Trio of new appointments amid continued growth for Fantastic

The Leeds based agency has appointed a web developer and two account executives to bolster its digital and client management offering following a raft of new client wins, including modular building specialist Thurston Group and bathroom manufacturer Trojan.

Joining the team as web developer is David Balionis, who brings four years of experience in eCommerce solutions and custom web development for brand including automotive paint supplier Soll Automotive Paints. His expertise spans numerous platforms including Shopify and WordPress, and he is well versed in responsive, semantic, and accessible web design.

Chloe Kerfoot joins Fantastic Media as an account executive from Hatch Group with three years of digital marketing and social media experience. She will deliver integrated marketing campaigns for a diverse array of clients in sectors including manufacturing, retail and sports.

Emelia Lowis has also joined the team as an account executive, on a placement year from Leeds Beckett University, where she studies business management with marketing. Emelia has already contributed significantly to the agency’s B2B and B2C projects, applying her academic knowledge in a practical environment.

Fantastic’s founder and CEO, Andy Hobson, said: “With the strong growth the business is experiencing, we’re excited to expand the Fantastic team to help us meet our target of £2m revenue this year.

“Chloe, David and Emelia bring a blend of experience and talent which will further strengthen our ability to deliver and continue to maintain the high standards our clients expect from us.

“Because we specialise in delivering marketing consultancy, driven by strategic insight, we also sit at the client’s boardroom table as trusted advisors, advocates and specialists. It’s crucial therefore that our team is smart and experienced enough to understand and support those client needs. Our new recruits are a testament to this.”

Now in its 18th year, Fantastic is an award-winning, 30-strong integrated marketing agency specialising in fuelling business growth, offering strategic insights to align marketing efforts with commercial objectives. Its clients include Leeds United, Chadwick Lawrence, Huddersfield Town AFC, Schades Group and Leeds-based Skopes menswear.