Say hello to your team

Tim has been working in digital marketing for over a decade, developing and overseeing strategies for global businesses. He has held a number of senior roles, most recently as CEO of Branded3 – one of the most respected search marketing agencies in the UK. There he led the growth and strategy of a remarkably successful business.

David has led PR and outreach strategies for some of the globe’s biggest brands. With a background in business management and marketing, David has a deep understanding of the wider marketing mix and how this contributes to our clients’ bottom line.

Sophie has joined connective3 to help manage employee experience and wellbeing. She has recently completed a Level 3 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development course, and will use this knowledge in her job role to help the team grow.

Rachel has over 10 years of marketing experience and previous involvement supporting start-ups and SMEs establish and maintain inspiring cultures and environments. As the lead for people and culture, Rachel leads on employee experience, training and development and recruitment as we continue to develop a people-first business and grow the team.

Maddie has 4 years’ experience in customer service and hospitality as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Acting. She's joined c3 as a Finance and HR Assistant, helping with travel, social events planning and office maintenance. Maddie will also be taking on finance and HR admin tasks.

Seun is a skilled IT professional with over 6 years' experience in tech support, IT on-premise and cloud infrastructure management, UI/UX designs and web development. Seun's proven his versatility as a creative lead. In addition, he's setup the IT technical infrastructure for a 400-man offshore vessel and has led an IT department team on IT support, infrastructure management and web development.

Will has previously worked at Brass and Google, with over 6 years experience in digital marketing. Will brings knowledge in all parts of paid media, specialising in paid search and programmatic.

Joining connective3 in 2020, Sophie has over seven years of agency experience managing accounts across various sectors including E-commerce, financial services, leisure and property covering all channels including paid search, shopping, social media & programmatic.

Andreea has over 8 years of paid media experience and has delivered cross-channel campaigns with a focus on paid social. She has worked on both agency and in-house brands and has a strong background in a variety of industries such as finance, beauty, travel and leisure.

Charlotte is an passionate and data driven digital marketer with over 4 years’ experience in paid media and web analytics across both agency and client side. She has experience managing accounts from a wide scope of sectors such as manufacturing, confectionary, financial services, and leisure & tourism.

Matthew is an analytical thinker, with over three years of paid media experience. Having previously worked on a number of channels, but with a primary focus on PPC, Matthew has worked both agency and client-side, in a range of industries, and has a real passion for driving results.

Beth has over 2 years agency experience working in digital marketing, across paid search, paid social and organic social. She's worked within a variety of industries, including hospitality, homeware, beauty and finance, in both the UK and US.

James has over 11 years of experience in paid media, working previously at Google, and has worked across all paid media channels, from search and display, to video and programmatic. James has a passion for making all media channels work together to achieve wide marketing goals.

Andrew has successfully delivered growth across some of the UK’s biggest brands, covering a huge range of sectors. With a blend of analytical, creative and strategic skills, Andrew is passionate about aligning your marketing strategy with your business objectives to deliver true performance.

Timur is a proactive and data-driven marketer with two years of experience in paid media and digital marketing, working both agency and client-side. He has managed accounts across a variety of sectors, such as financial services, clothing, hospitality and healthcare, always striving to provide the best results for clients.

Mitchel has over 10 years’ experience in the paid media and marketing industry, working with some of the worlds leading brands. His knowledge spans all aspects of paid media including Search to Display and Paid Social. He prides himself on his analytical and creative thinking to deliver improvements to clients.

Alysha has worked in paid media for 2 years, working across both paid search and paid social in lead generation for financial advisers. She is joining c3 as a Senior Paid Media Executive, working across a variety of brands and channels. Alysha has a passion for testing new campaign ideas, learning new skills, and thinking outside the box.

Beth has 3 years of experience working across all areas of marketing, from both in-house and agency. She's had exposure to working across both B2B and B2C markets to create multi-audience strategies and implementing those strategies on a variety of accounts. More recently, she's transitioned to focus on the paid side of things, with a keenness to explore how organic and influencer marketing can amplify paid media.

Pete has 10 year’s experience managing paid search, paid social, programmatic and online video campaigns across a range of B2B, B2C and e-commerce clients. He is passionate about using strategy, data and creativity to help clients meet their business objectives.

Chris has over 5 years of paid agency experience, across social, search, display, and video over in a variety of sectors from travel to education. Having come from smaller agencies, Chris is excited by the opportunities that come with working with large, market-leading brands; he looks forward to furthering his knowledge of paid within the paid team at connective3.

Harj has over 4 years of experience in the digital marketing industry and has held positions across agency and client side. He brings knowledge of running paid media activity across various channels, creating interactive data dashboards that provides insight into an account’s performance across all live channels.

