Top Direct Marketing Companies in the United Kingdom
From London’s global advertising scene to Manchester and Leeds’ media corridors, the UK is a powerhouse for direct response and data-driven marketing. Local agencies blend creative, compliance-first execution with rigorous testing across email, SMS, direct mail, and D2C channels—often leveraging UK standards like GDPR/PECR, DMA best practices, Royal Mail incentives, and JICMAIL for measurement.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
100% Direct MarketingSee all 6 projectsFranklin Madison Direct, formerly SeQuel Response, is a targeted direct marketing company specializing in direct mail and direct communication marketing. Reviewers praise their expertise in direct mail, with 100% noting their reliability and effective project management, resulting in increased customer acquisition and reduced costs. Clients, such as a data security software executive, have invested significantly, emphasizing trust in their strategic recommendations.
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Clients express a strong sentiment of trustworthiness towards SeQuel Response, highlighting their reliability and effective communication. One client noted, "They’re a trustworthy team; we trust their recommendations," emphasizing their dependable partnership. The consistent praise for their responsiveness and commitment to exceeding expectations further solidifies their reputation. Overall, feedback indicates that clients feel secure in their collaboration, with recommendations to embrace their strategies and trust their expertise.-
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5.0 Jul 22, 2022They’re a trustworthy team; we trust their recommendations, communicate clearly, and try to help us offset some of our costs. Overall, they lead an excellent partnership.
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Clients consistently highlight SeQuel Response's strong value for money, noting significant improvements in customer acquisition costs and overall campaign effectiveness. For instance, one client reported a 25% reduction in customer acquisition costs, while another achieved frequent costs per acquisition below $100. Clients appreciate SeQuel's ability to maximize budget efficiency and deliver impactful results, with one stating that their prices are fair and the partnership has consistently met or exceeded expectations.Was this helpful?
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
100% Direct MarketingSee all 24 projectsGundir is a direct marketing agency specializing in direct mail, targeted marketing, and personalized marketing solutions. Their services consistently receive high praise, with approximately 90% of reviewers highlighting their expertise in direct mail and project management. Clients commend Gundir's timely delivery, innovative ideas, and effective communication, resulting in measurable improvements such as a 60% response rate increase and 300% program growth.
1 of 1 reviews is 5 stars1 new review for Direct Marketing services$200,000 – $999,999 avg. project costRead 1 Recent ReviewReviewed 1 time in the past 6 months
Gundir has received positive feedback in recent reviews, highlighting their exceptional project management and proactive approach. Clients noted that Gundir effectively handled comprehensive marketing campaigns, resulting in significant ROI and qualified leads. The team was praised for their organization, efficiency, and ability to integrate seamlessly with client teams. One client specifically mentioned that Gundir felt like an extension of their own team, demonstrating a strong commitment to achieving desired outcomes without any noted areas for improvement.Was this helpful?
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Gundir has demonstrated expertise across various industries, notably in Telecommunications, Financial Services, Healthcare, Home Services, and Marketing. Clients appreciate Gundir's strong project management, creative strategies, and data-driven insights, which lead to improved response rates and ROI. The sentiment across industries is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting Gundir's effectiveness in enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement, particularly through direct mail campaigns. Organizations seeking impactful marketing solutions in these sectors would find Gundir a suitable partner.
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Gundir is frequently praised for delivering exceptional value for money, with clients noting their pricing aligns well with project budgets. One client highlighted that Gundir provided good value for cost while another emphasized the effectiveness of their services in improving response rates and achieving a significant ROI. Overall, the sentiment surrounding Gundir's pricing is positive, with many clients expressing satisfaction with the balance between cost and the quality of work delivered.Was this helpful?
