Marketing firm bought out by MD

Swindon-based print, web and digital design specialist Lundie Marketing has been bought out by its managing director, Joy Lunn.

Joy re-joined the agency in January in a business development role, and was appointed MD in May.

Under the deal – which sees the business rebranded to The Lunn Agency – Joy is opening a new office in Leicestershire to expand the company’s footprint across the Midlands region, as well as reinforcing its service with increased capability from its South West base.

The office based in Swindon will continue as the hub of the business, with an additional office in Leicestershire created to service two major Midlands’ clients.

Joy said: “The agency has a good client base of long-standing clients predominantly in the B2B sector and a number of trade federations and associations.

“It has an excellent reputation for creative, marketing communications solutions.

“I was looking to start my own agency and it seemed like the right opportunity, as Lundie provided a ready-made business with considerable potential.”

Joy’s lifelong career in advertising and marketing agencies has seen her work with major UK and international clients in strategic planning and creative director roles within the B2C, retail, B2B and trade federation and association sectors.

She takes over a business with a solid existing client base and a team of three, full time design staff – a senior and junior designer, plus a web and digital specialist.

As well as the new office, other plans include the appointment of an experienced account manager within the next six months and the introduction of increased digital capability.

Joy added: “I am hugely excited to be working on the current Lundie business and providing an enhanced creative and client service offering, while developing new opportunities and building a new agency with an impressive client portfolio, through a talented and committed team.

“Outstanding creative work is key in elevating a company, brand or federation, and we are well-placed to deliver that.”