PPC & paid media agencies in the UK

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

Mindshare

London, United Kingdom · 6,343 people

Mindshare is a media services brand that accelerates Good Growth for its clients in the age of transformation. Good Growth is business growth that is enduring and sustainable whilst also helping to shape society and the world for the better. We accelerate Good Growth for our clients by using Precisely Human Intelligence that combines data science and behavioural science to understand consumers and their motivations better and we act on that intelligence through the intentional use of media, connecting brands with consumers around their shared values. We were the first purpose built company created by WPP and today our 10,000 people operate in 116 offices in 86 countries, helping to drive Good Growth for our clients, our people, the industry and the world.

BOUTIQUE

Leeds, United Kingdom · 6,339 people · Est. 2012

You Grow. We Grow. Let's Go! We Are Boutique. Fiercely independent. Wildly capable. Obsessed with results. Whether you’re the next big thing or a household name, all our clients share a relentless appetite for growth. If you do too, we’re going to do ridiculously big things together. No channel bias, no pre-lit agenda. Just ambitious Media, Digital, PR and Social delivering unifying brand and performance. We bring daring strategy, disruptive activations and dynamic insights — all backed by rock-solid data and a desire to make this world more fantastic. Together we're extraordinary.

Has run 29 LinkedIn ads · See them →

Zenith

London, United Kingdom · 5,388 people

Zenith is the ROI Agency. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’ businesses. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the media arm of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris Fr0000130577, CAC40].

PHD

Bankside, United Kingdom · 5,069 people

Welcome to PHD. Powered by our next-generation network, PHD’s advanced thinking - Intelligence. Connected. - combines data, technology, and human expertise collaboratively to achieve greatness. This is how we are one of the world’s most awarded media agencies, and currently ADWEEK’s Global Media Agency of the Year. We have around 6,500 people in 81 offices across 74 countries, all connected in one platform, Studio. Studio, which launched in 2018, allows our account teams, planners, and strategists worldwide to collaborate to create online campaigns, producing 70,000 unique ideas from across the agency, together. This is how we transform experiences. This is how we move brands and businesses forward. www.phdmedia.com

Has run 2 LinkedIn ads

MEC

London, United Kingdom · 4,550 people · Est. 2002

MEC, together with Maxus, formed Wavemaker. Head over to our Wavemaker Global LinkedIn page for more info and the most recent job postings. https://wavemakerglobal.com/

MediaCom

London, United Kingdom · 4,499 people

Hello. We are now EssenceMediacom GroupM’s newest and largest agency. Follow us there to discover how we create marketing breakthroughs for brands. To continue following us, visit @EssenceMediacom https://bit.ly/emonlinkedin.

  • Programmatic

Wavemaker

London, United Kingdom · 3,391 people

At Wavemaker we believe there is always a better way to grow. We know that growth models of the past will not serve the future. Established approaches and traditional thinking are being exploded in every sector, in every market. But exceptional growth requires uncomfortable change – and this change demands courage, from our clients and from our people. That’s why we’ve built Provocative Planning, a way of working powered by our spirit of restless enquiry in pursuit of better outcomes. It rejects traditional linear planning in favour of a modular approach, fusing machine learning and human intelligence in a unique way that gets the best from both. The three growth modules in Provocative Planning – Unlock, Maximize and Transform – provoke growth at different speeds, for today, ongoing, and for tomorrow. Positive Provocation empowers our people every bit as much it does our clients. It inspires us to be well-informed, careful listeners with the confidence and knowledge to ask tough questions. We become more confident, more courageous, more capable. When we positively provoke, we Grow Fearless. We shape consumers’ brand decisions and experiences through media, content and technology. Wavemaker’s Provocative Planning is fuelled by the world’s most powerful consumer decision-making data. This means we know where and how you can win customers. The intelligent insight this provides feeds our world-class precision capabilities in every area of our business, from planning and activation, to our integrated practices such as ecommerce and content – provoking growth for many of the world’s leading brands and businesses. #GrowFearless #PositiveProvocation

