Next 15 Group

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Background

Next 15 Group is a business growth consultancy and advertising company.1โ€œHome,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/BlfwW,2โ€œNext 15,โ€ LinkedIn. Archived July 18, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Next 15 Group has serviced at least 11 clients with fossil fuel interests,3See fossil fuel clients table including RWE,4โ€œClient stories,โ€ Mach49, Accessed August 15, 2025. Archived August 15, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Shell,5Mach49 Expands EMEA Presence and Leadership,โ€ PR Newswire, April 4, 2023. Archived August 15, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/TLM37 British Gas,6โ€œSavanta โ€” British Gas,โ€ Next 15, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/4xlWt SGN,7โ€œUtilities & infrastructure,โ€ Transform, Accessed August 8, 2025. Archived August 8, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. and the International Council on Mining and Metals.8โ€œRegister for 1st June 2024 – 30th September 2024,โ€ PRCA, 2024. Archived September 26, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog Next 15 Group has also worked with major meat and dairy industry players such as the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef9,โ€œNational Roundtables Minutes January 18, 2023,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Archived August 8, 2024. Archive URL: http://archive.today/wYc4O, Lactalis,10โ€œSMG,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/DqAUi Danone,11โ€œSMG,โ€ Next 15, Accessed September 30, 2025. Archived September 30, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/DqAUi and Arla Retail.12โ€œSMG,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/DqAUi It has also worked for clients in other polluting sectors, for example, aviation13โ€œWIZZ AIR HOLDINGS PLC ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS F25,โ€ Wizz Air, 2025. Archived October 9, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. and agrochemicals.14โ€œOur brands,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/X38OH

Next 15 Group has also worked for the renewables sector15โ€œCeres Power Holdings plc: Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025,โ€ Design Portfolio, September 26, 2025. Archived October 9, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. and environmental16โ€œThey can’t arrest this billboard,โ€ Ads of the World, Accessed August 4, 2025. Archived July 18, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/oOILF and animal rights organisations.17โ€œPETA’s Festive Campaign Asks You to End Christmas’s Most Sinister Tradition,โ€ Little Black Book, November 13, 2023. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/k1SSd

Although headquartered in the UK, Next 15 Group has a presence in 16 countries.18โ€œHome,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/BlfwW It has at least 27 subsidiary companies,19See related organisations section below although it specifies on its website that it is not a holding company, but rather a โ€œdecentralised network.โ€ Next 15 Groupโ€™s four key areas of focus are consumer insight (helping companies to understand their customers), customer engagement (assisting the companies to engage with their customers), customer delivery (improving the way companies interact with their customers), and business transformation (for example, helping companies with their overall strategy).20โ€œHow Weโ€™re Different,โ€ Next 15. Archived June 29, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/1hIkh

Next 15 Group also refers to itself as the โ€œNext Network.โ€ It was founded in 1995 as Text 100, changing its name to OneMonday Group in 2000, and then to Next Fifteen Communications Group plc in 2002. It became Next 15 Group in 2023.21โ€œOur History,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/yswoN  

In June 2025, Next 15 Group announced the discovery of potential serious misconduct at one of its subsidiaries, Mach49โ€”an agency that specializes, among other areas, in the energy sector.22โ€œMach49,โ€ Next 15. Archived May 24, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/Q0iQv Next 15 did not disclose the details of these concerns, but terminated the contracts of three senior managers at Mach49, and the CEO of Next 15 retired.23โ€œUKโ€™s Next 15 warns on profit, shares dive 21%,โ€ Reuters, June 26, 2025. Archived July 20, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. In August 2025, Next 15 Group announced that it would be permanently closing Mach49.24โ€œNext 15 to permanently close Mach49 subsidiary,โ€ London South East, August 28, 2025. Archived October 9, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Cb7xU

Stance on Climate Change

Next 15 Group says that its goal is to โ€œMake sure we leave the world a better place than we found it,โ€25โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH and that โ€œFor Next 15, sustainability is a cornerstone of our business strategy. We recognise its vital role in achieving lasting success and creating a positive impact on society and the environment.โ€26โ€œHow Weโ€™re Different,โ€ Next 15. Archived June 29, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/1hIkh

Next 15 has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. It also set a target to reduce emissions by 42% by 2030, relative to a 2020 baseline. However, in 2025, Next 15 estimated its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions at 55,740.7 tCOโ‚‚eโ€”more than double its 2020 baseline of 26,410.9 tCOโ‚‚e.”27Next 15 Carbon Reduction Plan,โ€ Next 15, May 22, 2025. Archived June 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/cHppV

Next 15 had planned to submit its emissions reduction targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)โ€”a corporate climate action organization that provides standards, tools, and guidance to help companies set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to reach net-zero by 2050โ€”at the start of its 2025 financial year. However, the company missed its self-imposed deadline, citing โ€œsignificant changesโ€ that prevented it from establishing a suitable emissions baseline. Next 15 says that โ€œour commitment to being science-aligned in our approach remains firm.โ€ At the time of writing, to DeSmogโ€™s knowledge, they have not set a revised target date for submission to SBTi.28โ€œNext 15 Carbon Reduction Plan,โ€ Next 15, May 22, 2025. Archived June 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/cHppV

Next 15 has not declared its advertised emissionsโ€”the additional emissions resulting from increased sales of polluting products as a result of advertising.

Climate governance at Next 15 encompasses an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) committee29โ€œCorporate Governance,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 7, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. and an internal sustainability group, known as โ€œGreen 15.โ€ Green 15โ€™s โ€œprimary goal is to continually build awareness and create as much opportunity to engage everyone in our initiatives across the Group and positively influence in support of a greener, more sustainable way of living.โ€30โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH

Next 15 says that โ€œour intention is to work with clients who have sustainable business models and are committed to the low-carbon transition,โ€31โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH and that โ€œweโ€™re not afraid to turn away profitable work that has a negative impact.โ€32โ€œOur Strategy,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 7, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/Lx56W Next 15 has acknowledged that working with clients in the oil and gas industry poses both a reputational and financial risk, however it has not eschewed working with clients in the fossil fuel sector, saying instead that โ€œwe do not work with clients in the fossil fuel extraction sector unless it is to help them materially change the course of their business to have a more positive impact.โ€33โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH

A Next 15 Group subsidiary, Elvis, has signed the Clean Creatives pledge to decline future contracts with the fossil fuel industry.”34Clean Creatives Pledge Signers – Agencies,โ€ Clean Creatives. Archived July 9, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/aEVe1  In 2025, Elvis signed a petition calling for a ban on fossil fuel advertising in the UK.35โ€œShould agencies sign up for a fossil fuel ban?,โ€ More About Advertising, July 2025. Archived July 10, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/s4zqX Both Elvis and another Next 15 subsidiary, Archetype, have B Corp status,36โ€œESG Strategic Priorities roadmap,โ€ Next 15. Archived April 19, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/5b4vx a certification that recognises businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental performance.

