Announced this week, the Prolific North Top 50 Integrated Agencies 2016 list sees Havas Lynx climb from fourth place to second – spending the fourth consecutive year inside the top 5.

The list, which puts Havas Lynx ahead of 130 agencies in the region, is published in association with Better Placedand supported by Mustard Research. Considered definitive by the region’s advertising, marketing, sales and communications agencies, Prolific North’s rankings are wholly independent and anchored on financial information taken from Companies House.

A global leader in the field, Havas Lynx’s integrated approach to healthcare communications started in Manchester. As the company grows, so does their range of expertise across the creative, medical, technical and client service teams based both in the Havas Village Manchester and London.

2016 has been another successful year for the Havas Lynx group. Earlier this year the team celebrated two trophies at the Roses Awards and four at the prestigious PM Society Awards, the Prolific North ranking is further recognition for the teams talent, and an inspiration for the agency to climb to the top of the list in 2017.

CEO Dave Hunt said: “2016 marked our 30th year in industry, and it has been another incredible year for us. I’m incredibly proud of everything our teams at the Havas Lynx group have achieved. The list shows that industry-wide investment in Manchester continues to reap rewards not just for clients and stakeholders, but also for patients and healthcare professionals. Our leap into second place puts us at the forefront of that movement. As we look ahead to next year and indeed the next 30, we will continue to lead the way in healthcare communications.”