Social Media

London, United Kingdom · 2,436 people · Est. 2007

We are a results-driven online marketing agency specialising in providing integrated search engine optimisation (SEO), social media marketing (SMM), pay per click campaigns (PPC) and brand reputation management (BRM) solutions to a broad range of clients. Companies we have worked with include those in the travel, healthcare, legal, finance, retail and IT industries and range in size from small local businesses to those listed on the FTSE. The success we have had with these clients is down to our attention to detail in spotting which online marketing techniques are working for them and which are not. Our dedicated search engine optimisation and pay per click specialists monitor the success of campaigns very closely and are constantly on the look out for ways to maximise their effectiveness. Social media marketing consultants work in conjunction with this team to boost the exposure of our clients'​ businesses to potential customers on Facebook,Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, Flickr, StumbleUpon and other social media platforms. In addition to these experts, we also have a team of developers and content writers who ensure our clients'​ brand image is maintained and has an even more prominent place in the market. This is achieved through the use of blogs, forums and viral marketing methods to generate traffic for our clients'​ websites. All round, our scrupulous monitoring of the success of our marketing strategies together with our tight-knit team of experts mean that our clients receive a service that drives new business to their companies.

Iris London

London, United Kingdom · 2,400 people

We are Iris – The integrated creative micro-network driving brands to show up and participate in people’s lives. Iris wasn't born in the ad industry. We grew up in the real world. So that’s what we create real-world ideas that move people. We’re charging into the unknown. Don’t get left behind. Iris. Participate or perish.

Performance Marketing

London, United Kingdom · 2,301 people

Performance driven, global digital marketing agency, optimised to grow ambitious brands through the smart combination of data, media, content and technology. Performance Search We invest smartly in technology to optimise our campaigns, from our own competitor analysis tools to feed optimisation and external data points in our bidding strategy. Performance Paid Social We can help you define the true value of your campaigns through our attribution solution. Performance Shopping Our shopping strategy uses a combination of algorithms built in-house and best-practice feed-management principles. Performance Display Our award-winning creatives are covered within the set-up, you won't pay any additional charges for creative or technology with our performance model. App Campaigns Almost all companies have an app. And they're all competing for attention. So you need a partner with expertise in search to help you get found.

Carat

London, United Kingdom · 2,284 people

Carat is dentsu’s global media agency, engineering meaningful difference and measurable advantage for clients. Founded as the world’s first media agency, Carat continues to challenge the conventions of media by combining human judgement with data, technology, creativity and marketplace intelligence. Through its ‘Difference Engineered.’ proposition, Carat identifies where differentiation can unlock growth and builds it into planning, activation and measurement. Named Media Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions, Carat helps brands create distinctive, connected experiences that build memory, meaning and business value.

Has run 11 LinkedIn ads

iProspect

London, United Kingdom · 2,235 people · Est. 1996

iProspect, a dentsu company, is a leading global digital-first media agency. In the unbounded world, the future belongs to brands who are prepared to shape it. iProspect’s unmatched mix of media strategy, digital storytelling, and specialized audience insight sets a new standard for performance-driven brand building. Marketers are now expected to be the architects of transformative experiences, and through a relentless focus on human-centric solutions, iProspect drives accelerated growth for some of the world's most iconic brands, including Kering, Carlsberg, Ikea, Hilton, L'Oréal, Pandora, Hugo Boss, Red Bull, LinkedIn, and Tencent. With a dedicated team of more than 8,000 media and performance experts across 93 global markets, iProspect is steadfast in shaping the future of brand engagement and market influence through its hyper-specialized capabilities. We are built to accelerate growth that shapes the future.

Has run 78 LinkedIn ads · See them →

Jellyfish

London, United Kingdom · 2,209 people · Est. 2005

Jellyfish | Move Faster. Smarter. Together. We’re an integrated global digital marketing business, reinventing marketing for progressive brands. Powered by human genius, cutting-edge tech and Generative AI, we create campaigns that move at the speed of digital. #MoveFaster #MoveSmarter #MoveTogether

  • Programmatic

Has run 8 LinkedIn ads

MiQ

London, United Kingdom · 2,043 people · Est. 2010

We’re not your average programmatic media partner, and it's because excellence is in our DNA. Since 2010, our agnostic approach has leveraged the best buying platforms, ad inventory, and audience intelligence in the world, ensuring we deliver first-class service and unmatched performance on brand and agency ad campaigns. Our technology puts sophisticated AI in the hands of our industry experts to make unbiased decisions that never compromise on reach, ROI, quality, or insight. With the largest footprint of TV data and solutions across all channels and verticals, we’re leading the programmatic industry, and making it better.

