Learn · Agencies · 11 min · 4 August 2026
Best short-form video agencies in Ireland for 2026.
Ireland agency guide
Which short-form video agency is right for your brand?
The best short-form video agencies in Ireland do more than crop a horizontal advert into 9:16. They understand hooks, retention, native platform behaviour, repeatable formats and the difference between an organic Reel and a paid-social creative.
This guide compares ten agencies with an Irish base or a clear Irish operation and a public service offering relevant to Instagram Reels, TikTok or YouTube Shorts. It is designed for businesses choosing between a focused production partner and a broader social media agency.
Disclosure: Reels Agency publishes this article and is ranked second. This is not an independent awards list. We applied the same public criteria to every agency, linked the sources used and have clearly stated where our own offer is strong and where a larger competitor has an advantage.
How we ranked them
A practical buyer-focused methodology
The ranking was researched on 4 August 2026 using agency websites, published service pages, portfolios and public case evidence. We did not request private pitch decks, unpublished prices or client analytics.
| Factor | Weight | What we looked for |
|---|---|---|
| Short-form relevance | 30% | Reels, TikTok and Shorts treated as native formats rather than an afterthought |
| Public evidence | 25% | Visible work, named clients, case studies or documented performance |
| Service completeness | 20% | Strategy, concepts, scripting, filming, editing, delivery and optional distribution |
| Clarity and transparency | 15% | A buyer can understand the offer, process, location and—where published—pricing |
| Irish accessibility | 10% | An Irish office, local production access or a clearly stated Ireland-based operation |
Scores are editorial estimates based only on public evidence. They are a comparison tool, not an audited certification. A specialist may be the best choice for one brief even when a larger full-service agency ranks higher overall.
The ranking chart
Top short-form video agencies in Ireland
Why number two is still a strong choice
Reels Agency versus the number-one all-rounder
Simply Social takes first place because its public offer combines social strategy, content, paid campaigns, influencer work and creator-led production across Dublin and London. It has the broader all-round proposition for established brands that want several social disciplines under one roof.
Reels Agency takes second place because it is more narrowly focused. The agency works specifically around vertical 9:16 video, publishes entry pricing, serves Carlow and Dublin and has a documented 750K+ Reel case study. That focus can be valuable for an Irish SME that needs regular Reels without buying a large integrated-agency package.
| Comparison | #1 Simply Social | #2 Reels Agency | Why Reels Agency remains competitive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core positioning | Broad social-first creative agency | Dedicated short-form video agency | The offer is built around Reels, TikTok and Shorts rather than treating them as one service among many |
| Production model | Strategy, paid, influencer and creator-led production | Ideas, scenarios, filming, editing and posting | A focused workflow can be simpler for a business that mainly needs vertical video |
| Locations | Dublin and London | Carlow and Dublin | Accessible to businesses outside central Dublin while still covering the capital |
| Public pricing | Proposal-led on the reviewed service page | From €500 for a Reel pack and from €300 per month | Buyers can see a starting point before making an enquiry |
| Public result highlighted | Broad work and social-first capability | One Reel above 750K views and 1,600+ followers gained across the client relationship | The evidence is narrow but directly relevant to small-business organic growth |
| Portfolio depth | Broader agency footprint and service range | Newer agency with a smaller client portfolio | Reels Agency is a strong specialist option, but it should not pretend to have the scale of the first-place agency |
The honest reason Reels Agency is second rather than first is portfolio depth. A newer specialist cannot yet match the breadth of an established social-first agency. Its advantage is direct access, visible starting prices, local production and a single-format focus. For a smaller Irish business, those practical differences may matter more than agency size.
Top 10 shortlist
Best agency by client need
| Rank | Agency | Base or Irish presence | Best for | Public short-form evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simply Social | Dublin and London | Established brands wanting strategy, creator campaigns, paid media and content together | Social-first positioning, UGC and creator-led production, influencer management and paid campaigns |
| 2 | Reels Agency | Carlow and Dublin | SMEs wanting a focused, clearly priced Reels partner | Vertical-only positioning, public packages and a 750K+ Reel case study |
| 3 | Radiant Creative Social | Dublin | Brands wanting strategy, lo-fi social video, high-production assets and creator access | Public lo-fi and hi-fi production offer, influencer network and paid-social capability |
| 4 | Way Out West | Dublin | Food, beverage and DTC brands seeking social-first creative and paid growth | Founder-led ads, professional UGC, social-first creative, influencer work and media buying |
| 5 | likes.ie | Dublin | Businesses wanting full social management plus platform-native video | Reels, TikTok and YouTube delivered with strategy, posting, paid social and influencer campaigns |
| 6 | NextVision Studio | Dublin | Businesses needing short-form video plus photography, brand video or web support | Dedicated Reels, TikTok and Shorts service with public portfolio and stated performance figures |
| 7 | Pluto | Dublin | Larger campaigns needing studio production, organic content and paid-channel assets | In-house social-first content unit producing native paid and organic work |
| 8 | Titan Digital | Dublin, serving Ireland | SMEs wanting ongoing social content tied to broader marketing goals | Explicit Reels, TikTok and Shorts production designed for social platforms |
| 9 | Apex Vertical | Ireland | Brands seeking a direct solo-agency relationship for editing and account support | Ireland-based vertical specialist offering editing, content strategy and social management |
| 10 | Creo Media | Dublin | SMEs needing broader visual production, design and web assets alongside video | Public short-form positioning within a wider script-to-screen visual media offer |
Agency notes
What each option does best
1. Simply Social: strongest full social-first offer
Simply Social describes itself as a social-first creative agency and publicly lists Dublin and London offices. Its service mix covers social strategy, content, influencer campaigns, creator-led and UGC production, paid campaigns and performance analysis. That breadth makes it the strongest all-round option in this review for brands that need more than video production.
