Digital agency stories

Wellington startup Dcentrica has unveiled Metaport, a platform giving digital agencies real-time visibility of security and maintenance risk.

Ultamation taps Manchester digital agency Pixel Kicks to build a unified WordPress and WooCommerce platform for its growing software services.

PushON launches Connect to unify fragmented eCommerce marketing, promising cross-channel insight and clearer links between spend and sales.

Apadmi eyes 20% FY26 growth after posting GBP £30 million revenue, fuelled by fresh client wins and senior hires in Amsterdam and marketing.

New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.

Widdop launches its first direct-to-consumer eCommerce site for Softies plush toys, marking a major digital shift for the 140-year-old brand.

OpenID will launch global conformance tests for key digital ID standards from February 2026, supporting eIDAS 2.0 and other schemes.

IDHL launches IDHL Labs, a group-wide AI incubator backed by GBP £1.5 million to fast-track automation, tooling and data-driven services.

Umbraco 17, the latest long-term supported CMS, launches with load balancing, enhanced search, and a direct upgrade path from version 13 for enterprise users.

Glass Atlas launches as a new digital agency uniting four brands with 180 experts to offer integrated marketing and commerce technology services.

Manchester-based digital agency PushON appoints three senior developers with over 50 years' experience to support growth and enhance eCommerce platforms.

Glass Atlas has launched in the UK and Ireland, merging four agencies into one 180-strong team to offer integrated digital marketing and commerce services.

Umbraco has appointed Phil Whittaker as Staff Engineer (AI) to lead MCP Server development, enhancing AI integration and control within its CMS platform.

Umbraco has opened a Bristol office to bolster support for UK digital agencies and enterprise clients using its open-source content management system.

AlphaSense has unveiled a new brand and website as its AI-driven platform surpasses $400 million in annual recurring revenue, doubling growth since 2024.

Christchurch-based digital agency Voyage celebrates 10 years, focusing on AI integration and a strong workplace culture to drive future growth.

Herefordshire’s TSD and Perplex Digital have won top awards at the Umbraco Awards 2024 for their innovative eCommerce platforms and AI integrations.

Chris Burgess has been named CEO of CTI Digital, leading its UK expansion with a focus on AI, VR, and AR to enhance digital transformation services.

HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.

DEPT has been named Adobe's Digital Strategic Innovation Partner of the Year in India for its pioneering use of Adobe solutions and digital inclusivity efforts.