Next 15 has promoted the ESG credentials of its subsidiaries using paid ads on LinkedIn, for example, sharing its tree planting initiatives at its company SMG.37โ€œPositive impact at SMG,โ€ LinkedIn Ad Library, Accessed October 10, 2025. Archived October 13, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.,38โ€œPositive impact at Archetype UK,โ€ LinkedIn Ad Library, Accessed October 10, 2025. Archived October 14, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.

LinkedIn advert promoting Next 15 agency SMG delivering tree planting
Source: LinkedIn Ad Library.39โ€œPositive impact at SMG,โ€ LinkedIn Ad Library, Accessed October 10, 2025. Archived October 13, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.

Funding

For the year ending 31 January 2025, the Next 15 Group made ยฃ569.7m in net revenue.40โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.

In June 2025, Next 15 Group announced that it had uncovered potential serious misconduct at one of its subsidiaries, which led to Next 15 warning that its 2026 profit would likely be below market expectations.41โ€œUKโ€™s Next 15 warns on profit, shares dive 21%,โ€ Reuters, June 26, 2025. Archived July 20, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.

Since 2004, the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has listed Next 15 Group.42โ€œHistory,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/yswoN AIM is a sub-market of the London Stock Exchange for smaller companies.

Of Next 15 Groupโ€™s shareholders,43โ€œShareholder information,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 28, 2025. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/6YOfp Aviva Investors and Aberdeen hold significant fossil fuel assets.44โ€œEnsuring Climate Crisis: The Insurance Industry and Fossil Fuel Giants,โ€ Boycott Bloody Insurance. Archived July 21, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.,45โ€œAberdeenโ€™s statement on principal adverse impacts (PAIs) of investment decisions on sustainability factors,โ€ Aberdeen plc, June 30, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.

In its 2024 and 2025 annual reports, Next 15 Group reported on how climate change affects its financial position and operations (Climate-related Financial Disclosures).46โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH In 2024, Next 15 Group said that one of its main climate-related risks was โ€œExposure to sectors/clients with higher exposure to climate-related risksโ€ and acknowledges that โ€œThere is a risk that if we work with sectors with the highest levels of transition risk, such as oil and gas, we lose revenue as they struggle to adapt to different climate scenarios. This could also negatively impact our reputation.โ€47โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2024,โ€ Next 15. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. In 2025, Next 15 said that โ€œwe expect that the market opportunity from a transition to a circular economy will have a net positive impact on our business. This is driven by our strategic intent to contribute to accelerating positive impacts (such as circularity, inclusion, wellbeing and job creation) and/or reduce negative impacts (such as overconsumption, climate change and biodiversity loss) through client work.โ€48โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH

Key People

Role20252024202320222021
Penny Ladkin-BrandChair of the boardYYYYY
Sam WrenSenior Independent DirectorY
Paul ButlerNon-executive DirectorYYYY
Mark AstaireNon-executive DirectorY
Sam KnightsCEOY
Tim Dyson49John Harrington. โ€œNext 15 names new CEO as Dyson retires; Issues profit warning,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 22, 2025. Archived July 22, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.Former CEOYYYYY
Mickey KalifaCFOY
Jonathan PeacheyCOOYYYY
Mark SanfordGeneral CounselYYYYY

Source: Next 15 website.50โ€œThe Board,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 22, 2025. Archived July 22, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/RzCCi 

Fossil Fuel and Utilities Clients

YearClientAgency subsidiaryCampaignCitation
2025British GasSavanta51โ€œSavanta โ€” British Gas,โ€ Next 15, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/4xlWt,52โ€œHistory โ€“ shaking up research,โ€ Savanta, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9Taxo
2025E.ONHouse 33753โ€œHouse 337,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 28, 2025. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/ILAbY
2025E.ONMHP Group54โ€œMHP Communications current client list (January to March 2025),โ€ Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, 2025. Archived August 11, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2025HitachiMach4955โ€œClient stories,โ€ Mach49, Accessed August 15, 2025. Archived August 15, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2025National GridTransform56โ€œUtilities & infrastructure,โ€ Transform, Accessed August 8, 2025. Archived August 8, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2025RWEMach4957โ€œClient stories,โ€ Mach49, Accessed August 15, 2025. Archived August 15, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2025Siemens EnergyMHP GroupManaged the media relations for the appointment of the new UK & Ireland CEO58โ€œEnergy and Cleantech,โ€ MHP Group, Accessed October 12, 2025. Archived October 12, 2025 /. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/mwCM2
2025SGNTransform59โ€œUtilities & infrastructure,โ€ Transform, Accessed August 8, 2025. Archived August 8, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2025SSEMHP Group60โ€œDriving the clean energy transition,โ€ SSE, 2025. Archived September 22, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2025SSETransform61โ€œUtilities & infrastructure,โ€ Transform, Accessed August 8, 2025. Archived July 9, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
2024British GasSavanta62โ€œSavanta โ€” British Gas,โ€ Next 15, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/4xlWt,63โ€œHistory โ€“ shaking up research,โ€ Savanta, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9Taxo
2024E.ONHouse 33764โ€œHouse 337,โ€ Next 15 [archive version], May 25, 2024. Archived May 25, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/qA78c
2024E.ONMHP Group65โ€œMHP Communications current client list,โ€ Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, 2025. Archived August 11, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2024the International Council on Mining and MetalsMHP Group66โ€œRegister for 1st June 2024 – 30th September 2024,โ€ PRCA, 2024. Archived September 26, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog
2024SSEMHP Group67โ€œPowering sustainable growth,โ€ SSE, 2024. Archived September 22, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023British GasSavanta68โ€œSavanta โ€” British Gas,โ€ Next 15, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/4xlWt,69โ€œHistory โ€“ shaking up research,โ€ Savanta, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9Taxo
2023Energy Networks AssociationMHP Group70โ€œRegister for 1st September 2024 – 30th December 2024,โ€ PRCA, 2024. Archived September 26, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog
2023E.ONHouse 33771โ€œE.ON UK Makes Rallying Cry to Fight the Climate Crisis in Sustainable Advert by House 337,โ€ Little Black Book, June 19, 2023. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/phvwf
2023E.ONMHP Group72โ€œMHP Communications current client list,โ€ Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, 2025. Archived August 11, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023HitachiMach4973โ€œMach49 Expands EMEA Presence and Leadership,โ€ PR Newswire, April 4, 2023. Archived August 15, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/TLM37
2023the International Council on Mining and MetalsMHP Group74โ€œRegister for 1st September 2024 – 30th December 2024,โ€ PRCA, 2024. Archived September 26, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023RWEMach4975โ€œMach49 Expands EMEA Presence and Leadership,โ€ PR Newswire, April 4, 2023. Archived August 15, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/TLM37
2023ShellMach4976โ€œMach49 Expands EMEA Presence and Leadership,โ€ PR Newswire, April 4, 2023. Archived August 15, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/TLM37
2023SSEMHP Group77โ€œRIGHT ACTION. RIGHT NOW.,โ€ SSE, 2025. Archived September 22, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.,78โ€œSSE ISSUES NEW SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK,โ€ SSE, August 23, 2023. Archived September 26, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/yLxFX
2022British GasSavanta79โ€œSavanta โ€” British Gas,โ€ Next 15, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/4xlWt,80โ€œHistory โ€“ shaking up research,โ€ Savanta, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9Taxo
2022E.ONHouse 33781โ€œNext 15 agrees to acquire Engine Group,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 28, 2025. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Vjpvp
2022E.ONMHP Group82โ€œMHP Communications current client list,โ€ Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, 2025. Archived August 11, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2022SSEMHP Group83โ€œPOWERING CHANGE TOGETHER,โ€ SSE, 2025. Archived September 26, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2021British GasSavanta84โ€œSavanta โ€” British Gas,โ€ Next 15, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/4xlWt,85โ€œHistory โ€“ shaking up research,โ€ Savanta, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9Taxo
2021RWEMach4986Maija Palmer. โ€œOur technologies,โ€ Sifted, September 14, 2021. Archived September 14, 2021. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2021ShellMach4987Maija Palmer. โ€œOur technologies,โ€ Sifted, September 14, 2021. Archived September 14, 2021. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.,88โ€œNEXT 15 Preliminary Results April 2021,โ€ Next 15 Group, Accessed September 19, 2025. Archived September 19, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog
2020British GasSavanta89โ€œSavanta โ€” British Gas,โ€ Next 15, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/4xlWt,โ€œHistory โ€“ shaking up research,โ€ Savanta, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9Taxo
2020ShellMach4990โ€œMark Simoncelli Joins Mach49 to Lead Business Development,โ€ PR Newswire, September 21, 2020. Archived August 15, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/mbb2R
2019British GasSavanta91โ€œSavanta โ€” British Gas,โ€ Next 15, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/4xlWt,92โ€œHistory โ€“ shaking up research,โ€ Savanta, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9Taxo
2016RWEMach49Incubating RWE startup Pear.ai93โ€œAI-led Energy Management: German Energy Giant RWEโ€™s Journey Incubating Pear.ai,โ€ Mach49, Accessed September 19, 2025. Archived September 19, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.,94โ€œPear.ai General Information,โ€ PitchBook, Accessed September 19, 2025. Archived September 19, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.

