Leeds based strategic marketing agency, Fantastic, is continuing its investment in future marketeers, as it welcomes two new placement students and celebrates an apprenticeship graduation.
Sam Ward has joined Fantastic full-time as a senior account executive after the completion of his multi-channel marketing apprenticeship. Sam has spent the last year supporting director of strategy and insight, Gary Pattison, on Fantastic’s flagship INSIGHT business strategy programme, and also holds a master's degree in marketing from the University of Manchester.
The agency has also appointed two new students on placement years. Jasper Elliott joins as a junior digital designer, and is currently undertaking a degree in Graphic and Communication Design at University of Leeds, while Natalia Okrój joins as an account executive, and is completing a degree in Marketing Management at Leeds Beckett University.
This follows the success of last year’s student placements, with 2024 hire Emelia Lowis continuing at Fantastic in a part-time role as she completes her final year of studies in Business Management with Marketing at Leeds Beckett University.
Fantastic has already helped multiple team members to grow their careers starting from work placements – notably financial controller Holly Hobson, and digital marketing manager Dom Senior, who have both spent over six years at the agency.
The agency has also welcomed five work experience students on short-term placements across the year so far, further supporting young people with the opportunities to explore roles in the marketing industry.
Speaking about the new hires, Fantastic’s managing director, Sally Willis, said: “Bringing Sam into the team on a permanent basis, and welcoming two new placement students in Jasper and Natalia is a big boost in our commitment to supporting young talent at the start of their marketing careers.
“We’re proud of the many success stories that began with placements and apprenticeships and have grown into long-term careers with us. Nurturing young talent and helping people rise through the ranks has always been part of our culture, and we see real value in investing in the next generation of marketeers.”
After a record-breaking 2024, Fantastic is aiming even higher this year, targeting £2.2million revenue for 2025.
Fantastic Media is an award-winning Leeds-based, full-service marketing agency, with national and international clients including STADA Thornton & Ross, British Weightlifting, Trojan Group, Schades Group and Skopes Menswear.
