Leeds integrated agency reports record turnover as founders sell stake in London operation

Manifest, the Leeds-based integrated agency, has reported a record turnover and is investing £150k in its new headquarters in the Leeds Dock area of the city.

The move coincides with Manifest’s founders selling their stake in the agency’s London operation, Manifest London, for a six-figure sum.

The integrated agency, which reported a £2.5m turnover figure at the end of June, also marks its year-end by announcing a re-brand. As of July 25th, Manifest will be known as ilk agency ltd.

Founded in 1999 by managing director, Nev Ridley, and creative director, Shaun Beaumont, the agency now employs 36 staff across Leeds and Manchester with a new London operation from August 1st.

Nev Ridley, managing director of ilk, commented: “So much has changed over the last 17 years – both in terms of the industry and the way we work. We’ve found that our clients rarely want a single service anymore - they just want the answer or solution to an opportunity or an issue.

“So whether that answer is PR, digital, strategy, video (or a combination) is irrelevant, just so long as the project gets results. We’ve naturally evolved to work that way - which is a core reason why our new brand puts such emphasis on the value of collective, connected and integrated work.”

He continued: “We have grown year-on-year since 1999, and with our investment in our new office at Leeds Dock and another £200k in seven new staff this year, this underlines our dedication to investing in the North.

“We are extremely excited to see what more we can achieve as ilk on both a national and international basis.”

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