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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30% Direct Marketing40% Digital Strategy30% AdvertisingBrand & Deliver is a Digital Strategy company. Located in London, England, their small team provides Digital Strategy and Advertising. The company was launched in 2002.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London , England
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25% Direct Marketing25% Marketing Strategy25% Other Marketing +1 service25% Social Media MarketingBD Network is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 1990, the firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Other Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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20% Direct Marketing20% Branding20% Content Marketing +2 services20% Digital Strategy20% Social Media MarketingEscapes Media is a branding company. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Branding and Direct Marketing. The firm is in London, England.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Writing Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentNative Book Publishing UK is a midsize Advertising company. Founded in 2026, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Mildenhall, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% AI Consulting10% Advertising +7 services10% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Search Engine Optimization10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentBooks Publisher UK is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were established in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Malden, England
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10% Direct Marketing50% Social Media Marketing20% Advertising +1 service20% Pay Per ClickSutton Marketing is a social media marketing firm located in New Malden, England. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDevon, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Event Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Public Relations10% Social Media MarketingNeontron is an Advertising company. The firm is located in Devon, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dodleston, England
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10% Direct Marketing30% Conversion Optimization30% Search Engine Optimization +3 services10% Advertising10% Branding10% Public RelationsCheshire SEO - Digital Marketing Agency is a Conversion Optimization company launched in 2017. The company provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Berkshire, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% AI Development10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +7 services10% Business Consulting10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentData Tech City is an AI development company. Based in Berkshire, England, their team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% Advertising10% Branding +10 services10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design8% Marketing Strategy5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Social Media Marketing2% Market ResearchAdvertising company Flex Digital Agency is in Birmingham, England. They specialize in Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brentwood, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% Advertising10% Branding +9 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Other Digital Marketing5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Pay Per Click5% Search Engine Optimization5% Social Media MarketingAdvertising company RVLV is located in Brentwood, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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10% Direct Marketing10% Branding10% Conversion Optimization +8 services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Logo5% Print DesignCoju , a branding firm, was founded in 2019. They focuses on Branding and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Derby, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization +16 services10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Content Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% UX/UI Design3% Branding3% Conversion Optimization3% Digital Strategy3% Ecommerce Marketing3% Email Marketing3% Marketing Strategy3% Product Design3% Product Marketing3% Video Marketing3% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2022, Digital Done - Marketing Agency, a small Direct Marketing company, is based in Derby, England. Their team provides Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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10% Direct Marketing50% Media Planning & Buying20% Advertising +1 service20% Out of Home DesignExcite OOH, a media planning & buying company, is located in London, England. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bishop's Stortford, England
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10% Direct Marketing50% Marketing Strategy20% Other Marketing +2 services10% Branding10% Product MarketingMiles Marketing Ltd is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2019. Located in Bishop's Stortford, England, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Other Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Exeter, England
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10% Direct Marketing20% Social Media Marketing15% Branding +8 services15% Digital Strategy10% Web Design5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Product Marketing5% Public Relations5% Video MarketingSocial media marketing agency Riot Agency was launched in 2013. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Eastbourne, England
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10% Direct Marketing20% Digital Strategy15% Search Engine Optimization +6 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Corporate Photography10% Web Design5% Branding5% Video ProductionLocated in Eastbourne, England, Emerging Digital Partners is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBelfast, Northern Ireland
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10% Direct Marketing10% Back Office Outsourcing10% Business Consulting +10 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Public Relations10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design4% Graphic Design2% Event Marketing2% Logo2% Market ResearchBusiness Aide is a Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Direct Marketing company. The team focuses on Direct Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBirmingham, England
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10% Direct Marketing30% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy +5 services15% Digital Strategy10% Market Research5% Branding5% Conversion Optimization5% Ecommerce MarketingSEO BHAM is a SEO agency founded in 2022. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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10% Direct Marketing20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +6 services20% Marketing Strategy20% Search Engine Optimization4% Social Media Marketing2% Digital Strategy2% Pay Per Click2% Public RelationsMarketing Graham is a Marketing Strategy company. In London, England, their small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing. The agency was established in 2012.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerKnutsford, England
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10% Direct Marketing15% Account-Based Marketing10% Branding +9 services10% Content Marketing10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Performance Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Market Research5% Marketing Strategy5% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2018, Adrian Lambert Marketing is an Account-Based Marketing company. The firm specializes in Account-Based Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI DesignHeadquartered in London, England and T'bilisi, Georgia, Zadar Agency is a small Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oadby, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% Affiliate Marketing10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Social Media MarketingBranding firm 360 Digital Marketing LTD offers Branding and Direct Marketing. They are located in Oadby, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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10% Direct Marketing30% Web Development10% Advertising +5 services10% Branding10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Marketing Strategy10% Mobile App DevelopmentStatic Development Technology is a website development company. In London, England, the team offers Web Development and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cambridge, England
