a team of digital marketing experts with real know-how. By understanding your business, customers, and challenges, we craft strategies that truly fit. Ready to grow? Let’s start your next partnership today!

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Heaven Media

Huntingdon, United Kingdom · 173 people · Est. 2006

Heaven is the marketing and creative agency that specializes in the video game and tech industries. We connect world-leading brands in technology and gaming with new audiences globally. Our experienced team provides unparalleled knowledge in brand building, creative execution, and strategic planning. We are the go-to agency for trusted industry experts who consistently deliver outstanding results. Got a Project? Let's Work Together. For more information please reach out to us at [email protected]

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Envigo Ltd

London, United Kingdom · 171 people · Est. 2007

Most brands invest in digital marketing without a clear line between that investment and growth. Channels operate in silos. Reporting measures activity. Search strategies were built before AI changed how buyers find answers. Envigo builds the foundations most brands are missing. We work across organic search, AI search visibility, content strategy, and paid media, helping marketing teams create systems that generate demand, not just traffic. Our clients span B2B, B2C, and D2C across travel, finance, professional services, SaaS, and enterprise technology. They engage us when digital needs to do serious commercial work. We operate from London and Gurgaon, serving UK, international, and India-based businesses.

All Response Media

London, United Kingdom · 170 people · Est. 1995

All Response Media is the leading performance media planning and buying agency. As specialists and industry leaders in performance advertising, we build our clients’ businesses and brands by providing our clients with an Unfair Competitive Advantage. As a growing and vibrant agency, we are also a fantastic place to work, with a reputation for discovering and nurturing some of the finest minds in the business. The support, training, responsibility and benefits offered to employees ensures the agency continues to be an exciting and fulfilling organisation to build and grow your career. Founded in 1995, All Response Media are pioneers in combining media best practice with cutting-edge analytics and proprietary technology to keep our clients at the forefront of their respective markets. Headed by the most senior executive board of any UK-based performance media agency, we employ over 130 talented specialists, based at our offices in London, Leeds and Amsterdam. As part of the Edge Performance Network, we cover EMEA and North America regions as the world's premier performance partnership. Our media delivery spans across all offline and digital media, utilising the latest technology and methods to deliver successful solutions to fast-growing client partners operating across all industry sectors.

Has run 2 LinkedIn ads

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Dan M.

Managing Director - All Response Media Leeds

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Mabo

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom · 170 people · Est. 2013

Unlock exceptional business growth with Mabo - an award-winning digital marketing agency specialist in paid search, social media, search engine optimisation (SEO) and Amazon advertising services. Our mission is clear: to deliver profitable and efficient strategies that amplify our client's sales and inquiries. At Mabo, you're not just a client; you're a partner in growth. As dedicated industry specialists, our result-driven team becomes an extension of your business, working in tandem with your best interests at heart.

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Fundamental Media

London, United Kingdom · 169 people · Est. 2003

An award winning media, marketing, and tech solutions agency for the asset management, education, and careers industries. Working with many leading global financial players, we are one of the largest buyers of fund management advertising worldwide. With a dedicated in-house tech team, we have pioneered the development of a suite of proprietary solutions to help our clients at every stage of their marketing campaign process. These solutions have allowed us to take our clients’ marketing to new levels, helping to make their cross-border distribution, marketing, and sales more targeted, integrated, and measurable. For more information on our services please go to https://fundamentalgroup.com/.

Has run 1 LinkedIn ad

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Gordon K.

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Pearl Lemon Group

London, United Kingdom · 165 people · Est. 2016

The Pearl Lemon Group is a conglomerate that was incorporated by Deepak Shukla in October 2016. Starting life as a digital marketing agency; the company has since entered the accountancy, legal, food & beverage, game development, property, as well as reputation management space amongst a whole host of other areas. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes grow their online presence and achieve their marketing goals. At Pearl Lemon Group, we pride ourselves on being a team of dedicated and passionate individuals who are committed to providing exceptional services to our clients. We believe in going above and beyond to deliver results that exceed expectations, and our track record of success speaks for itself. With a focus on innovation and staying ahead of the curve, we are constantly exploring new techniques and strategies to help our clients stay ahead of the competition. Our team is made up of experts in their respective fields, who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to every project. Whether you're a small business just starting out or a large enterprise looking to expand your reach, we have the expertise and resources to help you achieve your goals. Join us on this exciting journey and let's work together to take your business to the next level!

Ozone | The Audience Connection Platform

London, United Kingdom · 164 people · Est. 2018

Ozone is a digital advertising business with a difference. We are powered by the human connections created by audience-first content businesses – those online places where people come to be informed, inspired, and entertained every day. Our audience platform combines these connections at scale, with brilliant creative and deep audience capabilities to deliver measurable business impact for brands. We also provide publishers with tools, expertise and a collective voice to maximise the value of the powerful audience connections they create.