Other Energy Industry Clients

YearCountryRegionClientAgency subsidiaryCampaignIncome, if availableCitation
2025Carbon Data Open Protocol (CDOP)MHP GroupGlobal launch of CDOP95โ€œEnergy and Cleantech,โ€ MHP Group, Accessed October 12, 2025. Archived October 12, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/mwCM2
2025Ceres Power HoldingsMHP Group96โ€œCeres Power Holdings plc: Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025,โ€ Design Portfolio, September 26, 2025. Archived October 9, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2025Halliburton Labs (a clean energy accelerator owned by Halliburton, one of the world’s largest oilfield services companies)Mach 4997โ€œClient Stories,โ€ Mach49, Accessed October 12, 2025. Archived October 12, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2025Rehlko, formerly Kohler Energy (provides energy solutions such as generators)Publitek
98โ€œRehlko Unveils a New Product Brand Identity That Signals a New Era of Energy Resilience,โ€ rehlko, March, 2025. Archived November 24, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/2RHCp
2025Schneider ElectricMach4999โ€œClient stories,โ€ Mach49, Accessed August 15, 2025. Archived August 15, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2025SylveraMHP Group100โ€œEnergy and Cleantech,โ€ MHP Group, Accessed October 12, 2025. Archived October 12, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/mwCM2
2024Ceres Power HoldingsMHP Group101โ€œCeres Power Holdings plc: Final results for the year ended 31 December 2024,โ€ Ceres Power Holdings, March 21, 2025. Archived October 9, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2024Cleantech SummitMHP Group2024 Breakthrough Energy Summit in London102โ€œEnergy and Cleantech,โ€ MHP Group, Accessed October 12, 2025. Archived October 12, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/mwCM2
2024Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (UK)MHP GroupGreat British Nuclear (GBN) communications programmeยฃ100,000103โ€œCommunications Phase 2,โ€ Contracts Finder, November 1, 2023. Archived October 10, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/5VvKi
2024Kohler Energy, now RehlkoPublitek104โ€œKohler Energy Publishes a Market-First Environmental Declaration for a Mission-Critical Generating Set,โ€ Kohler Energy, June, 2024. Archived August 4, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/IjcsT,105โ€œCase studies,โ€ Next 15, May 25, 2024. Archived May 25, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (UK)MHP GroupGreat British Nuclear (GBN) communications programmeยฃ100,000106โ€œCommunications Phase 2,โ€ Contracts Finder, November 1, 2023. Archived October 10, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/5VvKi
2023Halliburton LabsMach49107โ€œMach49 Expands EMEA Presence and Leadership,โ€ PR Newswire, April 4, 2023. Archived August 15, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/TLM37
2023Kohler Energy, now RehlkoPublitek108โ€œKohler Energy Accelerates Clean Energy Vision & Expands Offering with New Hydrogen Solutions,โ€ Kohler Energy, November, 2023. Archived August 4, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/tpdeP
2023Schneider ElectricMach49109โ€œMach49 Expands EMEA Presence and Leadership,โ€ PR Newswire, April 4, 2023. Archived August 15, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/TLM37
2023The NetherlandsEuropeSchneider ElectricActivate110โ€œCase studies,โ€ Next 15, May 25, 2024. Archived May 25, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.,111โ€œThe Path to Net-Zero Buildings,โ€ Schneider Electric, May 24, 2024. Archived May 24, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023SylveraMHP Group112โ€œACX and Sylvera partner to broaden access to high-quality carbon credit investment and trading,” ACX, December 6, 2023. Archived October 12, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2020Schneider Electric113โ€œMark Simoncelli Joins Mach49 to Lead Business Development,โ€ PR Newswire, September 21, 2020. Archived August 15, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/mbb2R

Next 15 Group also works with the conglomerates Toshiba, Honeywell and Hitachi.114โ€œPublitek,โ€ Next 15 Group, Accessed October 13, 2025. Archived October 13, 2025. Archive URL:ย https://archive.ph/XlCqI,115โ€œMach49: Igniting Venture-Driven Growth for Global Enterprises,โ€ Next 15 Group, Accessed October 13, 2025. Archived October 13, 2025. Archive URL:ย https://archive.ph/98wai These conglomerates all have a part of their business that is focussed on energy and work with the fossil fuel sector.116โ€œReliable and economical thermal power generation technologies,โ€ Toshiba, Accessed October 13, 2025. Archived October 13, 2025. Archive URL:ย https://archive.ph/th6iz,117โ€œIndustry Solutions,โ€ Honeywell, Accessed October 13, 2025. Archived October 13, 2025. Archive URL:ย https://archive.ph/T2dno,118โ€œOil and Gas Energy Solutions,โ€ Hitachiย Energy, Accessed October 13, 2025. Archived October 13, 2025. Archive URL:ย https://archive.ph/PiHRF However, it is unknown to DeSmog if Next 15โ€™s work for these companies relates to the energy aspect of their businesses.

