We are absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with you. activ Marketing has been recognised with two major national awards at the 2025 Disruptive Franchise Awards. We were named Trailblazer of the Year and Franchise Industry Champion. On top of that, our CEO, Katie Bullon, was shortlisted for Franchisor of the Year and our Support Manager, James Beeson, for Support Manager of the Year.
For us, these awards are more than just trophies. They are proof that the way we deliver marketing, locally through trusted consultants (that join us by invitation through our franchise model) backed by the strength of a national agency, is working and delivering real results for clients like you.
A national agency, delivered locally
From London to Cardiff, Dublin to Northampton, our consultants are embedded in their local communities, supporting businesses across the UK and Ireland. Clients come to us for everything from website design and SEO to social media, paid advertising, email campaigns and complete marketing strategies.
What makes us different is how we deliver these services. You get the best of both worlds, a local consultant who knows your market and takes the time to understand your business, backed by the expertise, processes and resources of our national agency.
Improvements that benefit our clients
This past year we have invested heavily to make our client service even stronger:
- CRM and marketing system: All client activity is now run through a central system, giving greater transparency, efficiency and measurable results.
- Enhanced training for consultants: Every local consultant has access to more structured training than ever before, ensuring they stay up to date with the latest best practice and can deliver consistent, high quality service.
- Automation and AI support: We have rolled out new tools that help clients save time, streamline campaigns and get more value from their marketing budgets.
- And coming soon: we have a huge launch that will be particularly exciting for new businesses managing a tight budget to get started. More on that to follow very soon!
A consistent approach you can rely on
When you work with an activ consultant, you benefit from:
- Local expertise from someone who knows your business and community
- The backing of our national team, systems and award winning processes
- A consistent client experience across all activ branches
- Confidence that every consultant is fully trained and supported to deliver the best results
It is why our network is proud to maintain a 97% client retention rate. Our clients know we are in it for the long term and can be trusted to deliver, time and time again.
Why these awards matter
Yes, we are proud to be recognised nationally, but what really matters is what it means for our clients. These awards show that when you choose activ, you are choosing a partner who combines the best of both worlds, a real person who is local to you with the scale and credibility of a national agency behind them.
That is what makes activ different. You are never just a number with us.
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