We’re proud to share another brilliant milestone for Outrank as we’ve officially been ranked 74th in the Prolific North Top 150 Agencies 2026.
The ranking brings together some of the leading digital, PR, creative and integrated agencies from across the North of England, so to see Outrank recognised among them is a huge achievement for our team here in Middlesbrough.
For us, it is another sign of how far the business has come, how much our team has grown and the trust our clients continue to place in us.
And, of course, it gives us another reason to say it:
Not bad from Middlesbrough.
What is the Prolific North Top 150 Agencies list?
The Prolific North Top 150 Agencies ranking brings together agencies from across the North into one definitive list, recognising businesses making an impact across digital, marketing, PR and creative services.
It celebrates agencies of different sizes, specialisms and backgrounds, highlighting the strength of the industry across the region.
For Outrank to place at number 74 among some of the most established and recognised agencies in the North is something we are incredibly proud of.
It is particularly meaningful because the ranking reflects the scale and growth of the agency landscape outside London, something we have always been passionate about.
That growth has also seen Outrank evolve from its digital agency roots into a technology-enabled SME growth platform, combining specialist consultancy with proprietary technology and owned customer acquisition assets.
There is no shortage of talent, ambition or opportunity in the North, and this list proves it!
Where did Outrank place?
Outrank has been ranked at number 74 in the 2026 list.
Prolific North lists us as an independent agency based in Middlesbrough with a team of 54.
It also highlights some of the brilliant businesses we are proud to work with, including Crafters Companion, Rust-Oleum, Promain Paint, the Institute of Hospitality and Evergreen.
Seeing our name alongside those client relationships is especially important to us because our growth has always been closely linked to the growth of the businesses we work with.
We do not see clients as numbers on a spreadsheet.
They become an extension of our team, and we work alongside them to understand where they want to go, what is getting in the way and how digital marketing can help move things forward.
What makes this recognition important to Outrank?
Awards and rankings are always great to receive, but for us, they mean more when they reflect the work happening behind the scenes every single day.
Outrank has grown by investing in people, building strong client relationships and focusing on work that delivers.
That means SEO strategies designed around long-term growth, paid campaigns focused on commercial results, social media that connects brands with the right audiences and websites built to help businesses perform better online.
It also means giving our team the freedom, support and responsibility to get things done.
As we have grown, we have worked hard to make sure the culture behind Outrank grows with us.
The business is bigger than it was a few years ago, but the mindset has stayed the same.
Work hard. Look after people. Deliver for clients. Keep moving.
That approach has helped us grow from a North East agency into a business working with brands across the UK, while keeping Middlesbrough firmly at the heart of what we do.
Why are we proud to be an independent Middlesbrough agency?
We have always been proud of where we come from, Outrank is built in Middlesbrough, and that is a huge part of our identity.
There can sometimes be an assumption that the biggest opportunities, the biggest clients and the biggest agencies need to be based in London or one of the country’s larger cities.
We have never believed that, the North East is full of talented people, ambitious businesses and brilliant ideas.
Our growth has shown that you can build a successful, nationally recognised agency right here in Teesside.
Being ranked alongside agencies from Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and across the wider North makes this recognition even more special.
It shows that Middlesbrough has a place in that conversation too, and we are proud to be part of it.
How has Outrank continued to grow?
Growth at Outrank has never been about chasing numbers for the sake of it.
We have focused on building the business in a way that works for our team and our clients.
That means continuing to expand our expertise, investing in training and development and making sure we stay ahead of changes across search, paid media, social and AI.
Digital marketing moves quickly, the way people search has changed, AI is reshaping how businesses are discovered and platforms continue to evolve.
Our job is to stay ahead of that change and make sure our clients benefit from it. as our services have expanded, so has the experience across the team.
We now work across SEO, PPC, paid social, organic social media, web development, content, digital strategy and emerging AI search opportunities.
That wider knowledge allows us to look at the bigger picture rather than treating every marketing channel in isolation.
What does this say about the Outrank team?
More than anything, this ranking belongs to the team, every campaign launched, page written, advert built, website developed, strategy created and client call handled contributes to where Outrank is today.
The recognition is a reflection of the work our teams deliver every day and the energy they bring to the business.
We talk a lot internally about people, clients and growth because those things are closely connected.
When our people grow, the work gets better.
When the work gets better, our clients grow.
And when our clients grow, Outrank grows with them.
That is the kind of growth we want to keep building.
Another big moment in a brilliant year for Outrank
The Prolific North ranking adds to what has already been an incredible year for Outrank.
We have celebrated some fantastic recognition for our culture, our people and the work we deliver, while continuing to grow the business and support more clients with their digital marketing.
Each award, ranking and milestone is different, but they all point back to the same thing: the people behind Outrank.
We are proud of the culture we have built, proud of the work leaving the building and proud that a business based in Middlesbrough continues to be recognised on a wider stage.
There is still plenty we want to achieve, but it is important to stop occasionally and recognise the progress too.
Number 74 in the Prolific North Top 150 feels like one of those moments.
What comes next for Outrank?
We are proud of number 74, but we are not planning to stand still.
There are more businesses we want to help, more people we want to develop and plenty more opportunities ahead.
Our focus remains the same: keep improving, keep growing and keep delivering work that makes a genuine difference for our clients.
Thank you to everyone at Outrank who contributes to the business every day and to every client who continues to trust us.
Being named among Prolific North’s Top 150 Agencies is a brilliant achievement for the whole team.
Number 74 in the North.
Built in Middlesbrough.