Big+Bold, a leading creative agency based in Belfast, is making waves not only for its work but also for its values. As Northern Ireland’s first B Corp Certified agency in its sector, Big+Bold is committed to sustainable impact, ethical practices, and meaningful growth. Alongside certifications in Clean Creatives, Cyber Essentials, and the Living Wage, they’ve recently joined leading industry bodies including the IPA, IDI, and ICAD. But this isn’t about collecting badges – it’s about redefining business success beyond profits, and embedding purpose into every partnership, hire, pitch, and production.
One of Big+Bold’s most ambitious initiatives is IRENE—a new collective of top independent creative companies across Ireland, co-founded by Big+Bold alongside Hundred Studio, SugarRush, and MashMob. IRENE represents a bold new model for collaboration in the creative industries, uniting resources, talent, and strategic vision. It’s built on the belief that the future of creativity is connected, and that Ireland can be a global force for creative excellence. IRENE welcomes freelancers, agencies, suppliers, and specialists across the island, signalling a wider movement towards co-operative growth in the sector.
What Sets Big+Bold Apart?
At its core, Big+Bold is driven by a mix of deep expertise and uncompromising values:
- Multi-sector Specialism: The agency has embedded itself within diverse industries from fintech and healthcare to hospitality, insurance, energy, and manufacturing earning a reputation for learning each client’s unique context and creating tailored, impactful work.
- Integrated Delivery: Big+Bold offers end-to-end creative services, from brand development to campaign execution, strategy to social media, ensuring continuity and clarity in every project.
- Creative Clarity: Their approach prioritises clean, confident ideas grounded in strategic insight, always aligned to real goals.
- Results That Matter: The agency measures success not just in creative accolades, but in real-world outcomes whether driving awareness, revenue, footfall, or engagement.
- Values-Driven Ethos: Sustainability, purpose, and long-term thinking are embedded into their business model.
- Sustainable Growth: Despite doubling in size over the past two years, Big+Bold continues to scale thoughtfully without sacrificing its creativity or culture.
Big Moves: From Belfast to Berlin and Beyond
2025 is a milestone year for Big+Bold. Following a year of standout growth, the agency is expanding its physical and creative footprint with new offices in Berlin and New York, complementing its existing Belfast and Dublin locations. This four-city presence enables Big+Bold to deliver both local depth and international scale for clients.
Leadership is also evolving. Longstanding Creative Director Matthew Lavery is relocating to Berlin, where he’ll continue to work with the team remotely while beginning a new chapter in both life and marriage. To maintain momentum on the ground, Darren Davison has joined as Creative Lead. Formerly of ASG and bringing 25+ years of experience, Darren is known for uniting big ideas with strategic sharpness. His leadership marks an exciting shift as Big+Bold also bolsters its Media and Digital teams in parallel.
A Track Record of Impact
Big+Bold’s reputation has been forged through work that balances creativity with commercial results. They’ve partnered with ambitious brands across Ireland, the UK, and internationally including major healthcare providers, fintech disruptors, cultural icons, and environmental pioneers. Whether it’s launching a global identity system or driving footfall to a visitor attraction, their work is defined by three things: purpose, precision, and punch.
Their multi-sector fluency from luxury to logistics, public to private – gives them an edge in delivering strategies that resonate and endure. They understand how to tell the right story, to the right audience, with results that move businesses forward.
Looking Ahead: Confidence Into 2026
With a strengthened leadership team, expanded capabilities, and a growing international presence, Big+Bold is entering 2026 with confidence. Their belief is clear: creative clarity, strategic insight, and smart execution will propel both their business and their clients’. Whether it’s brand development, campaign work, or long-term creative partnerships, Big+Bold aims to drive real results and make bold ideas matter.
As David Nurse, Managing Director, puts it: “With Darren on board, we’re not just continuing our creative momentum, we’re supercharging it.”