Nottingham digital agency merges with city web design firm

Nottingham-based Digital marketing agency Hallam internet is merging with BigSpring, a web design and development agency.

The deal results in an agency with 36 employees and annual revenues approaching £3m.

The combined agency will retain the Hallam brand and Hallam founder and managing director Susan Hallam will continue to lead the business.

Hallam said: “I am delighted to have reached an agreement with BigSpring. Our two companies have worked in partnership for several years now. BigSpring are highly regarded for their web development solutions and their exceptional customer service. Our common values and vision were recognised from day one, and it was only a matter of time before we made the commitment to join forces.”

The new firm’s team of digital developers is led by technical director Jon Martin. The BigSpring client roster includes the BBC, Raleigh Bikes, and Jaegermeister. Hallam’s clients include the United Nations, The Money Shop, and Experian.

Julio Taylor, one of the founding partners of BigSpring, said: “We have always focused on building strong relationships with our clients, and delivering a service that is unsurpassed both regionally and nationally. The merger of our two businesses will consolidate our position and accelerate our growth. The whole BigSpring team is looking forward to this new and exciting future.”

BigSpring has now moved into newly-acquired space in Hallam’s Nottingham city centre offices.

Mike Hallam, commercial director, said “The digital landscape is evolving and our merger will give us real competitive advantage .We are seeing a massive change in how clients work alongside their agency partners, and we are adapting to service them whilst still remaining profitable.”

The new company has recently appointed two new digital marketing professionals who will be joining the team shortly, and is currently recruiting for an additional three marketers.