Meat and Dairy Industry Clients

YearCountryRegionClientAgency subsidiaryCampaignIncome, if availableCitation
2025Arla FoodsM Booth119โ€œM Booth,โ€ Oโ€™Dwyerโ€™s, Accessed October 3, 2025. Archived October 3, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/oZpka
2025Arla RetailSMG120โ€œSMG,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/DqAUi
2025DanoneSMG121โ€œSMG,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/DqAUi
2025LactalisSMG122โ€œSMG,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/DqAUi
2025UK & IrelandEuropeMรผller UK & IrelandMHP Group123โ€œMHP Communications current client list (April to June 2025),โ€ Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, 2025. Archived August 11, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Oq4uG
2024Arla FoodsM Booth124โ€œ2024 Creative PR Agencies of the Year,โ€ PRovoke Media, 2024. Archived October 3, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/YS6zJ
2024Arla RetailSMG125โ€œSMG,โ€ Next 15 [archive version], Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived May 25, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2024DanoneSMG126โ€œSMG,โ€ Next 15, December 4, 2024. Archived December 4, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2024LactalisSMG127โ€œSMG,โ€ Next 15 [archive version], Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived May 25, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2024UK & IrelandEuropeMรผllerMHP GroupPolicy and regulatory risk audit128โ€œMรผller: Preparing for change under a Labour Government,โ€ MHP Group, September 20, 2024. Archived September 20, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023GlobalGlobal Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB)MHP Group129โ€œGlobal Roundtable for Sustainable Beef National Roundtable Minutes January 18, 2023,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, January 18, 2023. Archived July 21, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023LactalisSMG130โ€œThanks to all who joined us for yesterday’s Webinar,โ€ LinkedIn post from SMG, 2023. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/etFu5
2022GlobalGlobal Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB)MHP Groupยฃ6000 per month131โ€œMinutes Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Executive Committee Meeting February 8, 2022,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, February 8, 2022. Archived August 7, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.,132โ€œMinutes Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Board of Directors June 22, 2022,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Archived June 14, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2021DanoneSMG133Emma Kilmurray. โ€œShopper marketing business acquired in multi million pound deal,โ€ Bdaily, April 26, 2021. Archived September 30, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/FvQp7
2020CargillMach49134โ€œ#GENSInnovTalks: Beyond Innovation: How Corporations can Build and Launch Successful Startup,โ€ GenerationS, September 22, 2020. Archived September 29, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/T9KVx

Agrochemicals Clients

YearClientAgency subsidiaryCitation
2025DowBrandwidth135โ€œOur brands,โ€ Next 15. Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/X38OH
2024DowBrandwidth136Scarlett Sherriff. โ€œโ€˜Mixedโ€™ results for Next 15, as advertising, PR and media segment dips 1%,โ€ Marketing Beat, September 18, 2024. Archived September 18, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/qJvr7
2023DowBrandwidth137โ€œGrowing Together: Next 15 Group plc Annual Report 2023,โ€ Next 15, 2023. Archived August 17, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023SyngentaMHP Group138โ€œCrisis & Risk,โ€ MHP Group, 2023. Archived October 6, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2022DowBrandwidth139โ€œNext Fifteen Communications Group plc Results for the year ended 31 January 2022,โ€ Next 15, April 5, 2022. Archived December 3, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2022SyngentaMHP Group140โ€œInternship,โ€ MHP Mischief, 2022. Archived October 6, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.

