Leading digital agency Cantarus is proud to announce its inclusion in Prolific North, one of the North’s most respected industry publications. Cantarus’ story has always been one of ambition, resilience, and growth: what began in the early 2000s as CEO Lee Adams’ side project has since evolved into one of the region’s leading independent digital agencies. Today, the business is plotting its next phase of international expansion, a journey captured in Prolific North’s in-depth feature: “How Manchester agency Cantarus went from side project to plotting global growth.”
In its recent feature, Prolific North explored how Cantarus has scaled sustainably over the past two decades, growing at 20% year-on-year to a team of nearly 80 across Manchester, London, and Moldova. With a Net Promoter Score of +75 - far above industry average - the agency’s reputation for exceptional client service has underpinned this success.
The coverage recognises the agency’s ability to scale while maintaining profitability, with CEO Lee Adams emphasising that Cantarus is focused on “sustainable, margin-conscious growth” rather than chasing revenue at any cost.
The article also spotlighted recent milestones, including the acquisition of CRM specialist FlexRM and the appointment of a Director of North America to spearhead US growth. These steps bring Cantarus closer to its £10m revenue goal while broadening its service offering for membership organisations, not-for-profits, and global brands.
These developments showcase Cantarus’ ambition to become a global player in the digital agency space, while staying rooted in Manchester’s thriving digital community.
CEO Lee Adams commented: "From a side project to international growth, it's been about talent, relationships and making careful choices."
Already ranked 25th in the Prolific North Top 50 Digital Agencies 2025, Cantarus continues to scale with purpose – strengthening partnerships with sector-leading clients including CIM and RIBA, expanding into new markets, and staying true to its Manchester foundations while shaping extraordinary digital experiences worldwide.
The full feature can be read here.
For more information about Cantarus and its services, visit www.cantarus.com or contact [email protected].
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