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10% Direct Marketing40% Advertising20% Marketing Strategy +3 services10% Branding10% Media Planning & Buying10% Product MarketingEstablished in 2019, WeScaleify is a small Cambridge, England-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wolverton, England
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10% Direct Marketing15% Content Marketing15% Digital Strategy +6 services15% Marketing Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% BrandingEstablished in 2023, Foundry Works is a small Wolverton, England-based Marketing Strategy company. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49chadwell , England
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10% Direct Marketing20% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design +5 services15% Web Development10% Custom Software Development10% Digital Strategy10% Graphic Design10% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2024, Vinxor Technologies is a SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Slough, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% Branding10% Graphic Design +7 services10% Mobile App Development10% Product Design10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsAt Zanistechmedia, we approach marketing as both an art and a science. We help B2B and technical enterprises optimize their digital ecosystem, refine their messaging, and scale their customer
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Maidstone, England
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10% Direct Marketing20% Web Design10% Branding +10 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo5% Application Management & Support5% Custom Software Development5% E-Commerce Development5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Mobile App Development5% Other Application Development5% Pay Per Click5% Web DevelopmentVizags is a small web design company based in visakhapatnam, India and Maidstone, England. The team specializes in Web Design and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Altrincham, England
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10% Direct Marketing15% Advertising15% Digital Strategy +6 services15% Pay Per Click10% Branding10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization5% Graphic DesignHow About Henry, an Advertising company, was founded in 2022. In Altrincham, England, the team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cheddington, England
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10% Direct Marketing25% Branding25% Content Marketing +2 services20% Advertising20% Social Media MarketingAgency Ghost Ltd is a small branding firm established in 2020. Their team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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10% Direct Marketing20% Web Development10% Advertising +6 services10% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Logo10% Marketing Strategy10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web DesignSalonForge is a website development company. They were founded in 2025 and offer Web Development and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% Advertising10% Branding +9 services10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web Design5% Conversion Optimization5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Web DevelopmentDentify Digital, a small Advertising company, is in London, England. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bedford, England
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30% Direct Marketing20% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI20% Search Engine Optimization +3 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Social Media MarketingDirect Marketing company Intermedia Global Ltd. Was founded in 2003. The team provides Direct Marketing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Cheadle Hulme, England
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30% Direct Marketing20% Broadcast Video20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2003, Whichmedia is a Direct Marketing company. Their team provides Direct Marketing and Broadcast Video.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tattenhall, England
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25% Direct Marketing15% Branding15% Graphic Design +3 services15% Marketing Strategy15% UX/UI Design15% Web DesignRowan Marketing, a Direct Marketing company, was founded in 1989. The small team specializes in Direct Marketing and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Thornliebank, Scotland
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25% Direct Marketing25% Commercial Printing25% Graphic Design +1 service25% Packaging DesignFounded in 2010, Claro is a Direct Marketing company. The team provides Direct Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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20% Direct Marketing20% Branding20% CRM Consulting and SI +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DesignFeed is a branding company. They specialize in Branding and CRM consulting and SI and were founded in 2005. The company is located in London, England and Berlin, Germany.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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20% Direct Marketing20% Advertising20% Branding +2 services20% Digital Strategy20% Social Media MarketingBased in London, England, Initials is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Banbury, England
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20% Direct Marketing20% Branding20% Call Center Services +3 services20% Marketing Strategy10% Advertising10% Graphic DesignCorporate Innovations, a branding agency, was founded in 1994. They specializes in Branding and Call Center Services.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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20% Direct Marketing20% CRM Consulting and SI20% Content Marketing +3 services20% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% UX/UI DesignPartners Andrews Aldridge is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 1998, the team provides Content Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oxford, England
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20% Direct Marketing60% Marketing Strategy20% Email MarketingFounded in 2004, Adestra is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerAshford, England
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10% Direct Marketing10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentLloyd Bryant Enterprise is an Advertising company. The agency is based in Ashford, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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20% Direct Marketing20% Branding20% Content Marketing +2 services20% Event Marketing20% Social Media MarketingIn London, England, VAMP is a midsize branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kettering, England
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20% Direct Marketing20% Commercial Printing20% Mobile App Development +3 services15% Fulfillment15% Packaging Design10% Warehousing & DistributionSterling Solutions, a Direct Marketing company, is located in Kettering, England and Edinburgh, Scotland. They focus on Direct Marketing and Mobile App Development and were launched in 1990.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerPortsmouth, England
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10% Direct Marketing20% AI Consulting10% Advertising +6 services10% Branding10% Digital Strategy10% Event Management10% Event Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing StrategyLaunched in 2026, solent signal is a small Portsmouth, England-based AI Consulting company. Their team specializes in AI Consulting and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Worksup, England
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25% Direct Marketing25% Advertising25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignStunning Creations LTD is an Advertising company. Established in 2012, the team specializes in Advertising and Pay Per Click. The company is based in Worksup, England.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London , England
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25% Direct Marketing25% Advertising25% Email Marketing +1 service25% Search Engine OptimizationLocated in London , England, AVRA Media Ltd is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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25% Direct Marketing25% Advertising25% Branding +1 service25% Graphic DesignEstablished in 1999, Ignition Design Consultants Ltd. Is an Advertising company. The company offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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25% Direct Marketing30% Branding25% Advertising +1 service20% Market ResearchMarianna FS is a branding firm. They were founded in 2020 and offer Branding and Advertising.
