Growing North East marketing agency Creo Comms has added an apprentice to its team, as it continues to welcome new clients and projects.

Sunderland based Creo, which now employs a team of 18 people, has appointed Emma Thompson as a Digital Marketing Apprentice, who will work alongside the digital and creative team to support clients including Nissan, Sunderland City Council and Sheepfolds Stables.

A recent graduate with a background in Film and Media Studies, Emma brings a fresh perspective and a strong creative spark to the agency.  She has hands-on experience of running social media campaigns, managing teams and events, and delivering engaging content, skills that will support her development and add value across Creo’s wide-ranging client portfolio.

The 11-year-old business, based in Sunniside, provides a range of marketing services to clients, including public relations, design, web development and digital and social media support.

Emma’s appointment reflects Creo’s ongoing commitment to investing in emerging talent and staying at the forefront of the evolving digital landscape.  The company has a keen focus on future talent development, and works in partnership with the University of Sunderland to manage Sunderland Creatives Agency, a student-led agency providing services that align to those offered by Creo Comms.

Emma, who has returned to Sunderland having studied at Manchester University, said: “It feels like a great time to be joining Creo, there’s lots of exciting clients and projects that I can’t wait to get involved with. I’m really keen to hone my skills as well learn new things and there is plenty of opportunity to do that here.”

Louise Bradford, managing director of Creo Comms, said: “We’re really pleased to have added Emma to the team, and really look forward to seeing her build new skills, as well as bringing her talent, enthusiasm and creativity to the business.”

To find out more about Creo Comms, visit www.creocomms.co.uk