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Think is an independent, award-winning creative agency based in Manchester, with a London office. We help organisations solve brand, digital and marketing challenges through a combination of strategy, creativity, technology and commercially focused thinking. Our multidisciplinary team brings together brand strategy, design, digital marketing, UX, web design and development, allowing us to create joined-up solutions rather than treating each discipline in isolation.

By Nicki Thornley, HR Director, Space & Time This year’s World Suicide Prevention Day feels different for me. Earlier this year, I lost my cousin to suicide and even now, those words are difficult to write. Like many families who experience a loss like this, we’ve spent months trying to make sense of something that feels impossible to understand and asking ourselves the same questions over and over again – what if he’d felt able to say he was struggling?

When an acquirer looks at a marketing services firm, they buy more than revenue streams, client relationships, and creative talent. They’re buying the engine that runs the business. Increasingly, that means assessing digital maturity. Too often, owners underestimate this. They focus on topline growth and client wins, but buyers notice when the data lives in a patchwork of spreadsheets, project management is manual, and reporting is inconsistent.

Absolute Nexa, the bespoke web development agency of the Absolute Group has expanded its team with three key hires across project delivery, development and UX/UI design, as the agency continues to strengthen its digital capabilities.The appointments reflect the increasing need for bespoke, seamless, high-performing digital experiences.

Growth marketing agency Space & Time has appointed Sacha Cunningham to the newly created role of managing partner, growth. Reporting to CEO, Chris Jones, Cunningham will be responsible for leading the agency’s global sales strategy amid continued growth. A proven sales leader, Cunningham brings over 27 years of industry experience to his new role at Space & Time. He joins the agency from Croud, where he was head of business development.

Managing Partner, M&A Advisory As a Managing Partner at M&A Advisory and a Principal at Eaton Square, David initiates M&A transactions that maximise value and fit for clients in the global consulting, marketing communications, digital, and Martech sectors. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, business management, and strategic consulting, I deeply understand the industry dynamics, trends, and opportunities.

M&A Advisory is a central London based mergers and acquisition specialist advising on company sale and acquisition in the global PR, marketing communications and Martech sectors. With a 25-year heritage, the practice is built upon excellent market knowledge, sound business experience and the highest possible deal completion rates. The team are all experienced professionals and business practitioners who deliver a high quality, cost-effective advisory and execution service.

ForrestBrown, the UK’s leading innovation incentives consultancy, has launched Claim Clarity, a free and independent review designed to help businesses identify potential missed opportunities and risks within their most recent R&D tax relief claim. The launch comes in the aftermath of changes to the UK’s R&D tax relief regime.

Not all buyers are created equal. And not all agencies attract a premium. When we speak to acquirers actively looking in the creative space, here’s what consistently makes agencies stand out: A differentiated positioning: a clear “why us” that cuts through a crowded market. Proven growth drivers: recurring revenue, scalable services and sticky client relationships. Creative excellence with commercial impact: work that does not just win awards, but moves the needle for clients.

Cyber insurance is one of those policies you hope you never need to use. With cyber attacks making headlines almost every week, it’s becoming less about if something happens and more about when. Just look at Jaguar Land Rover, Louis Vuitton, M&S and the Co-op. They’re all household names with huge security budgets, yet they’ve still been targeted. The reality is that cyber criminals don’t just go after big businesses.