Hannah joined c3 in 2023 as a Paid Media Executive, with an initial focus on achieving results through data-driven strategies in Paid Social. She is excited to develop her skills in PPC and to continue refining her expertise across Paid Media.

With over a year in paid media, Bart has experience in paid search and paid social for a variety of sectors, such as financial services, retail, and food industry. Joining c3 as a Senior Paid Media Executive he's inquisitive and passionate about helping brands grow.

With over eight years’ experience in the digital marketing industry, George has led data strategy and technical implementation for some of the UK’s biggest brands. He has a passion for e-commerce, and has worked with clients delivering actionable insights to drive sales and profit.

James is the first apprentice connective3 has taken on and he also is our 40th employee here. As a Data Analyst, he will be pulling raw data to help our employees make important decisions for our clients by identifying various facts and trends.

Aaron is currently doing the level 3 data apprenticeship and will be working pulling raw data into spreadsheets to inform our digital marketing campaigns.

I have over 4 years experience working in web analytics & optimisation roles both in agency & client side across a multitude of sectors including, travel, financial services, ecommerce, and property. I use a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods to identify improvement opportunities on websites to help clients optimise their website performance & improve user experiences.

Simon has over 7 years sales, marketing and lead gen experience. Initially working in a lead gen capacity introducing agencies of varying specialities to some of the most recognisable brands including ESPN, LEGO & Dr Martens.

He then went on to take a more client facing role as the New Business Manager for one of the North's leading development agencies. Simon has come on to help develop the outbound sales strategy at connective3 and ‘bang the drum’ about the great work we have, and will continue to deliver!

Jonah is a recent BA Sports Marketing graduate from Leeds Beckett University. Alongside his studies, Jonah has gained experience in the retail, healthcare and events sector, igniting a passion for a career in digital marketing and sales. With the ambition of gaining further knowledge and experience in the marketing sector, Jonah aims to contribute towards the success and growth of connective3, ensuring that the client’s overall experience is as enjoyable and professional as possible.

Frankie is a well-rounded marketer who has over 5 years’ experience working for both agencies and brands. Frankie started off her career creating websites for a range of SMEs in the UK, she then moved to work for an in-house agency team where she was a key member in growing one of the largest digital events in the north. Her latest role for a large FTSE250 company saw her manage day-to-day global marketing activity and projects of all sizes. Frankie takes a hands-on approach to her work and can’t wait to apply everything she’s learnt to her role at connective3.

With over seven years’ experience in digital PR, content creation, and social media, Rosa has worked across a variety of different projects, from stand-alone campaigns to long-term strategic roadmaps. She combines her analytical skills with her love of creativity to create concepts that work for a large number of industries, including e-commerce, finance, law, and travel.

Robin has joined us from working in-house, where he helped a golf company market licenced TaylorMade and Callaway products. His main responsibility at connective3 is generating outbound sales. Experienced as a Digital Marketing Apprentice and is looking forward to meeting prospects for connective3 and helping brands achieve the results they are looking for.

In 2019, Jess started her career in project coordination, helping out with event management and digital marketing. After having roles within project management for a few years, Jess is looking forward to the transition into marketing and to be able to strengthen her content, video and digital skills.

Silje is an eloquent content writer in the marketing team. With over 3 years of experience working with link-building and digital PR, Silje has made the move into a content role at connective3. Previously, she worked as a Senior PR Executive and has led purposeful, brand-driven campaigns and has helped create innovative marketing products for retail and travel clients. Bilingual in English and Norwegian, Silje frequently finds inspiration from the two different cultures to create inspiring content and reach a broader audience.

Richard has an award winning portfolio from his experience in photography and videography. Working with globally recognised brands creativity and attention to detail are key and he enjoys the challenge of making every piece of work unique and leaves a lasting impression. As Content Creator Manager, Richard will work on both internal and client work and help to keep the brand message and imagery connected on all levels.

With a degree in Film Production, Ryan is a passionate and innovative member of the video team. Ryan uses his videography and animation skills to bring projects to life, for both connective3 and external clients. He is excited to expand on his current skillset, branching out into photography and design, to maximise the quality of output, and help grow the photo and video team.

Rick is a seasoned creative video editor, motion graphic designer, videographer. He has worked with many of the world’s leading brands. Having over 23 years’ experience working across Broadcast, Film, Digital, Social Media, Gaming and Fashion. This depth has given him a unique perspective on producing video that is both impactful and tailored to its genre, medium, and message, whilst remaining creatively innovative at its core. He also enjoys punishing himself road cycling the Yorkshire dales and supporting Leeds United.

