6 Oct 2026 · TrustList Editorial
Of 39 software deals we covered, only 9 said what happens to customers
Our desk logged 39 software and IT-services deals and 12 vendor layoff announcements in two weeks: 19 deals had closed, 17 awaited…
4 of 18 branding agencies ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
IT services is the broadest label in this directory and covers, at different firms, entirely different work: managed infrastructure and helpdesk, project-based software delivery, cloud migration, security, procurement, or some combination sold as one relationship. Two providers under this heading may have almost nothing in common.
Because the label is wide, the useful filter is the engagement model rather than the capability list. Is this a retained relationship with a service-level agreement and a monthly cost, or project work quoted per piece? Who is accountable when something breaks at two in the morning, and what does the contract actually promise? A provider that answers those precisely is describing a real service; one that answers in capabilities is describing a brochure.
Between them, the 18 branding agencies on this page cover web development (13), social media marketing (12), UI/UX design (12) and web design (11). They also list work in Australia, United States of America, United Kingdom and New Zealand. 18 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
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Q4 2026 edition
4 of 18 branding agencies ranked on evidence held on 6 October 2026: client reviews, vetting, awards and facts each business states on its own website, which we read and date. Nobody pays to be placed.
Positions are fixed for the quarter; the next edition is due in January 2027.

UI/UX Design · Software Development · iOS App · Also in Germany
Sparkassen-Finanzportal GmbH is the central provider of communication and digital services for the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, the German savings bank group.
Why #1: In business 25+ years · Team of 600+, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Social Media Marketing · UI/UX Design · Web Design · Also in Australia
JSAcreative is an independent creative agency in Brisbane, Australia. It was established in 1991 and covers marketing and communication work across design, advertising and digital.
Why #2: Founded 1991, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Social Media Marketing · Web Development · Web Design · Also in Italy
ARC'S is a creative design agency that concentrates on brand advisory and packaging design.
Why #3: Founded 2006, as stated on its own website, read 6 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Web Development · UI/UX Design · Web Design · Also in United Kingdom
Brandpie is a brand consultancy created in 2008. It works with company leaders at turning points such as new management, a major deal or a change of direction, and turns strategy…
Why #4: Founded 2008, as stated on its own website, read 6 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Social Media Marketing · Web Development · Web Design · Also in Netherlands
0to9 Creative Impact Agency is an independent full-service agency in Rotterdam, with offices on the Coolsingel.
Social Media Marketing · Web Development · UI/UX Design · Also in Italy
Auge Headquarter is the Italian-language branch of AUGE Communication, an independent creative agency that works in branding and design.
Social Media Marketing · Web Development · UI/UX Design · Also in New Zealand
BCG2 is a marketing and brand agency that works under the guiding idea that business plus creativity produces growth to the power of two.

Social Media Marketing · Web Development · Software Development · Also in Greece
busybuilding is a branding and design agency based in Athens, Greece. Its team mixes creatives and technologists who build brand identities and visual communication.

Web Development · Web Design · iOS App · Also in United Kingdom
Cravens is a creative consultancy based in the north of England.
Web Development · UI/UX Design · Web Design
Gewest 13, written Gewest13 on its site and formerly presented as Regio13, is a creative agency in Eindhoven.

Social Media Marketing · Mobile App Development · Web Development · Also in Australia
Inlight is a digital product agency in Melbourne that works with clients across Australia.
Social Media Marketing · Digital Marketing · Also in Saudi Arabia
Logohut is a digital agency that helps businesses shape a brand identity and build their online presence. It combines visual design with web development and online promotion.
Social Media Marketing · Mobile App Development · Web Development · Also in Australia
Mustard A Creative Agency is an independent agency with studios in Melbourne and on the Sunshine Coast.
On record: Independent agency

Social Media Marketing · Mobile App Development · Web Development · Also in United States of America
PartnersCreative is a marketing and branding agency based in Missoula, Montana. It builds campaigns for organisations that make communities healthier and easier to live in.
Web Development · UI/UX Design · Web Design · Also in United States of America
Project 13 Inc. is a creative services business offering branding, web development, web maintenance and photo production.
Social Media Marketing · Web Development · UI/UX Design · Also in New Zealand
Redfire is an independent brand strategy and design agency in Auckland, New Zealand.

UI/UX Design · Software Development · CSS · Also in Australia
Creative agency for the built environment offering brand strategy, design and digital work in Australia, New Zealand and the US
Social Media Marketing · UI/UX Design · Web Design · Also in Bahrain
Unisono is a branding and creative marketing agency headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.
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