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Ardmore jumps 55 places in UK’s best-run agencies rankings

HOLYWOOD-based integrated communications agency Ardmore has again made it into the UK’s top 100 list of best-run independent agencies for 2019.

And this time is has jumped 55 places to number 26 in The Drum’s prestigious rankings, beating an international hot list of big brand agency names.

The Drum is one of the world’s largest media platforms and its independent agencies census analyses the best-run independent agencies in the UK by ranking them based on analysis of two years’ worth of data across a variety of metrics.

Ardmore was also last year recognised as Northern Ireland’s media agency of the year at the Irish Media Awards.

Led by chief executive John Keane, who is also chair of Worldwide Partners Inc, a global advertising and marketing network of more than 80 independent agencies, Ardmore delivers innovative campaigns for a growing roster of local, national and international clients.

Ardmore managing director Mark Irwin said: “Our massively improved position in The Drum’s Top 100 roster is only possible due to our amazing clients who allow us to create brilliant work together. For that work to be recognised internationally and on such an important platform is really satisfying.

“I’m particularly delighted for everyone in our team that their hard work and talent continues to be recognised on such a prestigious stage. Their relentless focus and dedication to achieving spectacular results for our clients is truly inspiring.”