  • Programmatic

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GIMO Global Interactive Marketing Online Ltd

London, United Kingdom · 163 people · Est. 2006

GIMO is an award-winning independent marketing agency and software developer specialising in services within the iGaming industry. We combine extensive industry knowledge with experience to deliver a wide range of services for some of the world's most established gambling brands in all major European markets. We began life in 2006 as a collective of six entrepreneurial spirits, growing each year and continuing to expand into different markets. Now we have close to 200 employees in the UK who are the best at what they do, with offices based in a vibrant area of Central London, close to the South Bank, the Tate Modern, and The London Eye. We also have offices in Romania, Spain, USA, France, Italy and Israel, bringing the total size of our group to circa 500 employees. GIMO is an employee-focussed company and a silver award winner of the 2021 Employee Centric Company at UK Employee Experience Awards (UKEXA) in London. We are also proud to boast a series of awards and certifications that highlight our great work environment and showcase our commitment to our employees, including: - Great Place To Work UK Certification 2022 - Best Workplace™ in Tech award 2022 - Great Place to Work® 2022 UK's Best Workplaces™ for Women, Medium Organisations We want to live up to our mission of being Progressive, People-driven, and Exciting. As employers, we strive to craft a working environment that is diverse and inclusive, encourages creativity and rewards exemplary work. When we are looking for new employees, we seek forward-thinking individuals who also embody these ideals, knowing it will reflect in the work they do. We offer yearly bonuses, competitive benefits and flexible working options that promote a healthy work-life balance. If you are a Content, Translation, Social Media Marketing, SEO or Web Development professional, then we want to hear from you!

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Connective3

Leeds, United Kingdom · 159 people · Est. 2019

We are a specialist performance marketing agency, and we deliver unrivalled performance for our clients on a global scale. We connect market leading brands such as Ocado, Wren Kitchens, Love Holidays and Avon with our marketing specialists, who have a relentless focus on growth. Through the application of SEO, Content Strategy, Digital PR, Paid Media, Strategy, Social Media and CRO we deliver transformational results to help our clients dominate in their sectors, taking market share from competitors and achieving true ROI from their digital channels. At Connective3 your brand’s performance is our only measure of success. Our work is industry recognised with award wins at the UK Search Award and Drum Search Awards 2024. We are Bing and Meta certified partners and in 2024 we were awarded Google Premier Partner status as one of the top 3% of agencies in the UK. Founded in October 2019 by CEO Tim Grice, we’ve grown to a team of over 100 marketers across offices in Leeds, London and Manchester. Headquartered in the UK we work with clients globally and deliver transformational results to help them dominate in their sectors.

  • Programmatic

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Simon S.

Group Head of Business Development

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i-media

London, United Kingdom · 159 people · Est. 1995

The UK's only commercial advertising touchpoint across motorway service areas. Powered by ANPR technology capturing real-time audience data. 100% digital network. Programmatically enabled. Connecting brands to consumers in a uniquely receptive mindset and upscale environment.

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Open Partners

Manchester, United Kingdom · 157 people · Est. 2017

Open Partners, The Agency of Next, is one of the UK's leading independent agencies. Powered by The Open Partners Operating System (OP:OS), our future-focused, integrated model combines Media, Data, Creative, and agentic capability to deliver rapid, profitable, incremental growth for clients. With two Prolific North Agency of the Year titles, a Campaign Award for Digital Transformation, an IPA Effectiveness Accreditation, and recognition in The Financial Times 1000 for our sustained rapid growth, Open Partners has been awarded across industry and business for our proven culture of effectiveness. Since our founding, Open Partners consistently and rapidly grown, now employing 150+ staff and servicing 50+ clients across our offices in Manchester, London, Liverpool, Melbourne, Toronto, and Seattle.

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Alistair H.

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Reading Room

London, United Kingdom · 148 people · Est. 1996

Reading Room is a full-service digital transformation agency with offices across the UK. As an ever-curious, 100-strong team of digital specialists, we cover the whole caboodle – from user research and digital strategy, through to design, technology and digital marketing. 

Has run 43 LinkedIn ads · See them →

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Polly L.

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Wavemaker UK

London, United Kingdom · 146 people · Est. 2018

Media Leader Media Agency of the Year 2023 🏆 Wavemaker is a global media agency. We believe there is a better way to grow. By leveraging our deep understanding of audiences, Provocative Planning process and the world’s largest database of purchase data, we shape consumer brand decisions through content media and technology to deliver exceptional growth for our clients.   But exceptional growth requires uncomfortable change.   We know the growth models of today will not serve the future—that what got our clients there today, won’t work tomorrow. That’s why our attitude of positive provocation underpins everything we do.   Positive provocation brings together specialist knowledge, deep insight, strategic thinking and a fearless mindset to challenge what’s gone before and imagine a better way to grow. That means thinking deeply, caring enough to want to do better and refusing to take the easy route.

