Source Marketing celebrates 25-years of success with 175th client win

Leeds-based Source Marketing has marked the start of its 25th anniversary year by securing its 175th retained client, with London-based office furniture consultant,Collaborate Furniture coming on-board just two months short of a quarter of a century since Guiseley-based PPS Packaging became the agency’s very first.

The performance-led marketing communications agency was founded in early 2001 by Peter Downey and Steve Clark and today is headed by Daniel Kennedy, Chris Hughes and Martha Phillips. It has a strong reputation as a trusted and skilled communications partner and is renowned for the quality of its service on the regional, national and international stage.

Since its foundation, Source Marketing has:

• Set two Guinness World Records for clients;
• Publicised the Northern Premiere of the Yorkshire Hollywood blockbuster, Calendar Girls;
• Created headlines around the world for North Yorkshire manufacturer, Ellis Patents;
• Overseen virtual holidays for BUPA Care Home residents across the UK;
• Launched mega casinos for MERKUR;
• Produced and presented a top 10% podcast for Isle of Man TT champion, Dean Harrison; and
• Helped raise close to £4million for Barnardo’s through its involvement in the Firecracker Ball.

Source marketing director, Martha Phillips, said: “Longevity and PR don’t always go hand in hand, but Source has certainly bucked that trend – both as a longstanding agency and for the length of service we’ve provided a number of our clients. We’ve had four clients we’ve worked with for well over a decade each and a number who are now well beyond five years.

This isn’t an easy climate for small businesses; the landscape is tougher, margins are tighter and expectations are higher than ever, but 25 years in business proves that resilience, relationships, and reputation matter.

Furthermore, we’ve never stood still. As the marketing landscape has evolved, so have we - expanding from pure PR into social media, PPC, SEO and digital PR to ensure our clients stay ahead of the curve.”

Source Marketing provides strategic guidance and delivers award winning campaigns to B2B and B2C clients across the UK and beyond