TAKING CARE OF THE PENNIES

New finance director appointed to spearhead expansion

Kellie-Jo Huntley

Karol Marketing Group, the successful PR and marketing firm, has further expanded its team with the appointment of a new finance director who will be overseeing the opening of new offices in London and Manchester.

Kellie-Jo Huntley joins the team with a wealth of knowledge in accounting and finance. With over eighteen year’s experience, Kellie-Jo is responsible for developing the company’s strategic focus together with the managing director.

North East referral network introduces Scandinavian retailer to the UK

(left – right) Neil Dwyer from Hay & Kilner, Stefan Lepkowski from Karol Marketing Group,
Deborah Graham from Ryecroft Glenton and Steven Fallon from ARG working together to open the
new Airport Fashion store in Newcastle International Airport

A trio of North East businesses have been working together to successfully launch the first UK store of a Scandinavian retail giant in Newcastle International Airport.

Airport Retail Group (ARG) is renowned across its home country of Norway and Northern Europe for offering high quality fashion brands such as Hugo Boss, Lyle & Scott, Eton, Tommy Hilfiger and GANT.  Its strategy is to open stores in prime airport locations to reach style conscious business and family travellers.
 

Student proves success of summer school scheme

This year, DiFFERENT advertising, design & marketing agency in Newcastle, opened its doors to students for summer. Candidates were carefully selected and welcomed in to the buzzing agency environment, one of which managed to secure a full time position.  Over 27 weeks, an impressive 65 students joined teams in total including; account handling, planning, digital, design and creative.