Comms agency expands team with over 10 new recruits

Counter Context, a specialist communications agency with over 29 years’ experience, has just expanded its team with an additiona l 10 new staff.

This growth has resulted in increased capacity, improved collaboration and communication across the business.

With a focus on serving the regeneration and development, transport and sustainability, and energy and utilities sectors, Counter Context has seen tremendous growth in the demand for its services. The team has now expanded from just 20 members before the pandemic to an all-time high of 37.

Growing

The specialist Energy & Utilities team has recently welcomed the appointment of Beth Motley as its new division director. The team has also welcomed Lydia Wood, previously joining Counter Context as a temporary intern, as well as

New additions Jade Anderson as an account manager. Additionally, Maya Lubczynskyj and Abigail Kirk, after completing the internship programme, have joined the Sheffieldbased team as account executives.

Counter Context has also seen growth in its newly launched PR division, Altitude, which recently celebrated its first anniversary, growing from two to four employees, welcoming Rachel Measures as account Manager and Emilia Williamson as account executive.

Rhea Harvey, a further appointment to the Operations team, specialising in events management, has expanded the company’s suit of services, while the Design team has welcomed a new junior graphic designer in Harley Mousley.

In addition to the new hires, Counter Context has seen seven internal promotions, further demonstrating the company's growth and development.

Appreciation

Alexis Krachai, managing director said: “This expansion is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional service and support to its clients as the speed of change in the built environment accelerates. The importance of calm and considered communication is growing as stakeholders and communities engage with the changes we’re seeing in towns, cities, and the countryside.

“As the UK responds to the impacts of the pandemic, the race to net zero and the development of new places to live and work, we’re seeing a growing appreciation with existing and new clients that building understanding and trust is key to delivering projects on time and on budget and benefitting from active involvement from communities.”