Stone & Co Consulting picks up three new clients to start Q2

Hazel Grove-based Stone & Co Consulting Ltd has gained three new clients at the start of the second quarter of 2016.

Stone – led by brand comms specialist Will Stone – has brought on Gekko Technology Ltd, Hilton Smythe and Sputnik Digital, providing each with a mix of brand communications services including content strategy, marketing planning and fulfilment.

Established in 2013 by Will Stone, Stone & Co has both regional and international clients on its books including global forest products business UPM.

In addition to the new client wins, Stone & Co works with a number of start-ups in Finland including More Mobile Relations, Stonder and JWM Technology – the latter in which Stone & Co holds equity in.

Will said: “I’m really pleased to be partnering with these entrepreneurial companies.

“Each has a clear vision and an excellent story to share. We’ve been working together on projects but now building on a longer retained partnership basis will enable us to drive forward the brand message and help build reputation for the businesses.”

Stone & Co recently worked on delivering a new structure and content for  Gekko Technology’s new information Hub – an open resource providing insight, case studies and knowledge on technology matters.

Kristian Burrill, director for Gekko, said: “Following our rebrand last year we knew we needed to focus our efforts on telling the Gekko story.

“Will’s passion and journalistic background has helped us turnaround our traditional blog into something much more interactive and engaging. Our next challenge is to engage with businesses with Will’s assistance.”

Stone & Co works with experienced associates to deliver key communications projects without the overheads of a traditional agency. Core strengths are brand creation, photography, video and corporate communications.

Gareth Smyth, managing director for Hilton Smythe, said: “Will and I have been working together for some time but he has brought real insight and strategy into the Hilton Smythe business.

“He regularly challenges the status quo and we’re looking forward to the next growth phase of our business with his support.”