Sunderland Based Agency Named Finalist at The UK Small Business Awards

Heplink, a fast-growing social-first marketing agency based in Sunderland, has been announced as a finalist at the UK Small Business Awards (SBA) 2025, marking a major milestone in the company's rapid rise within the UK's creative and digital sector.

The SBA judges recognised Heplink for its modern, results-driven approach to social media marketing and its impact on UK SMEs through content-led growth strategies. The nomination places the company among the most promising emerging businesses in the country.

Heplink was founded at the start of 2025 by Sunderland entrepreneur Will Hepple, aged just 20 when he launched the business. What began as a one-person operation has quickly become one of the North East's most exciting creative startups, helping brands grow through effective short-form content, social strategy, and paid media.

Speaking on the nomination, Founder & CEO Will Hepple said:

"Being named a finalist is a huge moment for us. I started Heplink to help brands connect with their audiences on a genuine human level, and to see that approach recognised nationally means everything. It shows that great creative work doesn't always need to come from London, the North East can compete on a national stage."

Will's strong belief is that modern marketing should blend creativity, storytelling, and commercial strategy, not just rely on typical traditional marketing or outdated formulas. He spent years learning social trends, human psychology, and different social media platforms, which led to the core mission behind the agency:

create content people actually want to watch.

This approach has resonated across the UK, from local trades and service businesses to tech platforms and consumer brands. It's also driving attention online, where Heplink-produced content consistently generates millions of organic views monthly.

The final for the UK Small Business Awards is in December, where they will be going head to head with businesses across the country to see who will be crowned the winner.

Heplink
12 woodlands drive, sr6 7tr
07410567500
William@heplink.co.uk

Heplink is a Sunderland-based social-first marketing agency helping UK brands earn attention through high-performing content, modern social strategy, and creative campaigns. Founded in 2025, the agency specialises in short-form video, paid advertising, and brand storytelling; working with SMEs across the UK to turn their online presence into a genuine growth engine. Despite being a young company, Heplink has already delivered millions of organic views and is building a reputation as one of the North East's most exciting emerging creative agencies.

This release was published on openPR.