Bears hit the top 20.

It's official (industry mag The Drum have said so), we're in the top 20 start ups. 

And what's more, we're the only digital specialists on the list.

Here's what they said about us:

Coming up to a year old is Birmingham's newest digital agency, One Black Bear.

The firm was formed by Gareth Brown and Ross Riley as a breakaway from WAA. The pair were originally part of the WebXPress team that was acquired by WAA in 2006, but a year on and the duo left for a new challenge.

They began talks with another Birmingham-based agency, Unsuitable, about joining forces to create a new digital offering that would steer clear of becoming just “another web agency”. With Unsuitable founders Richard Elwell, Steve Price and Jon Harrison all on board as partners in the new venture, One Black Bear was launched.

In February this year, the agency announced itself to the industry, successfully scooping Subaru UK's national digital business by beating RBH Engage and London's Tonic in a pitch.

With the emphasis on creating  “beautiful, usable web applications” and providing services such as website design, web applications, user interface design and online marketing, the agency has managed to attract work with the likes of MensgRoom and Bluewater Shopping Centre.

The team continues to grow and new premises are afoot.

• Bears on Ice

  15th August 08

• Bears in the Woods... and Dunes.. and Mountains..

  14th August 08

• Mensgroom Launches With a Suave New Look

  12th August 08

• Dance Schools MADE to Good Measure

  09th July 08

• Shave Bar Spa Launches a Smooth Online Operation

  07th July 08

• One Black Bear helps set world record

  04th July 08

• Allow us to share Dropbox with you

  25th June 08

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