Other Food Industry Clients

YearCountryRegionClientAgency subsidiaryCampaignCitation
2025Benchmark HoldingsMHP GroupFinancial communications brief141โ€œBenchmark Holdings plc โ€“ Last day of trading,โ€ EURONEXT, August 15, 2025. Archived October 3, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/35E3Q
2025Birds EyeElvis142โ€œElvis,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/qBz9L
2025Cadbury (Mondelฤ“z)Elvis143โ€œElvis,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/qBz9L
2025Coca ColaMHP Group“The Bosses”144Ryan Tallent-Moore. โ€œFIVE THINGS WE LOVE: AUGUST 2025,โ€ Keane, August 31, 2025. Archived October 9, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/XRvJ1
2025ConagraM Booth145โ€œM Booth,โ€ Oโ€™Dwyerโ€™s, Accessed October 3, 2025. Archived October 3, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/oZpka
2025UnileverMach49146The Time To Do Great Things Is Now,” MACH49. Archived August 29, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2024Benchmark HoldingsMHP GroupFinancial communications brief147โ€œSecond Quarter and Half Year results for the six months ended 31 March 2024,โ€ Benchmark Holdings, April 4, 2023. Archived October 3, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2024Birds EyeElvis148โ€œAll shook up: Elvis in charge after Birds Eye agency rejig,โ€ Decision Marketing, February 15, 2024. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9j6H8
2024Cadbury (Mondelฤ“z)Elvis149โ€œElvis,โ€ Next 15 [archive version], Accessed July 21, 2025. Archived May 25, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2024ConagraM Booth150โ€œM Booth,โ€ Oโ€™Dwyerโ€™s, March 29, 2024. Archived March 29, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2024Impossible FoodsMHP Group151โ€œMHP Communications current client list,โ€ Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, 2025. Archived August 11, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023Benchmark HoldingsMHP GroupFinancial communications brief152โ€œSecond Quarter and Interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2023,โ€ Benchmark Holdings, November 6, 2023. Archived October 3, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023Birds EyeElvis153โ€œAll shook up: Elvis in charge after Birds Eye agency rejig,โ€ Decision Marketing, February 15, 2024. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9j6H8
2023UKEuropeCadbury (Mondelฤ“z)ElvisPromotion of Cadbury Football Clubโ€™s partnership with Grenfell Athletic Football Club154โ€œMondelez – Cadbury FC x Grenfell Athletic,โ€ Next 15 Group, Accessed October 12, 2025. Archived October 12, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/tpRWE,155Amy Houston. โ€œCadbury unites 14 football clubs to build a pitch for Grenfell Athletic FC,โ€ The Drum, June 26, 2023. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023ConagraM Booth156โ€œM Booth,โ€ Oโ€™Dwyerโ€™s, September 29, 2023. Archived September 29, 2023. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023Impossible FoodsMHP Group157โ€œMHP Communications current client list,โ€ Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, 2025. Archived August 11, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023Unilever158โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2023,โ€ Next 15, 2023. Archived August 1, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2022Benchmark HoldingsMHP GroupFinancial communications brief159โ€œSecond Quarter and Interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2022,โ€ Benchmark Holdings, May 18, 2022. Archived Archived October 3. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2022Birds EyeElvis160โ€œAll shook up: Elvis in charge after Birds Eye agency rejig,โ€ Decision Marketing, February 15, 2024. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9j6H8
2022Sime Darby Plantation Berhad (now SD Guthrie)MHP Group161โ€œRegister for 1st September 2022 – 30th November 2022,โ€ PRCA, 2022. Archived September 26, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2021Birds EyeElvis162โ€œStuff Veganuary and do what you can-uary,โ€ Ads of the World, Accessed July 28, 2025. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/yt5uJ,163โ€œAll shook up: Elvis in charge after Birds Eye agency rejig,โ€ Decision Marketing, February 15, 2024. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9j6H8
2021UnileverSMG164โ€œGreen Square advises Shopper Media Group on its acquisition by Next 15,โ€ Green Square, April 10, 2021. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/yOHLb
2020Birds EyeElvis165โ€œAll shook up: Elvis in charge after Birds Eye agency rejig,โ€ Decision Marketing, February 15, 2024. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9j6H8
2020Cadbury (Mondelฤ“z)Elvis“The other half”166โ€œThe other half,โ€ Ads of the World, Accessed August 4, 2025. Archived August 4, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2019UKEuropeBirds EyeElvis167โ€œAll shook up: Elvis nets Birds Eye social media overhaul,โ€ Decision Marketing, August 20, 2019. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/gwGOl
2019Cadbury (Mondelฤ“z)ElvisMatch and Win promotion168โ€œMatch & Win,โ€ Ads of the World, Accessed August 4, 2025. Archived August 4, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2019UKEuropeDairylea (Mondelฤ“z)Elvisโ€œWe Dareylea Youโ€169โ€œWe Dareylea You,โ€ Ads of the World, Accessed August 4, 2025. Archived August 4, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2017Cadbury (Mondelฤ“z)Elvis170โ€œACQUISITION OF ELVIS COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED,โ€ Next 15, September 15, 2017. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/iRcXT
2017Unilever171โ€œNext Fifteen Communications Group plc – Trading update,โ€ Next 15, January 24, 2017. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/jrKb2
2016Beyond MeatMBooth172โ€œThe Holmes Report 2017,โ€ PRovoke Media, 2017. Archived June 15, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2016Unilever173โ€œNext Fifteen Communications Group plc – Trading update,โ€ Next 15, January 24, 2017. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/jrKb2
2014Unilever174โ€œNext Fifteen Communications Group acquires Story Worldwide,โ€ Fusion Corporate Partners, November 4, 2014. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/akKG3
2011United States Department of AgricultureMBoothMyPlate175Post R., Haven J., Maniscalco S. โ€œHappy Birthday, MyPlate!,โ€ Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, May 23, 2012. Archived October 9, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.

Other Clients of Interest

YearCountryRegionClientAgency subsidiaryIncome, if availableCampaignIncome, if availableCitation
2025Wizz AirMHP Group176โ€œWIZZ AIR HOLDINGS PLC ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS F25,โ€ Wizz Air, 2025. Archived October 9, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2025UKEuropeGreenpeaceElvis“They can’t arrest this billboard”177โ€œThey can’t arrest this billboard,โ€ Ads of the World, Accessed August 4, 2025. Archived July 18, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/oOILF
2024Department for Business and Trade (UK)ยฃ500,000 to ยฃ1,500,000178โ€œPR Marketing Services Call-Off Contract (CR_3012) Letter of Appointment,โ€ Contracts Finder, September 12, 2023. Archived October 10, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2024EuropeInstitute for European Environmental PolicySavantaConducted research for the European Green Deal Barometer179โ€œInstitute for European Environmental Policy โ€“ European Green Deal Barometer,โ€ Next 15. Archived August 9, 2024. Archive URL: http://archive.today/NTk51
2023Department for Business and Trade (UK)ยฃ500,000 to ยฃ1,500,000180โ€œPR Marketing Services Call-Off Contract (CR_3012) Letter of Appointment,โ€ Contracts Finder, September 12, 2023. Archived October 10, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023UKEuropeGreenpeaceElvis“Stop it before it starts”181โ€œStop it before it starts,โ€ Ads of the World, Accessed August 4, 2025. Archived August 4, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)House 337182โ€œPETA’s Festive Campaign Asks You to End Christmas’s Most Sinister Tradition,โ€ Little Black Book, November 13, 2023. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/k1SSd
2023UKEuropeUK GovernmentTransformBuilding a Net Zero System Tool183โ€œGrowing Together: Next 15 Group plc Annual Report 2023,โ€ Next 15, 2023. Archived August 17, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2023WateraidElvis“Carrying Life: Motherhood and Water in Malawi”184โ€œToday is World Water Day, which feels like the perfect time to talk about the important work that WaterAid does every day to accelerate change to solve the water and sanitation crisis,โ€ LinkedIn post by user elvis, 2023. Archived August 4, 2024. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/8prJG
2022Bloomberg PhilanthropiesOutcastCountdown to COP27185โ€œGrowing Together: Next 15 Group plc Annual Report 2023,โ€ Next 15, 2023. Archived August 17, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2021WWFSavanta“Eat4Change”186โ€œWWF โ€“ Eat4Change,โ€ Next 15, Accessed November 24, 2025. Archived July 14, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/kHhhK
2020Purpose DisruptorsElvis187โ€œPurpose Disruptors, Iris and ELVIS Take On 21st Century Advertisingโ€™s Most Significant Challenge,โ€ Little Black Book, October 8, 2020. Archived August 4, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/AMOUW
2019UKEuropeCompassion in World FarmingElvis“Trucking hell”188โ€œTrucking hell,โ€ Ads of the World, Accessed August 4, 2025. Archived August 4, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.
2016Beyond MeatMBooth189โ€œThe Holmes Report 2017,โ€ PRovoke Media, 2017. Archived June 15, 2024. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.