  • Programmatic

Has run 479 LinkedIn ads · See them →

We Are Social

London, United Kingdom · 1,938 people · Est. 2008

We are a global socially-led creative agency, with unrivaled social media expertise. With over 1,300 people in 19 offices around the world, we deliver a global perspective to our clients in a time when social media is shaping culture. We make ideas worth talking about. We understand social behaviours within online communities, cultures and subcultures, spanning the social and gaming landscape. We work with the world’s biggest brands, including adidas, Samsung, Netflix and Google, to reach the right people in a strategic, relevant and effective way. We Are Social is part of Plus Company.

Has run 15 LinkedIn ads

Yell

Reading, United Kingdom · 1,444 people · Est. 1966

Since 1966, we’ve been helping UK businesses grow – from printed ads in the Yellow Pages to powerful, AI-driven digital marketing that delivers real results. As the UK’s No.1 for managed digital advertising for local businesses*, we make it easy for you to get found, trusted and chosen online. We bring all your marketing together – from your website and SEO to business profiles, ads, reviews and analytics – and manage it all for you. Everything works in sync to attract more customers and help your business grow with confidence. With Yell, everything’s managed under one roof – one trusted partner, one simple dashboard and one predictable monthly payment. What makes us different is simple: Yell offers the UK’s only guaranteed way to protect your marketing investment. With our Lead Guarantee, you’ll get enough leads to cover your total spend (at minimum) – or we’ll refund the difference. It’s marketing that’s risk-free, stress-free and proven to perform. Today, over 50,000 UK businesses trust Yell to manage their digital marketing – combining real expertise, AI technology and six decades of local insight to keep them ahead of the competition. *among direct competitors that target local businesses regardless of industry (MBrain, 2023)

  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads
  • Microsoft Ads

Has run 39 LinkedIn ads · See them →

Anything is Possible

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom · 1,214 people · Est. 2017

Anything is Possible. We are an integrated, independent Media, Tech and Creative agency. With full in-house capacity in Strategy, Data and Measurement, we grow our clients through transformative marketing solutions and close, collaborative working relationships.

  • Programmatic

Has run 1 LinkedIn ad

U S WEST

London, United Kingdom · 1,177 people

Dedicating time every day to social media is extremely difficult when you are trying to grow your business. Hand the reigns over to us and we will post quality content on your social media pages regularly. You will never have to worry about finding content to share again! A digital marketing solution for small businesses on a small budget. Our core service is designed to be an affordable option to combat social media headaches, by providing 5 posts per week to your business’ social media profiles. As well as our core service of daily social media posts, we offer blog management, Facebook Ads management, and growth services on Instagram and Twitter. Contact US West today to find out how. Work with passionate people who are experts in their field and care about your brand.

  • Meta Ads

dentsu X

London, United Kingdom · 907 people

Welcome to dentsu X. We blend media, data, creative, and technology to create transformational experiences that drive brand growth. We challenge conventions with stories that shape the future, believing that everything can be media and the best experience wins. Combining the soul of a boutique with the scale of a powerhouse, we anticipate tomorrow, today, and evolve with purpose. Are you ready to Experience Beyond?

Has run 8 LinkedIn ads

Netpeak

London, United Kingdom · 735 people · Est. 2006

Netpeak — driving measurable growth for ambitious brands worldwide. With Netpeak, companies unlock more. We deliver a full spectrum of digital marketing solutions — from strategy to execution. Netpeak is: 20+ years of marketing expertise; 600+ specialists; 3,200+ clients across Europe, USA, Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and Australia; Offices in Ukraine, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, and the USA. We partner with mid-sized businesses and category leaders, including OLX, PUMA, Domino's, Decathlon, Pandora, Preply, Bosch Siemens, Lacoste, Samsonite, Vodafone, Synevo (Medicover) and more. As a Google Premier Partner, Meta Badged & Directly Managed Partner, certified within Google Marketing Platform, and an official partner of Microsoft Advertising, Teikametrics, and Levanta, we create a structural advantage for our clients – combining access, insight, and execution at scale.

