TOUCH MOVED into Marshall’s Court just over a year ago now, director Julie Shaw told us a bit more about the business…
Thanks for talking to us Julie, let’s get started. Firstly, how long has the company been going?
We started in 2003. First day and the first jobs were for Nike, Nokia and Gillette – not a bad start.
They are some nice clients to have on your books! How many of you are there?
Just 6 – small, but perfectly formed...
Can you tell us a bit about your business and what sort of work you do?
We’re a communications agency, focused on creating stimulating live events and video, for our corporate clients. We specialise in bringing brands to life and launching new products through different channels – internal events, trade wow events, exhibitions and consumer experiential. We have a great range of retained creative brands to work with including Gillette, Pantene, Nice n Easy, OralB, Herbal Essences, Aquafresh, alli, Birds Eye, Le Creuset and UK Athletics.
Sound like an exciting job, can you tell us why you decided to move in with us?
The lease ran out in our city centre premises and we needed more space. Here we have a great open-plan blank canvas. It’s light and airy, contemporary with great architectural features and we’ve been able to create a brilliant working environment.
Thank you, we do have some great buildings here, but what else was important to you, and your team, when you were looking for a work space?
The location – this is perfect. Close enough to walk to the shops and bars in the centre, yet not far to the motorway network for a speedy get-away on a Friday night.
How is business currently, very well from the sounds of it?
Really great, we’re just completing our work on the launch of Gillette ProGlide – the biggest FMCG launch of 2011 which we started over a year ago and included us creating Procter & Gamble Global’s first-ever 3D video. We’re also working on their Olympics Partnership programme, as well as a drinks brand launch, a roadshow and videos for a government organisation and various branded interior work-spaces.
So, what’s next for you and the business?
More of the sam… and we would love some local business too, I think we’re too much of a ‘well-kept Northern secret’.
And finally, can you tell us, other than your office of course, what do you like most about being in Holbeck Urban Village?
The ever-so-helpful staff from Living City, the double-shot cappuccinos from Out of the Woods, the coronation chicken baguette from the Pickled Pepper and great ale from The Cross Keys!
To get in touch with Touch, email julie@touchmediasolutions.co.uk or visit their website at www.touchmediasolutions.co.uk