Since joining connective3 soon after the launch in 2019, Jane has grown and developed the design team, leading the delivery of dynamic creative solutions for clients. Working very closely with PR and Paid Media, Jane and the team aim to create meaningful, performance-led designs.

Oli joined the team in June 2021 and has since progressed to Multimedia Design Manager. Passionate about keeping our design capabilities at the forefront of the industry, Oli has worked to incorporate various mediums into our design skillset - including motion design, UX/UI, 3D design and more.

Josh is a recent BA Hons Graphic Design graduate from the University of Huddersfield. With a passion for design and marketing, Josh gained experience through a diverse range of clients and varied industries, including gaming and hospitality. Josh aims to expand his current skill set, and is keen to learn web design, animation and 3D design. He is excited to be working within a such a rapidly growing company and is eager to contribute in any way possible to connective3’s ongoing success.

With 6 years of prior experience, Imy is well-versed in multiple mediums across design. This includes the music industry, live events and small businesses, all of which contributed to her winning a design award in 2019. Despite graduating during the pandemic, Imy has been able to utilise resources to improve her skills and her craft which is reflected within her client-led work. Since starting her c3 journey, Imy has expanded her illustrative passion and skill as well as bringing a newfound love for visually stunning interactive pieces for her clients. She continues to build her skillset to provide the best quality designs for her clients.

Lucy is a Digital Designer with a passion for all things bright, vibrant and playful. Since graduating from Leeds Arts University in 2021, Lucy has worked with a diverse range of clients and industries spanning retail, travel, finance, sports and gaming. Lucy is enthusiastic about illustration, animation and interactive design, and uses these skills within her work to produce amazing outcomes and transform clients visions into realities.

Maddie completed an internship at connective3 last year and has since taken on a part-time role with us while persuing her final year studies at the University of Leeds.
This past year has allowed Maddie to gain confidence in her ability to design campaigns for various clients. Maddie possesses a strong creative passion and loves creating unique campaigns utilising Photoshop and Illustrator.

Millie is a highly skilled Digital Designer with a focus on creating engaging Paid Social ads. With experience in both freelance and in-house positions, she has an eye for motion design and is always looking to expand her skillset into new areas like 3D design. Drawing on her background in packaging design, branding and art direction, Millie delivers high-quality work that captures the essence of any brand. She's passionate about exceeding client expectations and always goes the extra mile to deliver creative solutions that leave a lasting impact.”

Seemal started off as a brand designer and has a rich background working with various clients in freelance, agency, and in-house settings. She has collaborated with diverse clients ranging from music, education, food and beverage industries, creating assets for both print and digital mediums. She has a passion for illustration and her love for it shines through in her hobby of designing greeting cards.

Libby oversees connective3's digital PR services. With over 9 years of experience across both digital and traditional PR, working with household brands in the fashion, travel, finance and tech sector Libby's role at connective3 is to lead the digital PR department, growing and developing the team and clients.

Tanya has over 8 years’ experience in traditional and digital PR roles, having worked on a number of consumer clients across industries such as home interiors, fashion, food and finance. She's worked at integrated agencies for almost 6 years now, during that time she's managed and executed some really fun and creative campaigns – a highlight being an in-office dog photoshoot that ended in complete chaos. Tanya is passionate about developing digital PR strategies that drive performance and organic growth.

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Cam joined the team back in January 2021 as a Digital PR Executive. Since his arrival, he has progressed to Digital PR Manager where he now heads up the International Team and leads a number of lifestyle and iGaming clients, delivering links across the UK and US.

With over 6 years' experience working in PR and digital marketing, Amy has delivered campaigns across a variety of industries, from FMCG to the public sector. Amy is passionate about using insights to inspire creative campaigns that people will care about, and that deliver results for clients.

With a background delivering PR for global brands, Olivia has landed PR placements on top tier publications such as Forbes, BBC, Daily Mail, The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and many more. She is a determined marketer with a passion for delivering only the best results for her clients.

Charity is a BA English and MSc Marketing graduate from The University of Liverpool, who has digital marketing experience through internships within the media and parking industries. Charity is driven to build her skillset within and beyond Digital PR, and to utilise her passion for writing and content creation to deliver creative innovative results for clients.

Joining connective3 in 2021 Eirini is an accomplished digital PR professional with a passion for bridging the gap between traditional PR and the dynamic digital landscape specialising in brand storytelling, campaign ideations, and delivery.

Allen is a recent Multimedia Journalism graduate who joined the team as a Digital PR Executive. Allen's experience began while studying his NCTJ, where he discovered a passion for storytelling. Also, as a freelance photographer, he loved to bring clients visions to life. As a PR Executive, Allen wants to gain insight into the industry, creating campaigns that deliver results, growing within the connective3 team.

