We are thrilled to share that Outrank has been selected to appear on the Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 North East list for 2025, an accolade that recognises the region’s most dynamic, fastest-growing privately held companies. The list, officially published on 17 October 2025, tracks average annual turnover growth over three years, rewarding businesses with consistent, profitable expansion.
This listing is a major milestone for us, and one that underscores a year of ambition, bold decisions, and collective effort. We’re proud to announce that Outrank has been ranked 30th on the Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 for 2025, securing the top position among the region’s most high-achieving businesses.
Why This Matters
To be acknowledged by Ward Hadaway among the Fastest 50 is no small feat. Eligibility criteria are rigorous:
- The business must be privately owned and profitable,
- Must have shown growth in turnover for three consecutive years,
- Must have turnover exceeding £1 million each year,
- Must demonstrate positive pre-tax profit each year,
- Correctly file up-to-date accounts.
This means that simply making the list is a marker of sustained financial health, operational excellence, and growth discipline.
At Outrank, this recognition isn’t just about outward prestige; it’s a reflection of what we do internally: invest in our people, deliver meaningful client results, and maintain the discipline to scale well.
Our Track Record: Not Just a One-Off
We aren’t new to awards and recognition; in fact, we see them as milestones that reflect consistency. A few recent highlights:
- Our agency was ranked among the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
- We’ve been named 3rd in the UK in the Great Place to Work® Awards 2025
- We are officially recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Advertising, Media & Marketing, Best Workplaces for Development™ 2025, Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2025 and Best Workplaces for Women
- On the local front, we were crowned Tees Business Small Company of the Year in 2025
- We were shortlisted as a finalist for Small Tech Business of the Year at the Tees Tech Awards 2025
- In 2025, we were shortlisted for Best Agency Culture at the UK Agency Awards
- We are also shortlisted at the 2025 Tees Businesswomen Awards: Outrank Operations Director, Francesca Kosina is a Business Woman of the Year Finalist, whilst the Outrank team are nominated for Business of the Year, winners are due to be announced in November
These accolades are more than trophies; they reflect our approach of placing people first, delivering client outcomes, and scaling sustainably.
What This Means for Our Clients & Team
Being among the Fastest 50 in the North East sends a strong signal to clients, prospects, partners, and the market: Outrank is not just growing, but growing responsibly. It reinforces trust, credibility, and our capacity to deliver on bigger challenges.
For our team, this is vindication of the daily effort, creativity, and grit you bring. Each client campaign, each late night, each brainstorming session has contributed to a bigger narrative: one where Outrank rises together.
Thank you to our clients, partners, and especially our team. This recognition belongs to all of us!