2. Reels Agency: strongest focused value proposition
Reels Agency is built around one output: vertical short-form video. The service covers ideas, scenarios, filming, editing and posting, with one-off and monthly starting prices published on the pricing page. Its public Sweet Baking Mama case documents more than 750K views on one Reel and 1,600+ combined follower growth over three months.
The trade-off is scale. The agency is newer, has a smaller portfolio and should be assessed through a pilot pack or clear monthly brief. For owner-led businesses in Carlow, Dublin and surrounding counties, the lean setup may also mean faster access to the people actually creating the work.
3. Radiant Creative Social: strong creative and creator network
Radiant combines senior strategy with lo-fi, reactive social content and higher-production campaign assets. Its public service page also covers account management, influencer partnerships and paid social, making it suitable for brands that want cultural insight and a creator network around the production work.
4. Way Out West: strong for food, beverage and DTC creative
Way Out West is a Dublin creative marketing and video production agency with a public focus on paid growth, social-first creative and influencer storytelling. Its founder-led ads, UGC and food-and-beverage positioning make it a particularly relevant shortlist choice for consumer brands.
5. likes.ie: strong for end-to-end social management
likes.ie positions its work around platform-native content rather than copying one asset across TikTok, Reels and Shorts. It combines production with strategy, account management, paid social and influencer campaigns, which suits businesses that want the agency to run the wider channel rather than only deliver videos.
6. NextVision Studio: short-form plus broader visual production
NextVision Studio publicly offers Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts, photography, brand video, podcast content and social ad creative. It is a useful option for Dublin businesses that want one production supplier for both everyday social content and wider brand assets.
7. Pluto: studio-backed social-first content
Pluto describes an in-house social-first content unit producing native work for paid and organic channels, both in its studio and on location. Its broader advertising and communications capability may suit larger organisations that need short-form assets within an integrated campaign.
8. Titan Digital: practical ongoing content for SMEs
Titan Digital offers social content creation to businesses across Ireland and explicitly names Reels, TikToks and Shorts. Its positioning connects the videos to business goals and ongoing brand visibility, which can suit an SME looking for regular marketing support.
9. Apex Vertical: direct access to a solo specialist
Apex Vertical is an Ireland-based solo short-form agency offering vertical editing, content strategy and social media management. The direct-contact model may appeal to brands that prefer one operator and a simple workflow. Buyers should ask for recent named case studies and delivery capacity during the proposal stage.
10. Creo Media: broad visual-media partner
Creo Media is a Dublin visual media agency offering script-to-screen production alongside brand guidelines and web design. Short-form video is part of a wider production service, making it more relevant when a business also needs broader visual assets rather than a dedicated Reels programme alone.
How to choose
Questions to ask before signing
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Who develops the hooks and recurring formats? | Editing cannot rescue a content idea that gives viewers no reason to stay |
| Is filming included, and where will it happen? | Travel, studio, talent and location costs can materially change the quote |
| How many finished videos and revisions are included? | “Monthly content” can mean very different volumes and approval processes |
| Are organic posting, paid usage and raw files included? | Usage rights and distribution should be agreed before production begins |
| Which result will be reported? | Views alone are not enough; ask about retention, qualified reach, enquiries or sales |
| Can we begin with a pilot? | A smaller first project tests communication, quality and brand fit before a longer contract |
Research sources
Agency pages reviewed for this comparison
| Agency | Public source reviewed |
|---|---|
| Simply Social | Services and Dublin office |
| Reels Agency | Services and pricing and Sweet Baking Mama case study |
| Radiant Creative Social | Services and production offer |
| Way Out West | Creative, paid and influencer services |
| likes.ie | Social and short-form services |
| NextVision Studio | Short-form production and portfolio |
| Pluto | Social content creation |
| Titan Digital | Social content creation |
| Apex Vertical | Short-form editing, strategy and social management |
| Creo Media | Visual media and short-form production |
This article was researched on 4 August 2026. Services, teams, pricing and portfolios can change, so request a current proposal and recent relevant work before choosing an agency. No listed competitor paid for inclusion.