In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses face a critical decision: Should you handle marketing in-house or partner with a specialised agency?

While both approaches have their merits, many companies are finding that partnering with an experienced marketing agency delivers more value, flexibility and results — particularly for businesses looking to grow quickly while keeping costs manageable.

What does it cost to hire in house?

In a nutshell, a lot more than working with an agency.* Below are just a few of the team you might need for a rounded marketing campaign:

  • £37,000–£53,000 Marketing Manager
    Someone to lead on your strategy and often take on a lot of the execution.

  • £25,000–£39,000 SEO Specialist
    Someone to improve your website’s visibility in search engines and drive organic traffic.

  • £22,000–£37,000 Paid Media Specialist
    Someone to run your PPC accounts and budgets across Google Ads, Bing, social media and more.

  • £24,000–£36,000 Copy Writer
    Essential for creating compelling, persuasive content that engages audiences and drives action.

  • £26,000–£42,000 Designer
    Crucial for creating visually appealing content that really sells your brand.

Total: £134,000–£207,000

And this is before you have considered recruitment fees, training costs, National Insurance, pension contributions, specialist tools and software and so on.

Why should I work with a marketing agency?

  • First off, it is going to be much more economical. You will be receiving way more bang for your buck.

  • Second, partnering with a marketing agency gives you much more flexibility, access to a wider team of marketers immediately and a range of skills and experiences to benefit your business from day one.

You will benefit from the help we have given to businesses across a load of sectors, from emerging direct-to-consumer brands to specialist e-commerce companies.

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