MediaMix: Code Computerlove, Milky Tea, and more
MANCHESTER digital agency Code Computerlove said it has had a record six months, with turnover up 35%.
No figures were available from the company, but staff numbers have increased by 20 to 80 over the past year and it is looking for a second office.
Founded in 1999, the firm specialises in web and mobile solutions for clients including Oxfam, Hillarys, First Group and Brother.
Chief executive Tony Foggett said: “Our growth into new areas including mobile apps and tablet, campaigns and social, and user experience means our work transcends website design and build, to cross-platform and multi-device solutions, all designed with Computerlove – the desire to create amazing experiences.
“Our first half of the year has been fantastic, with turnover up 35% and higher than average new business wins – helping us to plan for significant expansion this year with new team members and a second office.”
Code was last month appointed by Chester Zoo to handle its £30m Islands project and is now the lead agency for The Woodland Trust. It has also redesigned its own website.
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LIVERPOOL creative studios, Smiling Wolf, BCA Landscape and Milky Tea have taken an office in London.
Based in the Shoreditch creative hub, Rochelle School, the office will provide support for each studio’s expanding client roster in the city, also acting as a base for both business development and client services.
The new premises also offer the studios the opportunity to work together on large projects as a team.
Milky Tea founder Jon Holmes said: “Rochelle School is a fantastic studio environment and we are extremely proud of it being our new London home. Having been actively working in London since our 2005 launch, opening a studio in the capital has been a long-term goal. It will be used to support and work more closely with our clients and as a bridge to build on our previous successes.”
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THE Market Family has rebranded a nostalgic lollipop brand for Swizzels Matlow, including new packaging designs.
Fruity Pops traditional fruit and ice cream flavoured lollipops have been refreshed by the Manchester agency with what it describes as a more contemporary and fun look.
Rachael Taylor, head of Trafford-based The Market Family said: “Fruity Pops have appeared in party bags for decades. They are a firm favourite, so we didn’t want to
make the brand unrecognisable. We took the most well known and best-loved element – the wrapper – and ran it throughout the packaging. The overall look and feel has been made more fun and modern, and we’ve also reflected the full range of flavours in the design.”
