C&IT's five agencies to watch in 2017

28 November 2016 by Lizzie Cernik

This week, C&IT picked five agencies to look out for in 2017, with impressive growth and an ability to push creative boundaries.

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C&IT has revealed which five agencies it believes will be the ones to watch in 2017. The agencies to keep an eye on in 2017 will be top ten contender Smyle, global challenger Avantgarde, acquirer BCD Meetings & Events, people champion FIRST, and award winner, Rapport: The People Activation Agency.

Five Agencies to Watch in 2016: How did they fare?

Review: Five agencies to watch- Chillisauce

The five agencies have already witnessed an exciting 2016 and expect to see further growth and development next year. The agencies chosen include the people champion, the acquirer, the top ten contender, the award winner and the global challenger.

Let C&IT know if you agree or, if not, who you think will be the agencies to look out for in 2017? You can tweet us at @CITmagazine or comment below. 

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