Actions

2024

Archetype, a subsidiary of the Next 15 Group, developed a campaign for BayWa r.e., a renewable energy company owned by BayWa AGโ€”a conglomerate with interests in energy, fossil fuels, and agriculture.190โ€œShaking up the climate conversation with BayWa r.e.,โ€ Archetype, November 8, 2024. Archived June 20, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/xHQgX,191โ€œBayWa r.e. Analyzing 10 Years of Online Conversation to Understand Consumer Perception of Climate Change,โ€ Next 15. Archived February 17, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/vyZjn

The campaign targeted business leaders, as well as government officials and the broader society. Archetype utilized social listening, a process that identifies and analyzes what is being said about a topic on social media platforms, to collate online mentions of the COP conferences between 2017 and 2021 and produce a report.192โ€œBayWa r.e. Analyzing 10 Years of Online Conversation to Understand Consumer Perception of Climate Change,โ€ Next 15. Archived February 17, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/vyZjn In the campaign, Archetype โ€œcompared online mentions of COP26 with those of the first series of Netflix sensation Squid Game, drawing parallels between the dystopian landscape in the show and the one on our horizon.โ€193โ€œShaking up the climate conversation with BayWa r.e.,โ€ Archetype, November 8, 2024. Archived June 20, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/xHQgX

Archetype also produced a thought leadership platform, which it promoted through media outreach, social media, and an โ€œemotiveโ€ campaign video about the climate crisis. Archetype states that this campaign enabled BayWa r.e. to break into the business and mainstream media.194โ€œBayWa r.e. Analyzing 10 Years of Online Conversation to Understand Consumer Perception of Climate Change,โ€ Next 15. Archived February 17, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/vyZjn

2024

In 2024, Next 15 Group subsidiary Savanta worked for the Institute for European Environmental Policy to conduct research used in the development of the European Green Deal Barometer, a report that assesses the progress of the European Green Deal‘s policy.195โ€œInstitute for European Environmental Policy – European Green Deal Barometer,โ€ Next 15. Archived June 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/NTk51

2023

In its 2023 annual report, Next 15 Group disclosed that it had worked for the UK government to develop a Net Zero System Tool (โ€˜NZSTโ€™). The tool is designed to help decision-makers understand the relative impacts of different policy options and to enable the government to systematically assess how various choices might affect progress toward net zero. One area of analysis included the potential impact of policies aimed at reducing meat consumption.196โ€œGrowing Together: Next 15 Group plc Annual Report 2023,โ€ Next 15, 2023. Archived August 17, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.

2022

Outcast, a Next 15 Group subsidiary, promoted Bloomberg Philanthropiesโ€™ Countdown to COP27 campaign using organic and paid social media content, Google search ads, and community management. Next 15 said that it also involved engaging with โ€œUS Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, Goldman Sachs, UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres, French diplomats, and more.โ€197โ€œGrowing Together: Next 15 Group plc Annual Report 2023,โ€ Next 15, 2023. Archived August 17, 2025. Archived .pdf on file at DeSmog.

2022

In March 2022, Next 15 Group acquired Engine Group UK. Engine Group UK was the parent company of MHP,198Ida Axling. โ€œNext 15 acquires Engine Group UK for ยฃ77.5m,โ€ Campaign, March 2, 2022. Archived July 23, 2025.  an agency working for the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB).199โ€œMinutes Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Executive Committee Meeting February 8, 2022,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, February 8, 2022. Archived August 7, 2024. Archive URL: http://archive.today/slrxC The GRSB is a membership organization that represents stakeholders across the entire beef supply chain. Its stated mission is โ€œto advance, support, and communicate continuous improvement in sustainability of the global beef value chain,โ€ with a vision for โ€œa world where beef is a trusted part of a thriving food system.โ€200โ€œWho We Are,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Archived June 25, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/ml5wR  

MHP had worked for GRSB since 2020.201Arvind Hickman. โ€œMHP chosen as global agency of record for sustainable beef initiative,โ€ PR Week, July 29, 2020. Archived July 23, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Its work, described in detail in a DeSmog investigation, had included creating a strategy aiming to promote GRSB as โ€œpower[ing] progress in sustainable beefโ€ and to assure people that there was โ€œgrowing momentum in the beef industry to protect and nurture the earthโ€™s natural resources.โ€202โ€œMHP + GRSB: Audience Engagement Framework,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Archived June 12, 2024. Archive URL: http://archive.today/if2NF 

GRSB extended its contract with MHP in February 2022,203โ€œMinutes Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Executive Committee Meeting February 8, 2022,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, February 8, 2022. Archived August 7, 2024. Archive URL: http://archive.today/slrxC  shortly before MHP was acquired by Next 15.204Ida Axling. โ€œNext 15 acquires Engine Group UK for ยฃ77.5m,โ€ Campaign, March 2, 2022. Archived July 23, 2025.  Under the renewed agreement, MHP was to be paid ยฃ6,000 per month for its ongoing work.205โ€œMinutes Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Executive Committee Meeting February 8, 2022,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, February 8, 2022. Archived August 7, 2024. Archive URL: http://archive.today/slrxC  As part of MHPโ€™s remit under the renewed agreement, GRSB requested that MHP map major industry events in 2022 to โ€œhelp GRSB identify and increase potential speaking opportunities and member attendance.โ€206โ€œMinutes Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Executive Committee Meeting February 8, 2022,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, February 8, 2022. Archived August 7, 2024. Archive URL: http://archive.today/slrxC

MHP supported the GRSB in its preparations for its Global Conference and COP27,207โ€œGlobal Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Annual Report 2022,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Archived July 23, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. launching a communications campaign in September in advance of the conferences.208โ€œMinutes Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Board of Directors June 22, 2022,โ€ Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Archived June 14, 2024. Archive URL: http://archive.today/DczqP

2021

Next 15 Group subsidiary Savanta conducted research for the WWF as part of their Eat4Change initiative. This research involved Savanta surveying adults across the EU on their attitudes towards food, with the results informing WWFโ€™s work with national retailers, politicians, and EU decision-makers involved in communicating EU action on deforestation, both within the European Commission and Member States.209โ€œWWF – Eat4Change,โ€ Next 15. Archived March 24, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/kHhhK

2016

Next 15 produced an app for Public Health England called โ€œOne You,โ€ which aimed to help those aged 40-60 build healthier habits. This app included components relating to diet.210โ€œPublic Health England – One You,โ€ Next 15. Archived May 24, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/pV0gs 

