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A Harrogate-based branding agency has acquired an East Anglian company for an undisclosed sum.
Impression Studio, which is based on Albert Street, has made the acquisition of Norwich-based digital marketing firm FLOCC.
The addition of FLOCC will see another two members of staff join the business and add a base in East Anglia.
The company now has 15 staff across two brands, Impression and Next Chapter.
Charlie Hartley, founder and managing director of Impression Studio, said:
“I’m delighted to have added FLOCC to our business. It was clear from initial discussions that the values, expertise, client base and culture of FLOCC aligned so closely with our own, and the skills and capabilities of the existing FLOCC team will add significant value to our offering, and vice versa.
“As a growing and ambitious agency, this acquisition enables us to operate more cohesively in East Anglia, expand the group’s overall service offering, continue to recruit outstanding talent, and inject new life into our service delivery and client services.”
Daniel Swepson, head of marketing at Next Chapter, added:
“We’re really excited to welcome FLOCC’s team and clients to the business and have already identified a wide range of opportunities following the expansion of our service offering and capabilities, which will no doubt be of benefit to Impression, Next Chapter and FLOCC clients alike.”
Harrogate estate agents appoints new head of lettings
A Harrogate estate agency has hired a new head of lettings.
Myrings Estate Agents, which is based on Princes Square, has appointed Georgie Spence to the position.
Ms Spence joins the firm with 10 years experience in the field.
In a Facebook post, Myrings added:
“Georgie joins the team with 10 years of lettings experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge to support and drive the team.
“She is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and happy to assist Landlords and Tenants throughout their journey with us.”
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Business Breakfast: Harrogate branding agency appoints technical director
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Today is the final Business Breakfast of 2022. It will return in the New Year.
A Harrogate branding agency has appointed a new technical director.
Dan Martin has joined Impression Studio, which is based on Albert Street, after spending two years at creative agency Jaywing.
Mr Martin has 20 years of experience in a range of industries including electronics, HR, education, and a variety of web agencies.
On joining Impression, he said:
“I’m just so excited to have this opportunity.
“I know I have skills and experience that will benefit Impression but it’s also a chance for me to take the next step in my career and test myself at a new level.
“I was happy in my previous role and could have stayed there forever, but this was just too good to miss and I’m really looking forward to seeing where we go together.”
Mr Martin will be tasked with overseeing all technical aspects of the work produced. At a strategic level he will be setting the direction of the agency in terms of the technologies used and the approach taken.
Charlie Hartley, managing director of Impression, said:
“Dan brings a wealth of experience delivering complex technical solutions for Enterprise level brands looking to innovate digitally.
“He’ll be implementing Headless CMS & React development solutions to position the agency as one of the leading web development agencies in the north of England.”
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Boroughbridge company appoints new director
Boroughbridge-based firm Reed Boardall has appointed a new director.
Norman Hartley, who has been with the firm for 16 years, has been promoted to transport operations director.
Previously head of transport operations, Norman joined the business in 2006 and has progressed through various positions including operations shift manager and planning manager.
In his new role, Norman will be responsible for reviewing and developing processes to drive efficiency and achieve organisational growth.
Marcus Boardall, chief executive, said:
Business Breakfast: Harrogate branding agency builds website for London flats“Norman is a confident leader who has constantly demonstrated his ability to manage, motivate and develop teams to deliver operational excellence.
“He’s a fantastic example of one of our many long-serving colleagues who, through hard work and talent, has built a career with us. This latest promotion is well-deserved recognition of his commitment to the company and we believe he will make a valuable contribution in his new role.”
Business Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal.
A Harrogate-based branding agency has created a website and provided digital services for a flagship London apartment scheme.
Impression Studio created the brand for property firm Greystar’s Bloom development at Nine Elms in the city.
As part of the project, Impression created a visual design and focused on devising bold typography, bespoke illustrations and 3D imagery.
The design team was given 10 weeks to deliver the project.
Jordan Donnelly, head of design at Impression Studio, said:
“The visual design was key to the project, focussing on large typography, unconventional grid systems and utilising bespoke illustrations to communicate the energy of the brand with a contemporary aesthetic.
“The creative was brought to life with on page interactions and elegant animations to elevate the brand experience, whilst not neglecting the site performance and taking away from the user experience.”
Running retailer announces heart charity partnership
A Harrogate-based specialist running retailer has announced a three-year partnership with the charity Heart Research UK.
Up & Running, which has a store on Station Parade, is set to launch a fundraising challenge in aid of the charity, which will include a 1,992 mile relay involving staff across its 29 stores.
The retailer will also host 5k training sessions aimed at getting people active.
Gillian Macfarlane, founder of Up & Running, said:
“We’re excited to embark on the partnership with Heart Research UK. We have a lot of shared values with the charity when it comes to encouraging people of all fitness levels to exercise regularly and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.”
Helen Wilson, head of research at Heart Research UK, said:
“Sadly, 7.6 million people in the UK are living with cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease is one of the UK’s biggest killers.
“More research is needed to prevent people developing and dying from heart disease, and the partnership with Up & Running will raise vital funds to help us fund more medical research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease.”
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Harrogate creative agency reports increase in turnover
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Impression Studio in Harrogate has reported a 30% growth in turnover in the last financial year.
The company, which is based on Albert Street and is a creative digital agency, saw its turnover in 2021/22 increase to £750,000.
The firm works with clients including Power Sheds, Hippo Digital, Infinity Works and KAL Fitness.
Charlie Hartley, founder and managing director of Impression Studio, has also announced plans to develop the business further with an increased focus on brand strategy.
Mr Hartley said:
“The new focus and direction for the business is already helping brands to build emotional connections with customers by creating compelling digital-first brands and digital experiences that both excite and deliver results.”
Chamber meeting to focus on financial support
Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce is set to hold its next meeting on Monday.
The meeting will focus on what practical and financial support is available to businesses in the district.
It will be held at Harrogate College on July 11.
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Three expert speakers including Danny Wild, principal of Harrogate College, Steve Bolton, a leader consultant for Harrogate Borough Council, and Amrit Choda, an Aspire2Lead job coach.
David Simister, Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce chief executive, said:
“For Harrogate businesses seeking information about what financial grants, practical support and staff training they can access, then our July meeting is a must attend event.
“And I’m delighted to say this meeting is open to non-members too. The aim of our meetings is to educate and inform, and this is what July’s speakers will do.”
For more information on the meeting, visit the Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce website.