December19 Climbs to 4th in Campaign's Best Places to Work 2025
We've moved up a spot from last year's 5th place ranking, cementing our position among the UK's most employee-centric media agencies.
December19 has been named the 4th Best Place to Work in UK advertising and media by Campaign UK, climbing one position from our 2024 ranking.
This recognition places us firmly among the industry's most people-focused workplaces and validates our commitment to creating an environment where both people and ideas thrive.
What Makes the Ranking Meaningful
Campaign's Best Places to Work isn't just another industry award. The rankings emerge from a rigorous two-stage assessment conducted by Workforce Research Group:
A thorough review of our benefits, policies, and workplace practices
Confidential staff questionnaires that capture authentic feedback about our culture
This methodology means our position comes directly from the voices that matter most – our team members.
Different by Design
Since founding December19, we've built our culture on the same principle that drives our client work: doing things differently creates better outcomes.
"When we started December19, we wanted to build the kind of agency we'd want to work at," says co-founder Dave Barnett. "That meant questioning everything from how we structure teams to how we measure success. This recognition shows that our approach resonates with the people who make our agency tick."
The media landscape demands both analytical precision and creative thinking. Our workplace reflects this balance – data-driven in our decision-making while encouraging the kind of creative spark that traditional structures often stifle.
What Our Team Values Most
The confidential feedback highlighted several areas where December19 stands out:
Autonomy with support: Our planners and specialists have the freedom to shape their approach while knowing guidance is available when needed
Professional development: Investment in both technical skills and leadership capabilities
Work that matters: Connecting our daily efforts to measurable client outcomes
Genuine flexibility: Arrangements that adapt to life rather than demanding life adapt to work
Transparent communication: Regular sharing of agency performance and direction
Looking Forward
While we're celebrating this recognition, we're already focused on how to make December19 an even better place to work in 2026.
"The media industry changes constantly, and so do the needs of our team," notes Managing Director, David Lucy. "We're learning from this feedback and planning new initiatives for the coming year. The goal isn't to climb rankings – it's to create a workplace where brilliant media professionals can do their best work."
For media planning that breaks conventions and delivers results, talk to us about how thinking differently could transform your brand's performance.