Welcome to Carat Manchester, the UK’s leading performance media planning & buying specialist, and digital centre of excellenc ... e. Part of the Dentsu Aegis Network, Carat is a global media group comprising more than 5,000 people across 70 countries worldwide, with around 350 based in Manchester. Carat defined the sector when we were established as the world's first media independent in 1968. We are now Europe's largest media network, a position we have held for more than 15 years. Today, the advances in digital technology and changing consumer behaviour have created an era of unprecedented complexity and opportunity for clients. Carat continues to redefine the industry by understanding how media can be used to deliver outstanding business value to our clients. Carat. Redefining Media. read more