The Marketing Agency Franchise

Marketing Agency Franchise

Your Marketing Agency, with activ Marketing

Unlock Your Potential

activ Marketing offers the chance to own a successful marketing agency business backed by a proven franchise model. Avoid the chaos and challenges that can come as a solo start-up.

Since 2008, activ Marketing has empowered entrepreneurs across the UK and Ireland to deliver expert marketing solutions locally. Franchise Partners (FPs) provide services like website development, social media management, marketing strategy, SEO, and design, equipped with everything they need to thrive.

activ Marketing Cardiff

A Business in a Box

Becoming an activ FP means joining a supportive community. FPs gain access to over 200 results-driven marketing services and a wealth of resources from activ’s Cardiff head office team. This allows delivery of full-service marketing solutions while enjoying the flexibility of running their own business, with the backing of an experienced network.

Negate the need to consider:

  • Brand development and growth
  • Team/partner recruitment
  • Legal and back office set up
  • Pricing and asset creation
  • External training
  • Industry accreditations
  • Ceiling levels of billing hours as a solopreneur

Proven Success Since 2008

With over 15 years’ experience, activ Marketing has built a strong reputation in marketing franchising. Many franchise partners have been with activ for more than ten years, reflecting the consistency and success of the model. Thousands of businesses across the UK and Ireland have benefited from activ’s network.

In 2021, award-winning marketer and former FP Katie Bullon, acquired the business and has since transformed the model, making activ a finalist in The Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024.

Your Franchise, Your Way

The flexible business model lets entrepreneurs shape their businesses on their own terms. FPs can choose to be hands-on with clients or delegate day-to-day operations to activ’s dedicated head office team of experts.

Why Choose activ?

A powerful blend of support including:

  • Exclusive Territory
  • Comprehensive Training
  • Proven Business Model
  • Full Back-Office Support
  • Flexible Working
  • Marketing Expertise


This combination allows franchisees to deliver top-quality solutions while enjoying the benefits of self-employment.

Which Franchise brand?

activ Marketing offers two FP trading brands under its strap line, “A National Agency Delivered Locally”:

  • Location Led: Become the local marketing expert with no prior experience—just transferable skills. Receive training, support, and an exclusive territory to build your business backed by a trusted brand.
  • Consultant Led: For small marketing businesses ready to scale, elevate and rebrand your business with activ’s resources and expertise while maintaining your clients. Gain national network support and deliver professional marketing services locally, overcoming the challenges of being a small business.