Agency on the move as demand grows for its PR and communications services

Communications agency, Social, has relocated its Leeds office to the city’s new commercial district – Wellington Place.

The move comes in response to growing demand for the agency’s integrated PR and communications services – especially in the built environment, place, and infrastructure sectors.

The agency works with organisations such as national housebuilders, developers, universities and public sector bodies, with its clients including Caddick, Extra MSA, Lovell, Ahead Partnership, RLB and Eurowind.

Racheal Johnson, director of Leeds at Social, said: “It’s been an incredibly positive couple of years for Social’s Leeds team, with new appointments and amazing new clients coming on board, alongside the growth of several of our existing partnerships.

“We have also responded to a greater variety of requests from clients with a continued diversification of services, with particular demand for public consultation, stakeholder engagement and event management expertise – exemplified by the comprehensive support we’re providing for clients at UKREiiF.

“Leeds as a city is booming, so it’s only right that we lead the next stage of our agency’s growth from the vibrant business community at Wellington Place.

“We look forward to meeting and working with our new neighbours.”

The Leeds office move has been buoyed by appointments and promotions over the past 12 months.

Beth Chaplow, who joined Social in 2023, has been promoted to account director, leading significant property and professional services client accounts.

Meanwhile, Yasmine Moro-Virion has been promoted to account manager, with a strong focus on event management and integrated PR campaigns.

Boosting the team’s public consultation and stakeholder engagement expertise, Sami Garratt joined Social having spent substantial time in a political role in the Scottish Parliament.

Account Executive, Anna Harman, joined the agency following a placement as part of the Channel 4 Content Creatives programme – which stems from the broadcaster’s investment in its Leeds national HQ.

Managing director of Social, Pete Wrathmell, added: “We’ve been a proud member of the Leeds business and creative community for close to 10 years now, and this office move marks the start of an exciting new chapter in Social’s growth – right at the heart of the action in Wellington Place.

“With space to continue growing organically, we’re excited to welcome clients and colleagues from across the UK to our new office in Leeds.”