Huddersfield-based PR and communications agency Wild PR has recruited three new members of staff, taking its headcount to seven.

Sammy Allen has joined the team as an SEO content specialist, bringing seven years of industry experience.

Sammy previously worked at Ignition Search in Sheffield as a content strategist and prior to that, as an SEO copywriter at Countrywide Healthcare Supplies.

Sammy will be responsible for enhancing organic content strategies, utilising data to identify impactful content opportunities that help clients meet their objectives.

University of Huddersfield graduate, Ollie Johnston, has also joined the team as the newest PR executive.

He brings content writing experience from his English Literature degree and will be responsible for helping drive PR campaign development.

Alongside his job role, Ollie will be undertaking a Level 4 PR and Communications apprenticeship with The Juice Academy to further develop his knowledge of the industry.

Jess Ledger has joined the PR agency as junior marketing assistant, straight from The Sheffield College, having recently completed A-Levels in Film, Media and English.

Jess will be undertaking a Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship with the Juice Academy alongside her role.

Her responsibilities will include supporting broader digital marketing needs on behalf of Wild’s clients, with a specific focus on social media and PR activities.

Having achieved a 46% increase in gross profit and a 30% increase in revenue during its most recent financial year, Wild PR, with bases in Huddersfield and Sheffield, has had a successful year so far.

The agency is now looking to increase revenue by a further 20% this year.

Wild PR continues to work with longstanding clients such as Heald Ltd and Specialist Glass Products, and has also recently welcomed new clients including nursery retailer Ickle Bubba.

The agency works with businesses across the UK and specialises in traditional and digital PR, social media and SEO-driven content creation, working with clients across diverse sectors.

Speaking on the recent appointments, founder and managing director, Katrina Cliffe, said: “We’re delighted to welcome new members to the Wild pack.

“This year, we’ve achieved great things, from client wins to overall growth. We look forward to continuing this trajectory as we head into the new year.”

Find out more about the agency and its recent work here: https://wild-pr.co.uk/portfolio/ 

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