It’s been a challenging time for PR and creative agencies recently across the board. But Aubergine has managed to weather the storm - and even thrive in it.
In September 2023 we were named as one of Prolific North’s top eight ‘Independent Agencies to Watch’ for this year.
Our sustainability-focused creative PR agency was recognised for the range of campaigns we delivered over the past year, across the food, health and tech sectors.
Prolific North also noted the fact that over the last 12 months we’ve achieved a 50% increase in turnover to land a six-figure profit - plus we’re on track to achieve a turnover of £1m by the end of the year.
The judges also mentioned our ‘modern’ approach to working as we have fully embraced the remote working model - with a top notch freelance team to help the two directors, both of whom are former journalists, deliver outstanding results for clients.
Director Emma Gardner brings her expertise as a broadcast journalist who has worked for several years as a producer and reporter for shows like BBC's The One Show, Channel 4 News, and ITV News. She focuses on delivering creative media campaigns and content creation.
Director Verity Clarke has more than 15 years of experience in a boutique agency setting. Her role involves delivering client strategy and spearheading new business development.
Our international team of senior consultants provide their expertise on a contracted basis - many are leading experts in their sectors.
Here’s an overview of our highlights:
We secured 20 new clients within a year, including renowned organisations such as Filippo Berio, childhood nutrition charity Vitamin Angels UK and Round Our Way (a climate change focused not-for-profit organisation) leading to a 50% increase in turnover
We were invited to the British Medical Association to deliver training in PR and journalism at a sustainability event for the NHS attended by senior professionals, highlighting our expertise and thought leadership in the field
We successfully ran a virtual booth at Bread and Jam, the UK's first food founders festival and were invited to speak at Leeds Sustainability Week
We were hand-picked to participate in the Max 10 Growth Scheme, a program for high-growth businesses. This opportunity involved 12 weeks of valuable training and mentoring
We achieved a prominent position on Google's search results, with our agency website ranking on the first page for the search term "sustainability pr agency." As a result, we have experienced a steady stream of new business inquiries
We were recognised and added to The Drum's Recommended Agency Register based on positive client reviews. This showcases our commitment to delivering exceptional services. Ratings out of 10 included value for money (9.5), creativity (9), and strategy (10). An impressive 90% of our clients intend to renew their partnerships with us.
These achievements reflect Aubergine's dedication to delivering top-notch PR services and our commitment to driving success for our clients.