Best Startup Scotland
At Best Startup Scotland we track over 100,000 Scottish startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 71 Social companies in Glasgow. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Social Companies & Startups (Glasgow)
WeeWorld
WeeWorld is an avatar-based multi-player online social network that offers visually distinctive social games and mobile applications.
Founder(s): John McGuire, Michael Kinsella
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Gaming, Mobile, Social
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Firefish Software
Firefish Software is a recruitment and marketing SaaS platform that helps recruiters reach, engage, and recruit top candidates.
Founder(s): Wendy McDougall
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Employment, Information Services, Internet, Recruiting, SaaS, Social Recruiting, Software
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eDrinks
A Digital Wallet and Social Currency for Drinks
Founder(s): Moshe David Rubinstein
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: FinTech, Hospitality, Mobile Apps, Social Media
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Kinnect2
Reimagined Social Media – the social network for brands and consumers
Founder(s): Amina Nabi
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Brand Marketing, E-Commerce, Internet, Social, Social Media, Social Network
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Blushr
Blushr is an online dating platform that enables teenagers to anonymously find out if their crush likes them as well.
Founder(s): Manuel Boca, Sebastian Maraloiu
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Mobile, Social Media
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Opinew
Building trust and increasing conversions for Shopify merchants with the Opinew product Review App. We’re helping Shopify store grow.
Founder(s): Daniel Tsvetkov, Tomasz Sadowski
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consumer Reviews, E-Commerce, Marketing Automation, Social Media Marketing
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Distrify
Distrify lets film distributors and filmmakers sell their films immediately in the familiar embeddable video trailer.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Film, Film Distribution, Logistics, Social Media, Video, Video Streaming
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Keppek
Keppek creates and distributes influencer-driven marketing campaigns for brands and applications.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Brand Marketing, Mobile Advertising, Social Media Marketing
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Fuse Technology
Building apps to connect people together
Founder(s): Daniel Reilly
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Events, Social Media, Software
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Trendii
Trendii is a collaborative & creative social commerce platform that enables users to express themselves in an entirely unique way.
Founder(s): Adam Haggarty, Christopher Latter, David Bentley, Tom Low
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Retail Technology, Social
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Swarmly
Swarmly is an iPhone app that gives users access to a real time swarm map of social hotspots, trending venues and events.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Crowdsourcing, Events, Location Based Services, Real Time, Social Media, Software
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WeatherAds
weather marketing and analytics platform. Analyze and optimize campaigns based on real-time weather events.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Marketing, SEM, Social Media, Social Media Advertising, Social Media Marketing
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Ultimate Member
Ultimate Member is a free WordPress plugin that makes it extremely easy to create powerful online communities .
Founder(s): Calum Allison
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Social Media, Software
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Think Zap
Think Zap is a digital marketing and web design company that helps entrepreneurs, small businesses and existing companies thrive online.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, SEO, Social Media, Web Design
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nooQ
We solve information overload. Award-winning corporate communication platform.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Analytics, Collaboration, Data Visualization, Enterprise Software, Social Media
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HedgeSync
An interactive database featuring hedge funds, CTAs, venture capital funds, private equity funds, private debt and more…
Founder(s): Mel Sutton
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Business Development, Hedge Funds, Social Media, Venture Capital
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Newslines
Newslines is a crowdsourced news search engine
Founder(s): Mark Devlin, Mary Devlin
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Crowdsourcing, News, Social News
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VASTCLICKS
SaaS SaaS
Founder(s): Stuart McLeod
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, SaaS, Social Media Marketing
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Smarter Digital Marketing
We offer a complete range of digital services. We fine tune relevant, unique integrated digital campaigns and long-term strategies.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, SEO, Social Media
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HC Social Media
HC Social Media provides social media and digital marketing services.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Digital Marketing, Social Media
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Parachute Digital Solutions Limited
Parachute Digital Solutions Limited is a digital agency provides web development and digital marketing.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Web Development
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Quotables
Quotables is a company that provides an online platform for sharing quotes.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Developer Tools, E-Commerce, Internet, Social Media, Software
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Spannr
Spannr is a B2B professional network for trades to connect to help share work, tools & advice and recruit & train their workforce.
Founder(s): Garry Mautner, Jacqueline Mautner
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: B2B, Construction, Social Media
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Turning Point Scotland
Turning Point Scotland is a nonprofit group that assists individuals in learning disabilities, health care, criminal justice & homelessness.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Communities, Health Care, Non Profit, Social
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Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is a charity that delivers cultural, sporting, and learning activities for Glasgow’s communities.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Communities, Social
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The Zen Agency
The Zen agency will help your business succeed by designing, implementing, and carrying out your marketing needs.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Marketing, Social Media
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Nomadix Media
International product innovation company. Creating unique wearable digital media technologies that connect digital audiences.
Founder(s): mark evans
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Consumer Electronics, Information Technology, Marketing, Social Media, Video
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Stitch Social Media
Stitch Social Media is a social media marketing company.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Marketing, Social Media Marketing
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Momentpin
Momentpin is a social networking service that enables the user to connects with family and friends in a secure private space.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, Digital Media, Private Social Networking
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We Are Hydrogen
We Are Hydrogen is a specialist social media marketing agency.