Company211โ€œOur brands,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/X38OH,212About: History,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/yswoN Focus area213โ€œOur brands,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/X38OH Function
ActivateCustomer deliveryTech focus.214โ€œOur brands,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/X38OH In 2022, Activate acquired Green Leads, an agency that focuses on helping their client generate demand for their services from other businesses.215Next 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.,216โ€œNext Fifteen acquires Green Leads Holdings and Telemarketing Services Limited,โ€ News Releases. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/r55Ev 
Agent3 GroupCustomer deliveryTech focus.217โ€œAgent3 Group,โ€ Next 15. Archived February 17, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/PtwXI In 2022, Agent3 acquired Berne (UK), which trades as OneNineFive, a demand generation specialist,218โ€œLewis Silkin has advised Next 15 Communications Groupโ€™s subsidiary, Agent3, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Berne (UK), trading as OneNineFive,โ€ Lewis Silkin. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/wcSW3,219โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH and IT Telemarketing Services Limited (ITTS), a digital marketing and telemarketing agency.220โ€œNext Fifteen acquires Green Leads Holdings and Telemarketing Services Limited,โ€ NewsnReleases. Archived July 21, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/r55Ev In 2020, Next 15 acquired The Craft Consulting, a strategic marketing consultancy firm, from which point it traded as part of Agent3.221โ€œCheltenham marketing business sells to AIM-listed comms company,โ€ The Business Magazine, February 15, 2020. Archived July 21, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/NeGu8,222โ€œNext Fifteen Communications Group plc Acquisition Of The Craft Consulting Limited,โ€ Global Legal Chronicle, April 8, 2020. Archived July 24, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/ErPZK  
ArchetypeCustomer engagementStrategic communications and marketing.223โ€œArchetype,โ€ Next 15. Archived April 19, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/40Lxp  Archetype includes two merged companies, Text100 and Bite.224โ€œNext Fifteen merges Text100, Bite under Helena Maus,โ€ PRWeek, September 20, 2018. Archived March 29, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archetype, Outcast, and Nectar are all part of the same collective, called Marker.225โ€œMarker: Next 15 New Tech Collective Agency,โ€ Next 15: News, August 7, 2024. Archived July 6, 2025. Archive URL: http://archive.today/U2MdH
August.One Communications226โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENHNot specifiedUnknown.
BCA (Blueshirt Capital Advisors)227โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENHNot specified Focuses on IPOs. The Next 15 Group holds a controlling interest in this firm.228โ€œAcquisition of Controlling Interest in BCA,โ€ Business Wire, May 4, 2021. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
BeyondCustomer engagementAlso known as BYND.229โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH,230โ€œBYND LTD,โ€ Companies House, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/r959G Design and technology agency focused on customer experience.231โ€œBeyond,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/GTP61
BrandwidthCustomer engagementImproves digital customer experience. One of its areas of focus is the energy sector.232โ€œBrandwidth Group Limited,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/0x93t 
In 2019, Brandwidth acquired social media agency Mighty Social. Brandwidth then acquired Cubaka, which specialises in social media strategy, content planning and development, and community management, in 2022, merging the two agencies and retaining the name Cubaka.233โ€œMIGHTY SOCIAL MERGES WITH CUBAKA,โ€ Next 15, February 1, 2023. Archived May 25, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
In 2023, Brandwidth acquired Cloudfy (a B2B e-commerce platform),234โ€œLewis Silkin has advised Brandwidth Marketing Limited on the acquisition of Williams Commerce Holdings Limited and Cloudfy,โ€ Lewis Silkin, November 17, 2023. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/WlKxB  Rush Ventures (a digital performance marketing agency),235โ€œBRANDWIDTH ACQUIRES RUSH VENTURES,โ€ Next 15, December 5, 2023. Archived July 22, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/GvODn and Williams Commerce (WCL), an e-commerce specialist.236โ€œLewis Silkin has advised Brandwidth Marketing Limited on the acquisition of Williams Commerce Holdings Limited and Cloudfy,โ€ Lewis Silkin, November 17, 2023. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/WlKxB A subsidiary of Williams Commerce is Fast Floor Multimedia Limited, a cloud software development and integrated B2B marketing agency, listed as a subsidiary of Next 15 Group.237โ€œWilliams Commerce is delighted to announce the acquisition of risk, compliance, and bespoke software developer Fast Floor Multimedia Ltd.,โ€ Williams Commerce, April 15, 2019. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/99xOM,238โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH
CRE (Conversion Rate Experts)239โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENHNot specified A conversion rate optimisation (CRO) agency.240โ€œResults International advises Conversion Rate Experts on its acquisition by Next Fifteen,โ€ Conversion Rate Experts, July 2020. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/i4wzW  Conversion rate optimisation aims to increase the percentage of users or website visitors who take a desired action, for example, buying a product off a brandโ€™s website.
ElvisCustomer engagementCreative agency. One of its areas of focus is the food sector.241โ€œElvis,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/qBz9L  Elvis was acquired by Next 15 in 2017.242โ€œACQUISITION OF ELVIS COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED,โ€ Next 15, September 15, 2017. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/iRcXT
EncoreCustomer deliveryDigital media agency. Utilizes data to target specific audiences and develop effective campaigns.243โ€œEncore,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/iriX8 
House337Customer engagementBrand consulting, advertising and communications, experience design, and sponsorship strategy. Areas of focus include the food and energy sectors.244โ€œHouse 337,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. An agency acquired by Next 15 Group in 2022, Engine Creative, has become part of House337.245โ€œEngine,โ€ Next 15, Accessed December 31, 2022. Archived December 31, 2022. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.,246Ida Axling. โ€œNext 15 acquires Engine Group UK for ยฃ77.5m,โ€ Campaign, March 2, 2022. Archived July 23, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. 
Hypertext Communications247โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENHNot specified Next 15 Group has owned Hypertext Communications since at least 2016. There is limited information about this agency, which was incorporated in India.248โ€œNext Fifteen Communications Group plc Annual Report 2016,โ€ Next 15, 2016. Archived July 23, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
IF.Agency LLCNot specified There is limited information about this agency, which was incorporated in the U.S.249โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH
Mach49Business transformationVenture creation and investment. One of its areas of focus is the energy sector.250โ€œMach49,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Q0iQv In June 2025, Next 15 Group announced that it had uncovered potential serious misconduct at Mach49 and terminated the contracts of three of its senior managers. The CEO of Next 15 also retired at this time.251โ€œUKโ€™s Next 15 warns on profit, shares dive 21%,โ€ Reuters, June 26, 2025. Archived July 20, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
Market Making Limited252โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENHSocial mediaAcquired by Next 15 in 2019.253โ€œBrowne Jacobson advises on sale of Market Making Limited to Next Fifteen Communications Group (Next 15),โ€ Browne Jacobson, July 18, 2019. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/zjylc 
