MediaMix: MC2; I-Com; Studio North

MANCHESTER marketing and PR firm MC2 said it has recorded double-digit growth for the second year running, increasing turnover by 11% to £3m in the year to September 30.

The company did not disclose a profit figure.

New client wins include, Mondelez International, UC Group, Datamonitor Healthcare, Boost Juice Bars, Pochins’s and Bright Futures Educational Trust.

The firm, which has 40 staff, already works for Deloitte, NCC Group and Krispy Kreme UK.

Claire Tennant, managing director, said: “An increasing number of our clients are benefiting from MC2’s full offering and our combination of in-depth business understanding, creative ideas and entrepreneurial edge.

“We are continuing to grow our international portfolio and also investing heavily internally, in our Eureka Programme, ensuring our people are the most highly skilled in the industry.”

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DESIGN agency Studio North has secured three new clients.

The Manchester-based agency has been hired by hosting firms Shaping Cloud and Melbourne, as well as textiles firm the Behrens Group.

It will work with Shaping Cloud and Behrens on their brands and provide strategic and creative marketing support to Melbourne.

Marketing director Kerry Dennison said: “Winning these new clients is great news and the fact they all operate in very different sectors is incredibly exciting and challenging for the whole agency. Immersing ourselves in diverse industries is what we love to do as we get to know each marketplace and – of course – our clients’ target audiences.”

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MANCHESTER-based digital marketing company, I-COM, has completed a rebrand for Jonathan Fawcett, a supplier of bed linen and accessories for superyachts, luxury homes and private aircraft.
 
The business, which is also based in Manchester, launched its new brand at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.
 
Speaking after the launch of the new brand, sales manager Jason Hales said: “The feedback from existing and potential clients was overwhelmingly positive. This rebranding exercise is all new territory for me and I can honestly say I-COM has made it a great experience.”

I-COM’s Managing Director Mike Blackburn said: “It’s a classic example of a client and an agency working well together; these kinds of partnerships always produce the best results. We’re now looking forward to the next phase of the campaign, which will see us implementing a comprehensive marketing strategy designed to further promote the Jonathan Fawcett brand.”