Oldham-based Cornerstone Design and Marketing concludes its most successful year by partnering with Prolific North in 2025.
- The agency achieved over 40% revenue growth fueled by new clients and increased activity from existing ones.
- To meet growing demand, Cornerstone expanded its team by eight, increasing its workforce to 35.
- Cornerstone has strengthened ties with sectors like pharmaceuticals, FMCG, health, and leisure.
- Founder David Wadsworth emphasizes quality, strategic growth, and strong partnerships as keys to success.
Cornerstone Design and Marketing, located in Oldham, is celebrating its most prosperous year by teaming up with Prolific North in 2025. This partnership marks a significant milestone for the agency, which is on track to achieve a revenue surge exceeding 40% in the current financial year. The expansion has been driven largely by the acquisition of new clients, alongside increased marketing endeavors from long-standing customers and the introduction of several new website projects.
In response to heightened demand, the agency has welcomed eight new team members in 2024, boosting their staff count to 35. This strategic hiring initiative aims to sustain their commitment to exceptional standards and high-quality service delivery. By joining forces with Prolific North, Cornerstone becomes part of a select group of partners dedicated to supporting and uplifting the creative and digital industries in the North.
David Wadsworth, the founder and managing director, praised Prolific North’s impact on the region, noting that this collaboration aligns well with their shared values and objectives. He stated, “Prolific North has put its stamp on the North, staying at the forefront of our industry with its finger on the pulse. The people there are passionate about what they do, and their values mirror ours, so this partnership makes perfect sense.”
Cornerstone has built a solid reputation, establishing robust connections across various industries including pharmaceuticals, FMCG, health, and leisure. According to Wadsworth, the agency has witnessed consistent growth, with turnover increasing by at least 30% annually for the past few years. This trajectory is expected to be surpassed this year, driven by their success with challenger brands and their expanding national and international presence.
Wadsworth, who started Cornerstone DM as a sole trader in his parents’ attic in Oldham, attributes the company’s roots and straightforward approach to its ongoing success. He stated, “People often ask me why we’re still based in Oldham and not the city center. I’m an Oldham lad born and bred, and I want to put something back in the borough. I like to think it encourages our down to earth, no b*llshit approach. We get the job done with no fuss – we’re only interested in quality and surpassing client expectations.”
Cornerstone’s partnership with Prolific North positions the agency for continued influence and growth in the creative industry.
