Born Social

About

Born Social began its journey in 2012 with a clear and ambitious mission: to empower challenger brands—the 'Davids' of the business world—to compete against the 'Goliaths' by harnessing the raw power of social media. Founded by Rob O'Donovan and Ben Gateley, the agency started as a small, passionate team convinced that social media would inevitably become the primary communication channel for the next generation of leading brands. What started as a scrappy startup in London has since evolved into a formidable global agency, now led by CEO Ben Tyson, who joined the company in its infancy and helped shape its strategic vision. Over the past decade, Born Social has grown from a local outfit into a full-service social media powerhouse with a team of over 100 specialists. They have successfully transitioned from a founder-led business to a management-owned enterprise, all while maintaining their core values. Today, as a certified B Corp, they are recognized not just for their award-winning work with major clients like Nando's, Uber, and Guinness, but also for their commitment to ethical business practices. Their story is one of constant evolution, proving that an agency can scale globally while remaining deeply committed to its people, its culture, and its purpose of building 'social-first' brands for the future.