Agencies Assemble!

Agencies Assemble!

Glazing specialist agency Balls2 Marketing, founded by The Joinery Network Founder Director Andy Ball and wife and Modern Joinery Founder Sarah, is merging with creative and digital agency Koobr, to create a super agency under ‘The Koobr Group’ umbrella.

With both agencies already working in strategic partnership, the merger is set to combine the strengths of both teams to deliver next-level marketing, PR and digital expertise.

Craig Barker, Director and Founder of Koobr and Katie Bregazzi, Director at Balls2 Marketing will lead the new entity, bringing together their vast experience and vision. Sarah and Andy Ball, will step back from daily operations, but remain involved in strategy.

Katie Bregazzi commented: “Along with Sarah and Andy, we have shaped the next phase of growth for Balls2 Marketing, to support the marketing needs of companies across the glazing supply chain. Our team, which includes Chartered PR practitioners, a former editor of high-profile international magazines and over 30 years of glazing industry expertise, means we have a proven track record of delivering growth opportunities for our clients. The merger with Koobr combines our expertise with industry leading digital capability, giving clients a joined-up marketing strategy that enables them to compete across all routes to market, vital in our fast-developing industry.”

This newly-formed marketing agency powerhouse will provide a full suite of expert services across; PR, content, email marketing, social media strategy, and glazing industry expertise. It will be further strengthened by Koobr’s expertise in digital marketing, technology and design across multiple sectors.

Founder of Balls2 Marketing, Andy Ball, added; “This is a hugely exciting time for the agency we have built from the ground up and we’re looking forward to this new chapter. Over the past 14 years we have been proud to hold longstanding successful partnerships with many amazing industry leading companies. With a strong senior leadership team and a wealth of specialist, award-winning experience, The Koobr Group is focused on continuing to innovate and support our clients’ growth.”

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