Digital agency stories

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.

Cantarus acquires London-based CRM specialist FlexRM to enhance digital services for sectors including non-profits, public sector, and membership organisations.

IRONMAN 4x4 has been awarded the 2025 iTnews Benchmark Award for Best Retail Project, thanks to a digital overhaul with Soul+Wolf and PKF Digital.

Jaywing has been appointed by InvoCare to enhance digital customer experiences across 60 brands in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

Software provider Codatech has rebranded as Finity, launching a new recfintech platform to streamline recruitment payments for the temporary sector.