Climb & Conquer scales team and revenue

Durham-based digital marketing agency Climb & Conquer has welcomed six new hires as it continues to scale at pace, with revenue up 122 per cent year-on-year.

Senior recruits include Chris Ellis as head of PPC and Phillipa Collins as key account manager, both bringing over a decade of experience to support the agency’s growing multi-channel client base.

Chris said: “Before I spoke to Shane, I had other job offers on the table, but the passion from him and the other senior management members was different, and I knew I wanted to be part of it. 

“It was clear they genuinely care about the business and the people and want to shake things up. 

“There’s a buzz here that’s hard to find, especially in a remote-first setup.”

Phillipa added: “I believe a healthy work-life balance is essential and Climb & Conquer truly supports that. 

“The flexibility and trust here are real, but so is the ambition. 

“I’m excited to work across such a strong client mix and help connect the dots between strategy, execution and results.”

New arrivals also include Anna Tsagkari, Josh Baker, Tania Davies and Millie Charlton, taking headcount to 21. 

The fast-growing agency was recently named ‘New Agency to Watch’ at the 2025 Northern Digital Awards.

Shane Parkins, founder of Climb & Conquer, added: “We’ve always believed in giving people a foot in the door and building a team from the ground up with the right attitude, not just the right CV. 

“But as we’ve grown, some roles demand deeper experience from day one, and that’s where hires like Chris and Phillipa come in.

“They’re already significantly impacting the client base and within the team. 

“They bring vast knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of client delivery, and alongside the new energy and fresh thinking coming through from the rest of the team, it’s setting us up for even bigger things.

“For H2 2025, we are focused on investing in service development, new technologies, and refining our people and culture offering. 

“As we approach our first birthday as Climb & Conquer, it’s sometimes hard to wrap my head around the year we’ve had, but it’s a privilege to lead this fantastic group of people to achieve our shared vision for the agency. 

“I’m deeply excited about what’s to come for the rest of 2025!”

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