Press release – January 2025:
Manchester-headquartered strategic communications and PR consultancy Duo Consulting has bolstered its portfolio of clients across the city and the North West.
Among its latest appointments, Duo is supporting Newcastle Building Society Group as it launches the new Manchester Building Society brand this year.
The launch follows Newcastle Building Society’s merger with Manchester Building Society in 2023. A multi-million-pound investment in the Manchester Building Society brand drives a commitment to enhance access to financial services for customers and communities across Greater Manchester. Duo is leading stakeholder engagement and helping to build brand awareness as the Society prepares to open a flagship branch in the heart of Manchester in 2025.
Kathryn McLaughlin, Head of Group Communications at Newcastle Building Society Group, said: “Duo is proving to be a vital partner for our team, delivering high-calibre communications expertise paired with local insights. Their strategic thinking has helped shape our delivery for Greater Manchester, and we look forward to achieving great things together this year.”
The financial services win builds on Duo’s growing reputation in Manchester, where it is also retained by global tech firm SafetyCulture. Duo manages SafetyCulture’s UK PR and press office operations, working closely with the company’s global comms team in Sydney and its UK & EMEA marketing team at the Manchester headquarters.
Vypr, the Manchester-based product intelligence platform, continues its relationship with Duo for B2B sector and national PR support, alongside strategic communications and media advice to drive growth in the UK and internationally.
Elsewhere in the North West, Duo has recently delivered stakeholder mapping and engagement projects for Daresbury-based water treatment technology company Arvia and is retained by Chester-based employment law and HR specialist WorkNest, part of The GRC Group.
Dan Sheridan, Managing Director of Duo Consulting, said: “Our consultancy model sets us apart from traditional agencies in the region. By assembling senior, experienced PR and communications consultants on a case-by-case basis, we deliver bespoke expertise tailored to each client’s unique needs. This approach fosters immediate, trusted, peer-level relationships and ensures clients receive impactful, results-driven support.”
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