M BoothCustomer engagementCreative agency. One of its areas of focus is the food sector.254โ€œMBooth,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
M Booth HealthCustomer engagementHealth consultancy and communications agency.255โ€œMBooth Health,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/0ndG2 
MHP GroupCustomer engagementCommunications agency. Has four subsidiary brands: MHP, Mischief, La Plage, and Accord. One of its key areas of focus is the food sector, and it has also worked in the utilities sector.256โ€œMHP Group,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/q1rDZ 
MHP Group was formed after Next 15 acquired the Engine Group in 2022.257โ€œEngine,โ€ Next 15, Accessed December 31, 2022. Archived December 31, 2022. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.,258Ida Axling. โ€œNext 15 acquires Engine Group UK for ยฃ77.5m,โ€ Campaign, March 2, 2022. Archived July 23, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
In 2024, MHP Group acquired TUVA Partners, a technology communications and branding firm.259โ€œMHP GROUP ACQUIRES TUVA PARTNERS,โ€ Next 15, July 17, 2024. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/jPwTF 
MHP Group also controls Lucas Hood Ltd,260โ€œLUCAS HOOD LTD,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/ZnJ4G,261โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH a UK company whose function is unknown to DeSmog.
NectarCustomer engagementB2B, with a focus on technology companies.262โ€œNectar,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Hst84 
OutcastCustomer engagementStrategic communications agency with a focus on communications, digital marketing, and corporate reputation.263โ€œOutcast,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Z384P 
PalladiumBusiness transformationDigital-focused growth consultancy serving the private equity sector. One of its areas of focus is the utilities sector.264โ€œPalladium,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/HzctB Digital Diligence (also known as OneFourZero)265โ€œAdviser to Digital Diligence Ltd (onefourzero) on the competitive merger with Palladium.,โ€ Wilson Partners, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/oiysW is a further subsidiary that sits within the Palladium family.266โ€œDIGITAL DILIGENCE LIMITED,โ€ Companies House, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/tlCfG,267โ€œDigital Diligence Limited,โ€ Pomanda, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Djf1x 
In 2023, Palladium acquired White Space Strategy, a commercial consulting firm268โ€œPalladium acquires White Space Strategy,โ€ Next 15, August 10, 2023. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/SucQR  (i.e., A firm that provides business advice on how to enhance the performance of their sales and marketing domains).
Planning-inc269โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENHNot specifiedPredictive analytics and data marketing specialists.270John Glenday. โ€œNext 15 acquires predictive analytics and data specialists Planning-inc,โ€ The Drum, January 11, 2019. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/EP1el Works in partnership with Elvis (see above).271โ€œELVIS forms a strategic partnership with Planning-inc,โ€ Next 15, November 18, 2022. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/O6n4y 
PlincCustomer insightUse of data for consumer insights.272โ€œPlinc,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Nh1Eq 
Portfolio T SPV1 LLC273โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENHManagement consultancyDescribed by Companies House as a management consultancy.274โ€œPORTFOLIO T SPV2 LIMITED,โ€ Companies House, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/tNBqQ 
PublitekCustomer engagementB2B marketing agency. Has worked for at least two fossil fuel industry companies (Toshiba and Honeywell).275โ€œPublitek,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/gOGXr 
SavantaCustomer insightData, insight and advisory company founded in 2019.276โ€œSavanta,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/70qwO ,277โ€œHistory โ€“ shaking up research,โ€ Savanta, Accessed August 1, 2025. Archived August 1, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/9Taxo  Acquired a shopper insights agency, Explorer Research, in 2023.โ€œ278Savanta acquires Explorer Research,โ€ Next 15, December 4, 2023. Archived April 15, 2024. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Savanta also owns NRM New Co Limited,279โ€œNRM NEW CO LIMITED,โ€ Companies House, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/4QF1D a market research and public opinion polling agency,280โ€œNRM NEW CO LIMITED – overview,โ€ Companies House, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/N8knr  which itself controls We Are Clariti,281โ€œWEARECLARITI LIMITED,โ€ Companies House, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/PKF3K  another market research and public opinion polling agency previously known as This is Motif.282โ€œWEARECLARITI LIMITED – overview,โ€ Companies House, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/Rm1J3 
SMG (Shopper Media Group)Customer deliveryCommerce marketing. One of its areas of focus is the food sector.283โ€œSMG,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/DqAUi SMGโ€”including its subsidiaries Capture Marketing Limited, Lobster Agency, and Threefold Agencyโ€”was acquired by Next 15 Group in 2021.284Acquisition of Shopper Media Group Ltd,โ€ Next 15, April 9, 2021. Archived April 19, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/hpNyi 
The Blueshirt GroupBusiness transformationFinancial services (e.g., Investor relations, Capital Markets Advisory services [e.g., IPOs], and financial media relations and crisis management).285โ€œThe Blueshirt Group,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/lIVoH 
TransformBusiness transformationA technology and data consultancy. Areas of focus include energy and utilities.286โ€œTransform,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/m0Mxy  Formerly Engine Transform, which was acquired by Next 15 in 2022.287โ€œEngine, Accessed December 31, 2022. Archived December 31, 2022. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.,288Ida Axling. โ€œNext 15 acquires Engine Group UK for ยฃ77.5m,โ€ Campaign, March 2, 2022. Archived July 23, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.  In 2024, Transform acquired Cadence Innova, an agency specialized in public services and the transportation industry, which advises central and local governments.289โ€œTransform UK Expands Public Sector Expertise with Cadence Innova Acquisition,โ€ Next 15, September 5, 2024. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/DYkjU 
TwogetherCustomer deliveryMarketing agency for B2B technology.290โ€œTwogether,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog.
VelocityCustomer deliveryB2B tech marketing agency specialising in brand, strategy & positioning, content and digital experiences and campaigns.291โ€œVelocity,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/FRDBt 
Vox Public Relations IndiaPublic relationsA subsidiary of Next 15 in India that provides public relations services.292โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH,293โ€œVox Public Relations India Pvt Ltd.,โ€ Contact Out, Accessed July 23, 2025. Archived July 23, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/apxZW 

In India, Next 15 Group also has a registration under the name Next15 Worldwide Services Private Limited. In the U.S., Next 15 Group also has a registration under the name Next Fifteen Communications Corporation.294โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH

In South Africa, the UK, and Australia, Next 15 retains subsidiaries under its previous trading name, Text 100.295โ€œNext 15 Group plc Annual Report 2025,โ€ Next 15. Archived July 6, 2025. Archived .pdf available at DeSmog. Archive URL: http://archive.today/4RENH

Next 15 Group lists its shareholders, which include Aviva Investors and Aberdeen, on its website.296Shareholder information,โ€ Next 15, Accessed July 28, 2025. Archived July 28, 2025. Archive URL: https://archive.ph/6YOfp

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CORRECTION (08/08/2025):This profile was corrected to make it clear that MHP was acquired by Next 15 Group in March 2022 and that MHPโ€™s work for the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef prior to March 2022 was therefore not the Responsibility of Next 15 Group.

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