One Great Studio Company Limited (1GS) has reported a 10 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue to $376 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, as it navigated a period marked by strategic investment, operational expansion, and the successful integration of DRT.

DRT, a marketing, media, and public relations firm, was acquired at the start of last year in a $115-million transaction that included a $35-million performance-based earn-out payable over three years.

According to the company’s recently released audited financial statements, 1GS expanded its client base to 135 active clients during the review period, while average annual client spend rose to $2.8 million. Retainer-based engagements accounted for 72 per cent of total revenue, reinforcing recurring income and strengthening long-term client relationships. Listed on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange since September 2023, 1GS, which also owns and operates HV Digital LLC, a US-based SEO agency, has over the last decade offered a wide range of digital marketing services to a large pool of local and international clients.

Despite the revenue growth, 2025 being a year of integration and expansion, saw the company recording a net loss of $25 million. This was largely influenced by administrative and general expenses totalling $140 million which stemmed from the build-out of shared services, leadership expansion and one-time acquisition-related costs.

“In 2025, our top line grew by 10 per cent bringing us to $376 million and we’re encouraged by that,” CEO Djuvane Browne said. “It’s healthy growth in the face of industry-wide shifts and headwinds and we’re also happy to start seeing the positive impact of our House of Brands strategy.”

Addressing the year’s loss, Browne said the results should be viewed within the context of deliberate, long-term investment.

“We achieved this growth in a year when we were investing heavily in strengthening the business so that months down the line we can offer a wid6er range of services more efficiently. The $25 million net loss reflects the integration of DRT and acquisition-related costs, leadership expansion, the centralisation of departments such as finance and HR into shared services, and investments in media monitoring infrastructure, technology, and reporting systems,” Browne explained.

“These upgrades give us clearer visibility into performance across all brands. Now that the heavy lifting is largely complete, our focus is on converting this stronger foundation into improved performance, margins and growth,” he added.

FY2025 also saw progress across 1GS’s core service lines as growth in web and app development and digital marketing helped offset industry-wide shifts affecting search engine optimisation (SEO), contributing to a more diversified revenue mix. Cross-service collaboration also increased throughout the year as more clients engaged multiple brands within the company rather than relying on standalone services.

Concerning other aspects of the company’s full-year financial performance, 1GS closed 2025 with total assets of $677 million and shareholders’ equity of $585 million. Cash and short-term investments stood at $142 million following capital deployment toward acquisition and operational development. Total debt remained modest at approximately $14 million, maintaining a well-capitalised balance sheet.

Looking ahead, Browne said the company’s priority for FY2026 and beyond will be driving improved performance across all brands, with a strong emphasis on the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across both internal workflows and client-facing services.

“If you’re not leveraging AI in this industry now, you’re behind,” Browne. “While some companies fear AI, we’ve taken the time to research how we can use it wisely to enhance what we do — and this goes beyond the typical apps people know.”

He noted that 1GS now has access to specialised systems designed to strengthen its media monitoring capabilities, sharpen data analysis, optimise workflow management and deliver enhanced value across digital and communication campaigns.

The company also indicated that it will continue evaluating acquisition and partnership opportunities aligned with its long-term strategy especially as its House of Brands model continues to demonstrate success.

During FY2025 1GS expanded its client base to 135 active clients , while average annual client spend rose to $2.8 million.