  • Microsoft Ads

Has run 89 LinkedIn ads · See them →

OK COOL

London, United Kingdom · 717 people · Est. 2016

Strategic and (very) creative partners to the world’s leading brands. Built for social. Headquartered in London, New York, Melbourne and Toronto. We humanise brands We connect them to (sub) cultures We make cool content that converts Campaigns. Content. Creators. Global af. Work with OK COOL: [email protected] Work at OK COOL: [email protected] Find us on Instagram and TikTok @OKCOOL Check out our latest trend report, Gatekeeping Information is SO Boomer Coded! https://www.okcool.io/trendreport-2025 Watch our 2024 showreel here: https://vimeo.com/996669585/d38e0feed7

Croud

London, United Kingdom · 711 people · Est. 2011

We're an independent global media, creative, and data agency helping our clients make their next best move. As Campaign Global's Independent Media Agency of the Year 2025, we help brands unlock growth with a Return on Intelligence - applying innovative intelligence across brand strategy, integrated media, social, creative, and data. In a world where agility is essential and not all returns are created equal, we bring transparency, speed, and incrementality-focused measurement to fuel growth and unlock true value. Founded in 2011 with the mission to reinvent the agency model, we combine 600+ in-house digital experts with a global, on-demand network of 2,900 marketing specialists. This agile, scalable model gives us more time to really understand our clients’ businesses, and deliver truly incremental growth. Across our teams in London, Shrewsbury, New York, Atlanta and Dubai, and our global network of specialist talent, we combine international scale with local market intelligence. Croud has recently acquired Vert Digital, an Atlanta-based digital marketing agency, and Metageni, an analytics specialist, having previously acquired leading social-first agency Born Social, Croud Luxe (formerly VERB Brands), and impakt Advisors. Croud is proud to partner with leading global brands including Audible, IWG, Frasers Group, Nespresso, and Prime Video, alongside Born Social’s impressive client list which includes Ford, Barclays and Diageo (Guinness). Contact the team at [email protected] for a chat, to set up an intro or any other further information. We are always looking for the very best talent, so if you're interested in working for Croud please check out careers.croud.com

  • Meta Ads
  • Programmatic

Has run 57 LinkedIn ads · See them →

Lolly.com

London, United Kingdom · 663 people · Est. 2023

Lolly.com the Ai Agent for Influencer Marketing. Welcome to the new era with lolly.com

  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads

SMG

London, United Kingdom · 621 people

We’re the original pioneers in connected commerce marketing. Since 2008, we’ve been partnering with major retailers, powering global brands, and building meaningful connections with shoppers. We simplify the mind-boggling complexity of today’s retail media landscape. We deliver impactful campaigns that connect with people where it matters. We create seamless and personalised shopping experiences. Above all, we deliver amazing results for our partners, driven by our unshakeable desire for growth. Time after time, we change the game. SMG is home to a world-class suite of commerce advertising capabilities powered by data and cutting-edge technology. We constantly push ourselves, our tech and our industry to discover innovative new ways to connect, sell and grow. Our brilliant people are the ones who make change happen. Straight-talking, fiercely driven, and with a thirst for challenging the status quo, we’re united in spirit and culture. Positively disrupting retail and creating campaigns with impact, we’re taking everyone with us on extraordinary adventures in connected commerce.

Miroma Group

London, United Kingdom · 595 people

Miroma Group is a global independent marketing business, uniquely placed to unlock value and drive growth for disruptive brands. The group comprises a global network of award-winning marketing and communications agencies, including the likes of Fold7, Buzz16, Contented, Hyperactive, Way To Blue, and Maker Lab, that provide a full suite of services for client partners. Designed to be different, Miroma Group also comprises an investment arm; Miroma Ventures, that’s changing the face of investing with its unique funding models for exciting brands that are aiming to raise seed and Series A funding. Defined by its agility and challenger thinking, Miroma Group works with clients that share its appetite for transformative growth, including Amazon, Diageo, eBay, Google, Netflix, Snapchat and Spotify.