Observed Signal · Jul 22, 2026 · Profile / Interview · Source: The Drum · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Ben Fox: Be Real Built a Standout B2B Agency
This profile interview with Ben Fox, founder of Fox Agency, describes how he grew a kitchen-table startup (founded in 2010) into an 85-person international B2B agency with offices in the UK and US. Fox’s guiding principle is authenticity—“be real”—which shapes hiring, culture, client relationships and creative work. Early industrial clients such as Parker Hannifin and TMD Friction remain, and work for BearingPoint expanded the agency into enterprise technology, SaaS and digital transformation. The agency operates a hybrid model across London, Leeds, Denver and New York, derives significant revenue from US clients, and is investing in AI, media performance and technology while prioritizing long-term relationships and culture.
Profile of an independent B2B agency highlights cross‑Atlantic expansion, long-term client relationships and investment in AI/media—informative about agency models but not industry-shifting.
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- Ben Fox founded Fox Agency from his kitchen table in 2010.
- Fox Agency employs around 85 people and has offices in London, Leeds, Denver and New York.
- Early clients included industrial companies Parker Hannifin and TMD Friction; many early clients still work with the agency.
- The agency’s work with BearingPoint expanded its involvement in enterprise technology, cloud, SaaS and digital transformation.
- Before opening US offices, almost a third of Fox Agency’s revenue already came from American clients; the US business is now growing rapidly.
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