Newcastle Building Society has hired Duo Consulting as its launches the new Manchester Building Society brand later in the year.
It will be leading stakeholder engagement and helping to build brand awareness, as Newcastle Building Society invests millions into the Manchester Building Society relaunch, including a flagship store in the city centre.
“Duo is proving to be a vital partner for our team, delivering high-calibre communications expertise paired with local insights,” said Kathryn McLaughlin, Head of Group Communications at Newcastle Building Society Group.
“Their strategic thinking has helped shape our delivery for Greater Manchester, and we look forward to achieving great things together this year.”
It’s one of a series of wins for the Manchester-based strategic communications and PR consultancy. The second is global tech firm SafetyCulture. Duo is managing its UK PR and press office operations, working closely with the company’s global comms team in Sydney and its UK & EMEA marketing team in Manchester.
It’s also been hired by product intelligence platform, Vypr and Daresbury water treatment techno company Arvia.
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“Our consultancy model sets us apart from traditional agencies in the region. By assembling senior, experienced PR and communications consultants on a case-by-case basis, we deliver bespoke expertise tailored to each client’s unique needs,” explained Dan Sheridan, Managing Director of Duo Consulting.
This approach fosters immediate, trusted, peer-level relationships and ensures clients receive impactful, results-driven support.”
