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  • Social Chain: Steven Bartlett’s first company returns to the black

    Business

    Social Chain, the media agency which was co-founded by Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett, has made its first profit since 2021, it has been revealed. The business, which was also set up by Dominic McGregor, has posted a pre-tax profit of £645,667 for 2024. New accounts filed with Companies House show that Social Chain’s return [...]

    Steven Bartlett co-founded Social Chain in 2014.
  • Huel and Zoe adverts featuring Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett banned

    Business

    Adverts featuring Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett for nutrition brands Zoe and Huel have been banned after it was ruled they failed to disclose their commercial relationship with the celebrity entrepreneur. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said the adverts, which were seen on Facebook in February, “omitted material information” about their links to Bartlett. [...]

    Steven Bartlett made his fortune after co-founding Social Chain in Manchester.
  • Major Mission Group shareholder told to reject Brave Bison bid

    media

    One of Mission Group's major shareholders has been advised to reject by a bid by a competing digital marketing agency Brave Bison, calling the offer "highly unattractive".

    Will London hold it's start-up crown?
  • Owner of Steven Bartlett-founded Social Chain eyes swoop for AIM-listed Mission

    May 12, 2024

    London-based Brave Bison is currently in discussions with Mission's board and major shareholders to garner support for their proposal.

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