Heplink named a Top 50 finalist at the UK Small Business Awards

Heplink, a social-first marketing agency based in Sunderland, has been named a finalist at the UK Small Business Awards (SBA) 2025, placing us among the Top 50 marketing agencies in the country.

The judges recognised our modern, results-driven approach to social media marketing and the impact of our content-led growth strategies on UK small and medium-sized businesses.

Heplink was founded at the start of 2025 by Will Hepple, who was 20 when he launched the business. What began as a one-person operation now helps brands grow through short-form content, social strategy and paid media.

"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."

Our core mission is simple: create content people actually want to watch. That approach has worked for clients across the UK, from local trades and service businesses to tech platforms and consumer brands.