Industry Accreditations
Our links with industry bodies give us access to cutting-edge research, white papers and best practice.
BGD Group is the only agency in the East of England to belong to all four of the leading bodies listed on this page.
Recommended Agency Register (RAR)
The RAR assesses capabilities across the marketing industry, providing objective guidance for companies seeking an agency partner. Agencies only appear on the register if they are recommended by a number of different clients - so while all have a fair chance of inclusion, only those with outstanding service will make it.
BGD Group is one of only six digital agencies and one of only three direct marketing agencies in London and the East of England to be voted onto the RAR.
Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB)
The IAB is the trade association for online advertising. Managed on behalf of leading media owners and agencies in the UK internet industry, it acts as an authority on online advertising and promotes industry-wide best practice.
BGD Group is one of only four web design agencies and two integrated agencies in London and the East of England to belong to the IAB.
Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM)
The IDM is Europe's leading professional development body for direct, data and digital marketing. Founded in 1987, the IDM is an educational trust and registered charity and has trained more than 60,000 marketing practitioners; 5,000 hold the coveted IDM Diploma.
BGD Group is the only agency with offices in London and the East of England to hold corporate membership of the IDM.
Direct Marketing Association UK (DMA)
The DMA is Europe's largest marketing and communications trade association dedicated to the protection and development of the UK digital and direct marketing industry. It lobbies on behalf of members against adverse legislation while promoting the expansion of national and international markets.
BGD Group is one of only 11 mid-size full-service digital agency members in London and the South East (and the only one in the East of England). We are also one of only 15 mid-size full-service direct marketing agency members in London and the South East (and, again, the only one in the East of England).
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