Leading Leeds-based strategic marketing agency Fantastic Media, has been appointed by Thurston Group, renowned modular building experts to deliver full-service marketing services to the firm as it seeks to become the UK’s leading off-site manufacturer.

Fantastic Media will be implementing a comprehensive marketing campaign, aimed at increasing Thurston Group's brand presence and taking market share within the modular construction sector. The scope of work will include refreshing the company’s website, as well as ongoing communications, digital marketing, PR and social media support.

Thurston Group, headquartered in Horbury, Wakefield, with further manufacturing sites in Hull and Catfoss, was established in 1970 and employs circa 350 people.

Thurston Group designs and manufactures modular buildings for prestigious and high-profile clients across multiple sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, and nuclear.

"We are excited to embark on this exciting marketing journey with Thurston Group as they ramp up their growth plans," said Stefanie Hopkins, communications director. "The company’s dedication to delivering exceptional modular building solutions aligns perfectly with our passion for helping businesses achieve their marketing goals. We are confident that our collaborative efforts will result in significant brand exposure and business growth for Thurston Group."

John Pay, sales and marketing director at Thurston Group, added, “Fantastic Media's strategic approach and creative vision impressed us from the outset. We trust their expertise to elevate our brand and communicate our message effectively to our target market. This partnership is a key step in our continued commitment to innovation and growth within the modular construction industry.”

Both Fantastic Media and Thurston Group are enthusiastic about the potential for this collaboration to yield exceptional results.

Fantastic Media is an award-winning, 33-strong Leeds-based, full-service marketing agency delivering strategy, digital, website development, social media and content creation for national and international clients which include Leeds United, Overfinch, Laxtons, Abbeydale Food, Schades Group and Leeds-based Skopes menswear.

The agency reported its best-ever year in 2023 with multiple new clients coming on board from across the UK and Europe and 26 per cent growth in overall revenue to £1.65m. In January, Fantastic Media acquired Faith Brand Communications for a six-figure sum to bolster its in-house PR and content offering.