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CEO at Econsultancy
30 March 2011 15:34pm
One of our Platinum Members just asked me who would be included in my 'Top 10 usual suspects' of UK-based social media agencies.
Specifically this was agencies (service providers rather than tech platforms) and it was to *exclude* the larger 'traditional' PR firms who are getting into social, and it was to exclude the search marketing agencies who have a strong social proposition (of which there are many).
The main focus was small-to-mid-sized social media agencies who also had a strong PR capability.
Below *in alphabetical order* is what I replied with:
1. 1000 Heads - http://www.1000heads.com/
2. Agency:2 - http://www.agency2.co.uk/
3. Content & Motion - http://www.contentandmotion.co.uk/
4. FreshNetworks - http://www.freshnetworks.com/
5. Furlong PR - http://www.furlongpr.com/
6. Immediate Future - http://www.immediatefuture.co.uk/
7. NixonMcInnes - http://www.nixonmcinnes.co.uk/
8. Umpf - http://www.umpf.co.uk/
9. We are Social - http://wearesocial.net/
10. Yomego - http://www.yomego.com/
Clearly I will now get shot down in flames for all those I've missed out... but please feel free to reply to this suggesting yourself or suggesting ones I've missed out.
[NOTE: if you're interested in the tech platform side of things then you should read our Online Reputation and Buzz Monitoring Buyer's Guide - at http://econsultancy.com/reports/online-reputation-and-buzz-monitoring-buyer-s-guide]
Ashley
Research Manager at Econsultancy
30 March 2011 15:39pm
I'd also suggest Qube Media, headed up by Andrew Seel: http://www.qubemedia.net/
CEO at TAMBA
30 March 2011 15:41pm
We do an awful lot of social media work, both for clients such as VK, RSM Tenon and Reckitt Benckiser and also on a white-label basis for agencies. It would be great to be on your radar ;)
www.tamba.co.uk
@TAMBA_Internet
You might also be interested in Ally Manock's Peer Index of digital agencies in the UK with the highest PI scores - http://bit.ly/dRJEqZ
Kay Hammond, CEO
TAMBA
pr & communications consultant at prandsocial.com
30 March 2011 15:50pm
I'd say that was pretty much the top 10 right now. SO many agencies 'doing' social now but this bunch have been doing it for a long time and have genuine insight and experience to offer.
Director of Performance Marketing at ASOS
30 March 2011 15:55pm
Would be good to get a one-liner on why those agencies made your Top 10?
Head of digital and social media at Flagship Consulting
30 March 2011 15:58pm
We launched Flagship Digital in January as an extension of Flagship Consulting. We're growing quickly and winning awards, so hope to be top 10 worthy soon!
http://www.flagshipconsulting.co.uk/
CEO at Econsultancy
30 March 2011 16:20pm
@Ching-Har
These are agencies that a) have been 'doing social' for quite a while so have some track record and b) have done good work (various awards etc.) and c) most of whom I know personally so feel comfortable listing.
Head of Performance Marketing at BTL Media Ltd
30 March 2011 16:23pm
Would love to get into the top 10 at some point, but it's early days yet. http://www.found.co.uk
Director of Performance Marketing at ASOS
30 March 2011 16:24pm
Thanks Ashley, I find it difficult to select social media suppliers, so many will claim to be able to deliver the world on a plate but seldom can. There is a lot of bullsh*t to wade through!
Account Director at Econsultancy
30 March 2011 16:30pm
I was about to suggest Qube Media, but looks like Aliya beat me to it :)