Leeds-based Finn PR has today announced the opening of its London operation – alongside the appointment of MWW’s Matt Bourn as partner and director for the capital.
The new office, which opens on 4 July, will extend Finn’s corporate, trade and consumer PR services to media brands – using Bourn’s 20-year track record in the marketing, ad tech and media landscape.
Bourn is the former MD of Braben and, most recently, SVP Europe of MWW, where he built a client base including Bloomberg Media, Sky Media, Bauer Media, and the Content Marketing Association.
Finn has a portfolio of blue chip clients including Taylor’s of Harrogate, Quorn Foods, ghd, Morphy Richards, R&R Ice Cream and Addo Food Group.
“The appointment of Matt and the opening of our London office is a significant milestone for Finn,” said Richard Rawlins, Finn PR managing director.
“We deliver largely national briefs from Leeds and this strengthens our connection with London’s influencer base. At the same time, we can apply Matt’s deep knowledge and expertise in the media sector to the many consumer and B2B challenges facing our clients.”
Bourn added: “Clients need agency partners who can manage and build reputation to positively impact on commercial performance. I am hugely excited to be joining Finn which is perfectly sited at the heart of consumer brands, technology and the media landscape.”
Bourn’s MWW portfolio will be led by the UK MD and deputy MD.
