KISS Communications
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| Company type | Private |
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| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Simon Fryer (Chairman) Sarah Reakes (Managing Director) |
| Website | www.kisscom.co.uk |
KISS Communications Limited is an ISO 9001 certified, creative agency based in Cambridge, UK. KISS Communications are a strategy-led B2B marketing agency who integrate advertising, branding, digital and public relations services with web development services. [1] They work with companies in industries such as Healthcare, Science, Technology, Agriculture, Education and Research & Development.[2][3]
Background[edit]
The company was established in 2007 by Simon Fryer (then CEO, now Chair) and Richard Bland (former Creative Director).[4][3] They are now directed by Sarah Reakes, as Managing Director.
Kiss maintain a ‘keep it simple’ philosophy which underpins their approach when working with clients.[5] KISS Communications also set up the regional Young People of the Year awards (YOPEYs),[6] which recognises community-spirited young people who go the extra mile.[7] On 2 June 2015 KISS Communications joined PROI Worldwide, as part of its global network of integrated communications companies.[8][9] In 2022, they merged with Ely-based Isle Interactive,[10] creating a team of over 30 staff servicing clients.
Awards[edit]
KISS Communications were voted No. 1 in Business Weekly's New Year’s Honours ‘Image Makers’ award in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.[11]
KISS Communications won a Bronze Creativepool Annual award in 2023 for their 'Great Things' campaign for Taylor and Francis.
References[edit]
- ^ "KISS rated highly for creativity and being on budget according to survey by RAR". Cambridge Network. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "EMEA News In Brief". Holmes Report. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ a b "Movers and Shakers: Coe made partner at Fowler de Pledge". Cambridge News. 30 June 2015.
- ^ "Sarah Reakes & John Dibb join the KISS board". Journalism.co.uk. 29 April 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "The Drum Independent Agencies Census 2015 - Financial Rankings". www.thedrum.com. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ Podesta, James. "Whittlesey young woman Abbie nominated for YOPEY for charity efforts and involvement in St John Ambulance". Cambs Times. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "Youth members of Chatteris Royal British Legion make town proud and earn prestigious YOPEY award nomination". Cambs Times. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "KISS communications becomes fourth PROI Worldwide partner agency in UK". Exchange4media.com. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "KISS joins PROI Worldwide". Official website. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ "KISS Communications successfully merges with digital agency Isle Interactive - Business Leader News". Business Leader. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ "Business Weekly New Year Honours: Image Makers". Business Weekly. Retrieved 12 December 2015.