Founder(s): Mike Scott
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
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WildHearts Group
WildHearts Group is a non-profit organization that organizes events, training & education programs that help to create global social change.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Education, Non Profit, Social Impact, Training
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360innovate
Drupal development and online marketing agency based in Glasgow
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising Platforms, Consulting, Search Engine, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Web Development
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Clyde Electronics
Clyde Electronics is a social enterprise that offers services like training, consulting, branding, mobile app development, SEO, and others.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Mobile Apps, Social Media Marketing, Web Design
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Blueprint Media
Blueprint Media is a specialist public relations agency.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Public Relations, Social Media Management
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Scottish Police information service
Scottish Police information service is a website that allows users to report crimes, read local news, and advice on how to avoid crime.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: News, Social Media
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Kommando
Kommando Ltd is a marketing & brand company that specializes in live & experiential marketing in the field of transport, retail & finance.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Finance, Social Media
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Morrison Media
Morrison Media is a PR, public affairs, media training, social media, digital strategy and marketing company.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media
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Disruptive Insight
Disruptive Insight is a digital behavioral intelligence consultancy.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Social
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PENSOL Technologies
PENSOL Technologies is a web development company that has been offering distinctive and professional website design services.
Founder(s): Bilal Ahmad
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Apps, E-Commerce, Information Technology, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Software, Web Design, Web Development
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Bright Signals
Bright Signals makes creative content and immersive experiences that change the way people feel.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, Web Design
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CoachFX
CoachFX is full service site with session builder software and access to thousands of drills.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Social Media, Software, Sports, Video
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Barrhead News
Barrhead News is a print and electronic magazine that provides news on various topics such as national, international, and sports.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: News, Publishing, Social News
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Zostro Digital
Zostro Digital is a marketing and advertising company.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Creative Agency, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, SEO, Social Media
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Maggie’s Centres
Maggie’s Centres is a non-profit organization that offers emotional support and practical advice for people living with cancer.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Health Care, Non Profit, Social Assistance
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Innovation Digital
Innovation Digital is a web design agency that focuses on SEO, SharePoint, CRM, social media, copywriting, Google Analytics, and hosting.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: CRM, Digital Media, SEO, Social Media, Web Design, Web Development
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XBLGamerhub
XBLGamerhub is a publication, social gaming community and YouTube presence.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Gaming, Social
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Shettleston Housing Association
Shettleston Housing Association is a charitable platform that provides affordable homes & related services for the public within the region.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Charity, Communities, Social
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ValueAdd
ValueAdd provides bookkeeping, social media, administration and support services.
Founder(s): Michelle Smith
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Accounting, Financial Services, Office Administration, Social Media
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SEOWeb Solutions
SEOWeb Solutions is an SEO firm that specializes in online design, social media, web development, marketing, and eCommerce.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Graphic Design, Internet, Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Web Design
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Civic House
Civic House is a nonprofit firm that boosts & incubates the effect of social tech and civic initiatives, projects and organizations.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Non Profit, Professional Networking, Social Impact
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Strive Digital
Strive Digital provides branding, web & app design, online & offline marketing, and social media management.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Marketing, Social Media Management, Web Design
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Direct Distribution
Direct Distribution generate visitors, audiences and customers for clients via the power of print media.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: News, Social Media
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HuzuTech
HuzuTech is a social gaming studio and social gaming platform development company.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Blogging Platforms, Collaboration, Social Media, Software
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MBL Web Design
MBL Web Design offers web design, web marketing and social media services.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Social Media, Web Design
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Third Sector Lab
Third Sector Lab specialize in social media strategy and training for charities, social enterprises and community groups.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Consulting, Email Marketing, Internet, SEO, Social Media Management, Web Design, Web Development
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POSH Communication
Posh Communication is a group of enthusiastic communications & marketing specialists in the tourism and travel industries.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Public Relations, Social Media, Web Design
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Beautiful Pixels
Beautiful Pixels specializes in web design, social media marketing and email marketing campaigns for a number of Glasgow-based companies.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Web Design
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NSDesign
NSDesign is a technology marketing company working with individuals, companies and organizations to develop their technology skills.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Business Intelligence, Marketing, Social Media
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Maraid Design
Maraid Design is an IT firm that provides SEO, content management systems, social media, website design and development services.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: SEO, Social Media, Web Design
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The Design Therapist
The Design Therapist provides web design, branding and social media services.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Social Media, Web Design
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Rotary Residential and Care Centres
Rotary Residential and Care Centres offer professional care and support services for adults with cerebral palsy and related disabilities.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Assisted Living, Charity, Health Care, Non Profit, Social
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DanceRockIt
The only Social Network App for Dance
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Social Media
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Carlos Alba Media
Carlos Alba Media is a public relations and digital marketing agency.
Founder(s): Carlos Alba
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing
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TMRI
TMRI Countless gadgets have been developed to measure and record the number of daily steps you have taken from walking to the bathroom.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Robotics, Social Media, Software
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Premier Acting Agency
Premier Acting Agency manages and promotes people for work within the TV, film and media industries.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Social Media
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Emjay PR
Emjay PR is offering PR and Associated Service specializing in social media management, B2B, event management, website marketing, much more.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: B2B, Event Management, Social Media Management
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Via-Duct
Via-Duct provides social media management, graphic design and web development services.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Web Development
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Scotweb Digital
Scotweb Digital is a small team of experts in SEO & Digital Marketing, web developers and graphic designers who will support your company.
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Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Digital Marketing, Social Media, Web Design
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J & B Promotions
J & B Promotions supplies promotional products.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Advertising, Brand Marketing, Event Promotion, Social Media Marketing
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Hollicom
Hollicom is a public relations and strategic communications agency.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: Public Relations, Social Media
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Catchfish Online
Catchfish Online is a web designer.
Founder(s):
Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Industries: SEO, Social Media, Technical Support, Web Design, Web Development
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