Tank and Cartwright Communications named among the best in the UK

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Two digital and PR agencies from Nottingham have increased their position on the industry’s main leaderboard. Tank and Cartwright Communications, both based in the city’s Lace Market, are once again the highest ranking East Midlands agencies in the PR Week Agency Business Report 2023.

The national league table of thousands of UK-based PR agencies ranked Tank 151st and Cartwright Communications 164th, an increase for both agencies compared to the 2022 table. Trevor Palmer and co-owners Martin Stone, Max Bevis and Phil Kelsey, is now the third-ranked agency in the Midlands and 28th-ranked outside London.

After another year of continued growth, it increased all of its rankings in PR Week’s industry-specific tables and was named 45th in the UK for its technology credentials and 80th for its consumer PR work.

Cartwright, led by former Nottingham Post journalist Liz Cartwright, along with directors Rose Hayes and Annie Brafield, also saw significant increases. It was ranked 31st outside London and 39th in the B2B PR chart, reflecting its strength in real estate and construction and growth in healthcare and professional services.

Tank Director Max Bevis said: “2022 was a year of significant growth and investment for Tank, resulting in our best year to date.

“We appointed a dedicated chief people officer, created 12 new roles and launched a dedicated independent digital PR team, helping to secure several high-profile consumer retainers.

“Our reputation in the technology sector also continues to strengthen, winning a number of international technology accounts, including AI and analytics giant SAS UK.

“To be named the best performing East Midlands agency for the third year in a row is testament to the most important part of Tank – our people.

“Together with Cartwright Communications, we are clearly demonstrating the power of non-London-centric creative businesses.”

Cartwright Director Annie Brafield said: “It’s fantastic to see both agencies move up the rankings year on year, reflecting the strength of our businesses and the creative industries in the region.

“We are proud to represent the Midlands, both Nottingham and Birmingham, and are now building on what we offer to a very different London market.

“PR Week 2023 Agency Business Report, in addition to being named the 42nd Small Business by Great Places To Work in its 2023 Best Places to Work ranking, not only reflects our growth and ambition, but shows how we are doing. successfully balancing profitability and size, while creating a positive relationship. environment for all those who work for and with us”.

Tank was founded in 2010 by public relations consultant Trevor Palmer and works for clients including YorkTest, Serif and The Access Group, in sectors including technology, retail, property and construction, leisure and hospitality, health and wellness, and finance.

With operations regionally, nationally and internationally, Cartwright Communications was founded in 2006 by Liz Cartwright and works for clients including Ringtons, Lovell Homes, Willmott Dixon and Branston. The agency works in sectors including property and construction, construction products, professional services, food and beverage, retail, and healthcare.