Following 50 per cent revenue growth in 2021, B2B and corporate communications specialists Ambitious PR has made five strategic hires and launched new services as it closes in on securing £1-million turnover in 2022.

The five appointments signal a new focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability communications and increased investment in digital communications and media relations expertise.

Katy Barney, who joins as senior PR consultant from global advisory consultancy Project Associates, with a remit to develop and deliver ESG & sustainability communications strategies for clients across multiple sectors.

Joseph Wright, who joins as digital communications specialist from the global strategic communications firm Kekst CNC, will develop the company’s digital offer, bringing expertise in digital insights, creative content development and online reputation management.

Former Daily Telegraph football correspondent and senior regional news reporter Rob Stewart, who will use his frontline newspaper journalism experience to further develop the company’s specialist media relations offering.

PR consultant Simon Boddy, whose experience in the events industry, supporting some of the country’s largest events, as well as operating within the worlds of AV, tech and local authorities, will boost the company’s all-round capabilities in media relations, social media and communications strategy.

University of West of England business management graduate Maria Abshir, who joins Ambitious as marketing assistant following a successful internship with the company through The Strive Internship.

Sarah Woodhouse director and co-owner of Ambitious, says, “We have had an incredible year which has seen Ambitious go from strength to strength and grow by 50 per cent from 2021 to 2022.  We are now on track to hit £1 million revenue in the next 12 months.  

“Our ability to attract top-notch talent is not only testament to our agency culture but firmly demonstrates our commitment to ensure the best possible experience for existing and new clients.”  

Sarah, who co-owns Ambitious with Lis Anderson, adds, “We have deepened our expertise in digital PR and digital communications, ESG, and our media relations offering to meet client demands and a growing number of new business briefs. We are excited about the year ahead.”