Metia

London, United Kingdom · 145 people · Est. 1988

Metia is a global marketing agency with offices in London, Seattle, Austin and Singapore. We provide highly integrated marketing programs that help global brands and high-growth businesses outperform the marketplace, through a unique mix of marketing consulting, design and development expertise. Our services include: • Strategy • Data-driven insights • Content marketing • CRM • Paid media and demand generation • Marketing automation • Email • Social • Design • UX • Web and app design and development • Analytics • Community management and PR We use our unique Content Resonance System, Global Content Network and Performance Benchmark Index to develop engaging campaigns and drive performance. Our team has a singular focus: to design and deliver the best marketing solutions in the world. Please note: Metia will never contact you from a non-Metia email address to arrange or conduct an interview.

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Zenith UK

London, United Kingdom · 145 people · Est. 1988

Welcome to Zenith – the ROI agency. Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said “deliver 80% awareness” or “give me an impactful Christmas campaign”. Now we hear: “take me from 4th to 1st in my category”, “help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%” or “make me the most loved brand in my industry”. These are huge asks of media, that can’t be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago. Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. This is why Zenith help brands make bold moves. Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast – they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership – we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. Bold moves bring bigger ROI. This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers – it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency. Campaign's Best Places to Work 2023 and The Sunday Times Best Places to work 2024. On the podium for Campaign's Agency of the Year for the last three years and most awarded agency at the Campaign Media Awards for 2023 and 2024.

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J2

London, United Kingdom · 139 people · Est. 2001

J2 brings spaces and places to life for the world’s most ambitious brands. We combine intelligent strategy with stand-out creativity to deliver campaigns that leave a mark and get results. We challenge conventions, back bold ideas, and lead with purpose. Our fuel is industry expertise paired with an entrepreneurial spirit, and our fire is care - because for us, it’s always personal. Sharp thinking and relentless creativity define how we work. Focused. Curious. Clear. Strategic creativity that cuts through the noise, navigates complexity, and delivers impact that lasts. You’ll never work with a more committed team. Every detail matters, every idea is tested, and we push you to think more critically and grow further. 25 years on, we’re stronger than ever - building brands, spaces, and places that stand the test of time.

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Jungle Creations

London, United Kingdom · 138 people · Est. 2014

Jungle Creations is a global social and influencer agency powered by publishing. We deliver social, influencer, production and creative innovation for brands that want to break into culture and build communities at scale. Our portfolio of award-winning media brands, including Twisted, VT and Four Nine, reaches over 150 million followers globally and delivered more than 7 billion views in 2024. These audiences give us unrivalled cultural insight and access to thousands of data points every single day. This publisher-to-agency model means we do not just understand audiences, we create for them, crafting culture-driven campaigns that stop people in their tracks, spark engagement and drive real-world impact. From social-first strategy and creator partnerships to in-house production, paid media and performance, Jungle combines data, storytelling and talent to deliver work that resonates far beyond social. With clients including PepsiCo, Disney, Heineken, Red Bull, Clarins, Superdrug, loveholidays and DFS, we are trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands to turn attention into action. Born from publishing, built for social, driven by influence. Welcome to the Jungle.

The Focus Agency Group

London, Essex, Manchester, United Kingdom · 134 people · Est. 1997

We’re a full-service marketing agency operating across Media. Creative. Spaces. Whatever the home, we’ll find the ideal people for it.

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Group New Business Director

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Engine UK

London, United Kingdom · 132 people

Engine is a future company. A full stack consultancy, technology, insight, data, brand and experience design, advertising and communications company, with the power of diversity and imagination to take on the future. The world is changing. Problems don’t look like they used to. These days, disruption is the new normal and connectivity means complexity. That’s where we come in. We curate small, diverse teams who help our clients figure out where to go next. We are diverse. We are collaborative. We are clever and inventive, imaginative and creative. Together, we are Engine. 800 experts. One business.

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Amber D.

Managing Director

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IAG Media

London, United Kingdom · 132 people · Est. 2017

Whether it’s an Ecommerce business or a training company, we take a look at what your sales & indoctrination process looks like and we start there. Plug the leaky holes, then drive highly qualified leads.

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The ROAST Group

London, United Kingdom · 129 people · Est. 2018

We are a network of specialist agencies with a shared ambition to shape the future. Our family of agencies currently includes: ROAST: Digital Performance - weareroast.com Kitty: Website Design & Development - wearekitty.com Say hello! [email protected] 020 8102 8500

Stagwell Media Europe

London, United Kingdom · 128 people

Stagwell Media is a global media agency that delivers performance to unlock ambition for brands on every platform. As part of Stagwell, the challenger network transforming marketing through AI, Stagwell Media is transforming media through an agile, integrated model that powers growth and helps brands navigate an evolving marketplace. Powered by next-generation agentic technology, including The Media Machine, its AI-native operating system, the agency accelerates optimization, maximizes media investment efficiency and drives higher-quality audience engagement. With more than 2,300 experts across 50+ markets, Stagwell Media delivers transformative results for leading global brands including Lenovo, DP World, and P&G. 

  • Programmatic

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Director, Paid Search

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