Digital and media agency Bonded has hired four new members of staff and promoted two key employees.
The agency, headquartered in Newcastle with an additional office in Edinburgh, now has a total headcount of 25 and has announced further plans to increase this in Newcastle by up to 20% through 2024.
Abi Simons has been promoted from SEO executive to senior SEO executive and Becca Keenan moves from media executive to a new role as senior media executive, where she will take on a more prominent role in leading the agency’s media campaigns.
Steven Underwood, managing director at Bonded, said: “Abi and Becca have shown tremendous growth and dedication in their roles. Their promotions are well-deserved, and we are excited to see their continued contributions to our team and our clients.”
The four new hires across the agency include Emma Dunwell, joining as social assistant following a successful internship; Pippa Gilroy as digital marketing executive; Daniel Rodger as paid social manager; and Katie Jago joins as paid search manager.
On future plans to continue growing the agency’s headcount, Underwood added: “Our team’s growth and development are a testament to our ethos of investing in our people. We believe in fostering talent and providing opportunities for our staff to advance in their careers. We are excited about the future and the continued success of Bonded.”
Bonded was named as one of Prolific North’s Independent Agencies to Watch in 2023 and was recently certified as the ‘world’s first’ Light-Nutrient employer, awarded by Make Light Matter, as part of the agency’s commitment to employee wellbeing and productivity.
