Integrated communications group DRPG has been named Global Agency of the Year at the 2025 C&IT Awards, recognising its development from a UK-based film agency into a global business operating across three continents.
The accolade lands in a landmark year for the group, its 45th anniversary, and coincidentally its 45th industry award of the year, underlining four and a half decades of creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the live, digital, and film space.
In Europe, the establishment of DRPG Germany in 2018 strengthened the group’s regional presence. Related industry notoriety includes RheinTalk, a German-language thought leadership series promoting knowledge exchange and collaboration.
In North America, DRPG has expanded through the acquisitions of A-Vision in 2021 and The Special Event Company (TSEC) in 2024. These moves have created a full-service US operation delivering live experiences for clients such as Lenovo, Pepsi, GSK, and BT.
Through its partnership with Maritz Global Events, under the More Than Experience alliance, DRPG has further extended its international capabilities, combining creative delivery with large-scale operational capacity for global clients.
Dale Parmenter, CEO and founder of DRPG, said, “This award couldn’t be more symbolic – 45 years, 45 awards, and recognition as Global Agency of the Year. We’ve built something truly unique, one agency that delivers globally, thinks locally, and collaborates well.
“For me, it’s a moment to celebrate the people who make DRPG what it is. Every success, every evolution, has come from the talent, passion, and dedication of our teams around the world. This award belongs to them.”
In 2025, international work represented 28% of DRPG’s total activity, with projections to exceed 35% in 2026. Following the TSEC acquisition, North American revenue doubled, and EBITDA grew by 94%.
Matt Franks, Global Director of Events at DRPG and CEO of The Special Event Company (TSEC), added: “For our clients, DRPG represents one connected network, a single global agency capable of delivering creative excellence anywhere in the world. Quality, creativity, service, consistency, time and cost efficiency: these are the reasons our clients see us as their agency of choice.”
Clients including BT, GSK, JLR, Novo Nordisk, Ferrari, IFS, and Lenovo now work with DRPG across multiple territories, supported by a single global service model.
Dagmar Mackett, Managing Director of DRP Germany, said, “Our strength lies in the breadth of what we offer, from live events and film to digital, strategy, and communications. Whether we’re producing a broadcast, an event, or a campaign, the approach is always the same: collaboration, shared insight, and creating value through integrated delivery.”