The companies, deals and people behind creative industries in Leeds. One of the UK's designated growth sectors, as it plays out in Leeds: where investment, funding programmes and scale-ups concentrate.
Leeds creative industries companies make television, film, games, music, design, advertising and marketing for clients across the UK. Channel 4 has its national headquarters in the city, and Leeds Arts University and Leeds Conservatoire train many of the people the sector hires.
This page follows the sector as it plays out in Leeds. Top stories shows what our readers are following now. Company news lists the account wins, launches, productions, office moves and senior hires we have reported over the last 12 months, firm by firm, and the map shows where the companies we cover are based.
For firms weighing up a move to Leeds, the jobs figure shows the size of the sector's workforce from official statistics, updated each year, and Help to set up and grow names the organisations that support creative businesses here, from sector bodies such as Screen Yorkshire to the universities and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
None of the companies pays to be listed, and coverage is an editorial decision.
Former THG and Boots data executive Josh Pearce launches Leeds customer intelligence business Red Onion with sport, retail and wellness clients.
PropertyThe Royal Armouries has picked BDP to design its £100m Waterfront Development, centred on a new 3,500 sq m events hall at Leeds Dock.
A.MacGregor · 30 Oct 2026
Latest newsLeeds-headquartered Channel 4 is set to cut around 300 jobs in the biggest redundancy round in its history, though reports suggest London will bear…
A.MacGregor · 9 Sep 2026
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A.MacGregor · 13 Mar 2026Independently compiled. No company can pay to be added.
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See their latest news →In the news GenesisCare to Open Its Largest UK Cancer Centre in Leeds This Year
See their latest news →| Company | Type | Where | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226PMX | National | Leeds headquartered · Royal House | |
| AAberfield Communications | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 46 The Calls | |
| AArts Council England | National | Marshall's Mill | |
| BBFI | National | London-based · active in Leeds | |
| BBobble Digital | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 4 The Boulevard | |
| BBPI | National | London-based · active in Leeds | |
| BBrand8 PR | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Park House | |
| CCircus PPC | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Tailors Corner | |
| Cconnective3 | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Queen Street | 2019 |
| DDefinition | Independent | Leeds headquartered · One Park Row | |
| DDesign Project | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 80a York Street | |
| EEnjoy Digital | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 23 The Calls | 2008 |
| HHavas Market | International | The Blokhaus | 2005 |
| IICS-digital | National | Leeds headquartered · 2 Park Lane | 2008 |
| IIDHL | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 10 South Parade | 2019 |
| IIMA | International | Leeds headquartered · The Malthouse | 1988 |
| JJBP | National | Cubo | 2026 |
| KKISS | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 46 The Calls | |
 Leeds Arts University | Leeds headquartered · Blenheim Walk | ||
 Leeds Conservatoire | Leeds headquartered · 3 Quarry Hill | ||
| MModo25 | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 1 The Embankment | 2019 |
| OOurCreative | Independent | 16 Globe Road | |
| PPerfect Storm | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Graphical House | 2016 |
| PPowerhouse | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Rodley House | 1999 |
| PProhibition PR | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Victoria Wharf | 2012 |
| PPropaganda | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 1 City Square | |
| RRobot Food | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Globe Point | |
| SSALT.agency | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Springwood House | |
 Screen Yorkshire | Leeds headquartered · Studio 30 | ||
| SSpike | Independent | Leeds headquartered · Marshalls Court | |
| SStormBrands | Independent | Marshall's Mill | 2019 |
| TThe PHA Group | International | Park House | |
| UUK Games Fund | National | active in Leeds | |
| VVisuality Group | Independent | Leeds headquartered · 46 The Calls |
Those in our news in the last 12 months come first, most recent first, then A to Z. No company pays to be listed or to change its place.
Leeds offices from the addresses on each company's record.
Leeds Arts University · Leeds Conservatoire · Screen Yorkshire
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The UK's designated growth sectors, as they play out in Leeds: where investment, funding programmes and scale-ups concentrate. Every company can earn coverage the same way, by making news.
Independently compiled by Leeds Today from our coverage, company filings and research. No company can pay to be added. Last reviewed 5 November 2026.
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