Award-Winning PR Agency Appoints Digital Specialist

21st December 2016

South Yorkshire's leading PR agency, HR Media, has strengthened its digital offering with the appointment of a video and creative account manager.

Simon Waller joins the company from The Star newspaper, where he worked as digital content editor for 15 years. Simon has vast experience working in video, media and design, starting his working life at a Sheffield-based design agency before joining The Star in 2001. His role at HR Media will see him manage all aspects of HRM's design and video production, providing a bespoke service to meet the ever-increasing demand for high quality and professional digital services. Simon said: -I'm really excited to be joining the HR Media team. I have been given a fantastic opportunity to strengthen the company's digital services, growing this side of the business as it becomes an increasingly vital part of our PR services. -I'm looking forward to getting started on some exciting projects, both for the business and its clients. Richard Fidler, account director at HR Media, said: -Simon joins HRM at the perfect time and his appointment is a real demonstration of our commitment to offer a full range of services to our clients. -Video and design has never been more important in getting a message across, so to have someone of Simon's talent and knowledge as part of our team is fantastic news for everyone associated with HRM. Founded in 1997, HR Media is South Yorkshire's leading PR agency. The company holds a strong position in the region providing media relations, digital communications, strategic advice and PR services at a local, regional and national level for a large portfolio of leading private and public organisations.

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