Creative and brand agency DHD says it is preparing for a milestone year of growth and global impact, building on a record-breaking 2024.
Founded in Kilkeel in 2008 and now operating from Belfast’s Ormeau Labs, the agency has tripled its headcount since 2020 as it continues to deliver comprehensive marketing solutions that transform brands.
In recent months it has hired six new team members and celebrated major client wins, including the prestigious Harvard Business School.
It has also partnered with renowned institutions such as MIT, University of Michigan, Northwestern, and Penn, cementing its reputation as a trusted global creative partner.
Closer to home, DHD (www.wearedhd.com) has collaborated with leading brands including McLaughlin & Harvey, Cancer Fund for Children, Carbon Responsible, and Two Stacks Whiskey.
The agency, which has worked with hundreds of businesses and organisations across sectors such as retail, food, hospitality, tourism, energy, and non-profits, offers expertise spanning strategy, brand, design, video, photography, website development, and social media management.
And DHD says its recent growth positions it for further success in dynamic fields such as healthcare, sustainability, sport, and entertainment.
Founder and creative director David Henderson says: “Our move to Belfast in 2022 placed us closer to clients and partners, enhancing our ability to innovate quickly and forge valuable new connections.
“The collaborative energy and access to talent have been game-changing, enabling us to build a strong, creative, and well-rounded team.”
He added: “We’ve come a long way since starting with just a handful of us and some big ideas back in 2008. Now, we’re a team of 15 and still growing.
“Seeing globally renowned clients like Harvard Business School trust us is proof that creative passion and hard work resonate, no matter where you’re based.
“Building and rebuilding brands is what we do best, and in 2025, we are going to be working with some genuine, globally renowned household names.”
As well as breaking into new sectors, the agency also plans to expand its social media and content strategy services while continuing to push creative boundaries in videography and photography, and believes it will elevate its profile by attending industry-leading events such as SaaStock in Dublin, MAD//Fest in Manchester, Web Summit in Lisbon, and client showcases in London.