Durham-based media agency celebrates substantial growth

Leading North East based social media agency, The Social Co., is celebrating multiple client wins and team growth following a successful first half to 2022.

The creative agency, which was launched in 2016, has grown to employ 30 specialists across social media management, photography, videography and graphic design. The firm has provided its services to over 300 clients since its inception and has already worked with dozens of local and national businesses on campaigns so far this year.

The Social Co. has just completed one of its most significant projects yet including a three month campaign which involved managing social media accounts, graphic design, event coverage and content creation for Europe’s biggest funfair, The Hoppings. The team is now planning a campaign for its return next year.

James Ogilvie, director and founder at The Social Co. said: “The Hoppings was a huge campaign for us. We managed a range of elements to deliver a strategic marketing campaign, from creative artwork and content to peak interest and momentum before it launched to covering the event itself throughout.

“The project allowed us to showcase that we are more than just a social media agency we provide a full service, strategic digital marketing solution, supporting our clients in gaining maximum exposure and subsequently maximum sales.”

In its most recent raft of appointments The Social Co. has welcomed experienced photographer Robert Steven and Cal Cowie and videographer Mattie Thompson to support growing client demand for services. The firm also has plans for further expansion as its client base and services grow.

James continued: “Our team is growing rapidly and we have a our strongest team yet, with a range of extremely talented and dedicated individuals who each bring something different to the table. We are very proud of everyone who works for us and the company culture we have created.”

The Social Co. has also recently been announced as the founding member of the Newcastle United Football Club Business Club which was presented to them by owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi at its inaugural event.

James said: “It’s a pleasure to be linked with this amazing football club at the start of what is not only a revolution at Newcastle United but the North East as a whole and we plan on being apart of this incredible journey.

“This was just another step forward in our evolution as a local company. It has always been our mission to support local business and organisations, and what represents the North East more than Newcastle United Football Club. We’re also supporting other local grassroots sport including Sunderland League Football team, West Rainton and a young racing car driver called Thomas Potter who is showing a real talent for his sport.”