We're delighted to share that we have been named one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Advertising, Media & Marketing™ 2026 by Great Place to Work® UK.Being recognised alongside some of the best workplaces in advertising, media and marketing is a brilliant reflection of the culture our team has built together at STM.
Agency life moves quickly. New platforms emerge, technology evolves, client challenges change and there's always something new to learn. For us, creating a great place to work means giving people the support, trust and opportunities they need to navigate that change, do work they're proud of and enjoy being part of the team along the way.
From investing in learning and development and creating opportunities for people to progress, to flexible working, wellbeing support and plenty of chances to collaborate across teams, we're always looking at how we can make life at STM even better.
And, as with our other Great Place To Work® recognitions, what makes this one particularly meaningful is that it's shaped by feedback from the people who experience our culture every day: our team.
Great Place To Work® UK administered its research-backed Trust Index™ employee survey and analysed responses from people working across the UK advertising, media and marketing industry to determine this year's list.
Employees were asked about their experiences across areas including work-life balance, fulfilment, job satisfaction, and financial security. The evaluation also considers how consistently organisations create a positive employee experience across different departments and levels of seniority.
Catherine MacDonald, Head of People at STM AGENCY, said:
"We're really proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Advertising, Media & Marketing. Our industry is fast-paced and constantly evolving, so creating an environment where people feel supported, trusted and able to keep developing is incredibly important to us."
"We want STM to be somewhere people can do brilliant work, learn from the people around them, bring new ideas to the table and build a career they're excited about. The fact that this recognition is shaped by feedback from our own team makes it all the more meaningful."
Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK, said:
"Advertising, media, and marketing are industries defined by creativity, innovation, and continual evolution. In such dynamic environments, the UK's Best Workplaces in Advertising, Media & Marketing™ list demonstrates the importance of creating cultures where employees feel supported, inspired, and equipped to succeed."
"Congratulations to STM AGENCY on achieving recognition as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Advertising, Media & Marketing™ and for creating a workplace where people can flourish."
This marks our fourth Great Place To Work® recognition in 2026, following our inclusion in the UK's Best Workplaces™ 2026, UK's Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026 and UK's Best Workplaces for Women™ 2026 lists.