About activ

We’re an award-winning national marketing agency delivering comprehensive digital marketing solutions locally through our unique franchise model, The Marketing Agency Franchise™.

Welcome to activ Marketing

We’re the award-winning Marketing Agency Franchise, the longest-running digital marketing franchise in the UK.

With a proven track record of success, we know what works, and we’re here to help you build a thriving marketing business. Whether you're looking to create a strong, locally rooted agency or want the flexibility of running an online marketing business from anywhere in the world, our proven model and experienced team can make that happen.

Katie’s Story

At activ, we have an inspiring story. Our current CEO & Franchisor, Katie Bullon, began her journey with us as an activ franchise partner in 2014. Through her vision and dedication, she orchestrated a UK-wide buy-out of the business, assuming full leadership of the activ franchise in 2021. This acquisition stands as a testament to her unwavering belief in our network.

Katie is an award-winning marketing professional, renowned for her expertise in growth, strategy, and rebranding of large organisations. Her extensive experience made her the ideal leader to propel activ forward. She is a verified franchising expert and a qualified marketer.

In 2021, Katie spearheaded a comprehensive rebranding of activ, coupled with a thorough talent and service review and significant franchise model improvements. Her relentless efforts ensure that the activ brand continues to grow and remains a the premier marketing franchise opportunity in the UK.

Among her numerous accolades, Katie was honoured as the Best Leader in Marketing (agency side) at the prestigious Global Women in Marketing Awards 2022. In the same year she was marked in The Telegraph's Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to watch list gaining an invite to The House of Commons. Most recently, her dedication to the franchise has been recognised as she became a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, with the results to be announced in November 2024.

Connect with Katie on LinkedIn.

Our Mission

To be the preferable option to ‘going it alone’ for any marketing entrepreneur

Our Vision

To be a results-driven, recognised, and empowered UK marketing agency brand with branches run by franchise partners across the country. To be the best franchise partners in the UK for marketing entrepreneurs.

Our Values

1. Client-Centric: We prioritise our clients’ needs, delivering customised solutions that align with their business goals.

2. Creativity: We foster a culture of creativity to bring fresh and unique ideas to our clients’ marketing strategies.

3. Results-Driven: We are committed to understanding problems, to then deliver tangible results that contribute to our clients’ growth and success.

4. Partnership: We build strong, collaborative relationships with our clients, working together to achieve their vision.

5. Adaptability: We stay agile and responsive to the ever-changing marketing landscape, ensuring our clients stay ahead, no matter how small their business is.

6. Heart: We care deeply about the success and well-being of our clients, consultants, and team members.

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