Rhotic Media named in Top 100 UK “elite” SMEs

Rhotic Media, a specialist marketing agency for financial services brands, has been named as one of the UK’s top 100 SMEs in 2026.

To be featured in the Elite Business 100 list (EB100), companies are independently judged to be among the top-performing SMEs in the country in terms of commercial growth, outlook and performance.

Founded in the city of Chelmsford, the county town of Essex, back in 2018, Rhotic Media helps finance firms bring clarity to their positioning and confidence to their communications. 

Its services span strategic advisory, customer media, and customer events, combining sector expertise with creativity and measurable results.

From hundreds of entries across diverse sectors, Rhotic Media was judged to be worthy of inclusion, highlighting its excellence in innovation, growth, and community engagement.

The UK’s top companies making the shortlist will attend the prestigious awards evening on 11 March 2026 in the City of London and will be featured in the EB100 digital guide and online directory, reaching over half a million viewers.

The EB100 rankings cover categories including community engagement, innovation, and growth. These businesses are recognised as exemplars of excellence within the SME community and celebrated for their contributions to a thriving entrepreneurial Britain.

Joe McGrath, founder and CEO of Rhotic Media, told That's Business: "This achievement is a testament to the entire Rhotic team. Building a growing, profitable SME takes relentless focus, constant refinement and a clear vision of where you’re going.

“After nearly eight years, we’ve proven we know what it takes to scale with discipline and ambition. I’m immensely proud of every person who has helped us reach this point, and I’m looking forward to delivering the next stage of our growth together."

This is the fourth year of the competition, with a significantly increased number of applicants.

Judges noted the impressive sales and growth figures, community spirit and engagement, and overall high standard of entries this year.

For more information about Rhotic Media, visit https://rhoticmedia.com.

Rhotic Media appoints editor for Capital Pioneer

Rhotic Media has announced the appointment of Beth Ure (PICTURED) as the new editor of Capital Pioneer, the company’s title covering digital capital markets transformation.

Beth joined Rhotic Media in May 2023 from the Press Association. Since joining the business, she has worked across a wide range of financial sectors including asset management, banking, commodities and payments. She holds an MA in Journalism and has experience as both a reporter and a radio broadcaster.

In her new role, Beth will lead the editorial direction of Capital Pioneer, working closely with Evy Williams, who becomes capital markets correspondent while continuing her work within Rhotic’s customer media division.

The expansion of the Capital Pioneer editorial team reflects the rapid growth of the brand and the increasing demand from financial services organisations for trusted insight, guidance and analysis on the digital transformation of capital markets.

Joe McGrath, chief executive of Rhotic Media, told That's Business: “Beth’s appointment is testament to her professional approach and her sharp commercial mind. During her years with Rhotic, she has demonstrated a willingness to support growth businesses and a natural attraction to innovation. I’m very proud to have her leading such a fast-growing title.”

Beth Ure, editor of Capital Pioneer, said: “As more and more companies search for new ways to innovate and stand out from their peers, I’m excited to take on a new challenge covering the market. This magazine is exactly what the industry needs right now.”

Elizabeth Pfeuti, chief operating officer of Rhotic Media and publisher of Capital Pioneer, added: “Since joining Rhotic, Beth’s acumen as a journalist has been clear, but she has also developed a deep knowledge of how companies within financial services operate across a broad range of business operations. 

"This makes her appointment as editor all the more exciting, as she will be digging below the surface and into how our industry is fundamentally changing at pace.”

Capital Pioneer has quickly established itself as a leading voice in this space, supported by a quarterly print magazine, the annual Capital Pioneer Summit, and The Pioneers, its awards programme celebrating innovation across banking, investment, insurance and payments.

The next awards gala will take place at Shakespeare’s Globe “Underglobe” on 24 April 2026, where global financial innovators will be recognised for their achievements.

Beth took on the new role on February 2nd.