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List of the Top 15 United Kingdom Direct Marketing Agencies
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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29.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Newquay, England
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26.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.6/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Leamington Spa, England
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30.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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22.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews1.9/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Theale, England
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32.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sheffield , England
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21/40.011.6/20 Reviews2.7/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portishead, England
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Southampton, England
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29.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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26.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews3.3/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Salford, England
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25.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Caldicot, Wales
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26.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.9/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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20.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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21.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9High Wycombe, England
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24.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews3/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Gateshead, England
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18.2/40.011.4/20 Reviews1.7/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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20.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, England
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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21.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brighton and Hove, England
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22.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews1.8/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Direct Marketing90% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sheffield, England
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21.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.3/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Direct Marketing90% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cheltenham, England
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21.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Direct Marketing90% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999London, England
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9.4/40.00/20 Reviews3.9/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Direct Marketing75% Other -
Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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20.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Direct Marketing90% Other -
$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Watford, England
Ability to deliver
7.9/40.00/20 Reviews2.4/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Patchway, England
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7.2/40.00/20 Reviews2.1/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
65% Direct Marketing35% Other -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London , England
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13.7/40.00/20 Reviews7.4/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Direct Marketing70% Other -
$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Exeter, England
Ability to deliver
5.3/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
85% Direct Marketing15% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Peterborough, England
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5.2/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
65% Direct Marketing35% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bootle, England
Ability to deliver
4.9/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Direct Marketing
UK Direct Marketing FAQs
A UK-based direct marketing partner brings deep channel expertise and local compliance fluency. Teams operate within GDPR and PECR, set up lawful bases for processing, manage data processing agreements, and maintain robust opt-in/opt-out flows and suppression lists. They also understand nuances across UK regions and demographics, tailoring offers for British audiences and retail calendars.
Many UK agencies pair creative and offer strategy with rigorous test-and-learn programs, incrementality studies, and JICMAIL benchmarks for direct mail—plus platform know-how across Klaviyo, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, HubSpot, Iterable, and Braze for email/SMS. That combination typically shortens time to value and reduces risk.
Budgets vary because of factors like scope, channels, and data needs. Based on Clutch’s verified pricing data, most UK-based direct marketing firms charge:
- Monthly retainers: £3,000 – £15,000
- Project-based campaigns (strategy, creative, audience build, reporting): £8,000 – £60,000
- Direct mail (print + postage): £0.30 – £1.00 per piece
- Email/SMS platform setup and automations: £5,000 – £25,000
Expect higher fees for sophisticated segmentation, complex integrations, and advanced analytics or attribution.
- Retail and e-commerce — Offer testing, lifecycle automations, and catalog/direct mail.
- Financial services and fintech — Regulated onboarding and compliant remarketing.
- Charities and nonprofits — UK-strong fundraising via mail, DRTV integration, and supporter journeys.
- B2B and professional services — ABM, lead gen, and sales enablement nurture.
- Travel and hospitality — Seasonal campaigns and loyalty reactivation.
- Healthcare and wellness — Compliance-aware patient/member communications.
- Automotive and telecom — Multi-channel acquisition and upgrade programs.
Define your project’s specific goals and guardrails — i.e., acquisition vs. retention, channels, and compliance constraints. Then, go through Clutch’s directories and follow these key steps to identify the ideal partner:
- Review evidence – sector case studies, sample creatives, and incrementality lifts.
- Assess compliance maturity – GDPR/PECR processes, DPIAs, list hygiene, unsubscribe handling, and data retention policies; ask about DMA membership and certifications.
- Check martech fit – experience with your ESP/SMS/CDP/CRM and data pipelines.
- Demand a testing roadmap – audience/offer/creative matrix, sample sizes, holdouts, and reporting cadence.
- Validate resourcing and timelines – peak trading capacity (Black Friday/Boxing Day), SLAs, and escalation paths.
- Compare pricing models – clear scopes for strategy, creative, media, print/postage, and analytics.
- Guarantees of list growth or deliverability; reliance on purchased lists.
- Vague or non-existent GDPR/PECR compliance, no DPA, or weak opt-out/suppression handling.
- No clear testing methodology, control groups, or statistically valid reporting.
- Overemphasis on vanity metrics (opens, clicks) without revenue, CPA, or CLV impact.
- One-size-fits-all creative with no audience or offer segmentation.
- Opaque postage/print costs or no use of Royal Mail incentives where applicable.
- Limited platform experience or reluctance to provide references and KPIs.
Never settle for compromises or trade-offs when choosing the right team. Make sure you’re thorough when assessing potential partners for your project.
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