With over 4 years’ experience in Digital PR, Jayna has worked with a range of consumer clients in industries such as beauty, healthcare, and interiors. With a passion for delivering results, she loves seeing the process of ideation all the way to coverage. She is ready to expand her knowledge into all areas of the business and continue landing coverage on high-tier media publications.

Since joining c3 at the beginning of 2022, Nele has been working with various clients across the board, ranging from finance to interior, travel, and many more. As a part of our International Team, Nele actively participates in campaigns that span the US and Europe, and as a German speaker, she is specifically involved in campaigns targeting Germany.

With a background in music PR, Will has nearly 10 years of experience in PR and communications, with a passion for building relationships. Now currently focussing on digital PR strategies, Will is looking to develop exciting ideas for his clients, whilst working closely with his team to achieve the best results.

Since joining the c3 team back in November 2021, Jack has utilised his passion and knowledge for sports around the globe, along with his award-nominated proficiency in newsjacking, to build relevant and high-quality links for our clients both in the UK and in the US.

Katie is a recent media graduate from Leeds Trinity University, where she developed a passion for marketing. With previous experience in marketing roles, internships, and a passion to develop new skills in digital PR at c3, Katie is excited to grow in her role and deliver exciting ideas for her clients.

With a degree in fashion journalism and a master’s degree in PR, Chloe has been working in the world of digital PR since 2020. She’s excited to begin her new role as Digital PR Strategist, and work on some really exciting clients, expanding her skill set to achieve amazing results and coverage.

With previous experience as a sports journalist, Josh has a passion for bringing stories to life. He's been working full-time in Digital PR since April 2021, working with clients in a range of sectors, including sports, hospitality, healthcare, and technology. Now, currently focussing on digital PR strategies, Josh is determined to deliver the best results for his clients whilst working with his team to collaborate hard hitting and effective data-driven campaigns.

After her degree in journalism, Chloe transitioned into the world of PR in 2021 in her hometown of Belfast where she specialised in copywriting and publicity management for a variety of clients across Ireland. In 2022, Chloe moved to Manchester to begin her career in Digital PR and has since worked on leading UK and US brands in the sports, interiors, retail, beauty and travel industries. She loves coming up with creative ideas backed with the latest data to form unique campaigns that will deliver impressive results. At c3, Chloe is excited to strengthen her understanding of the wider digital media landscape and grow her confidence to do talks at industry events.

After two years of experience in content and SEO and learning about the importance of building links, Hira transitioned into the realm of digital PR. She joined c3 in November 2022 and has since been working on accounts across various industries including travel, interiors, insurance, and retail.

Originally from Germany and with a music industry background, Annkatrin is now applying her international PR experience to the works at connective3. Having worked for artists such as Kylie Minogue, Katie Melua, Bryan Ferry, Rick Astley and many more, public relations has been her passion for more than seven years. For her, any campaign represents climbing a mountain with a stunning view from the top.

Adam joins c3 as a Digital PR Executive and is excited to get stuck into the role after already having two years of experience in Digital PR. Adam is very enthusiastic and passionate about sport and is looking forward to working on connective3's sports/iGaming accounts. Adam loves coming up with new ideas and campaigns and is looking forward to landing his clients in publications across the world.

Vera has an academic background in journalism and a master’s degree in Public Relations & Digital Communication (from Salford University). Vera's experience spans freelance writing, charity PR work and event planning for different companies including a music label and an eco-travel company. She's been working full-time in digital PR since February 2021, working on UK-based and international accounts, with focus on the DACH market due to her German background. Having worked with clients from all sorts of fields, including travel, lifestyle, retail, health, sports, finance and education, Vera loves diving into new niches and gaining expertise through creative campaigns. Vera's hoping to use her insights to inspire creative and impactful campaigns that can drive great results.

Joe is an energetic individual who has a passion for sport. His journey started in 2017 when he covered the heavyweight world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko as a reporter at Wembley Stadium. Since then, Joe has continued to develop his skills and expertise within sport, attending major events across Europe and North America including boxing, MMA, football, cricket, snooker and tennis for interviews, live reports, and writing. At C3, Joe is excited to broaden his experience in the digital market landscape and produce creative content.

With two and a half years of digital PR experience under her belt, Emma has worked on a vast range of clients. She’s consistently secured top tier coverage for the likes of national charities to leading health and beauty brands, proving she is a versatile PR. She has a passion for data led and reactive PR and is excited to develop her expertise further within these areas.

Dom is a Sports Journalism graduate from the University of Huddersfield which led him to working at Oldham Athletic and most recently, a PR company for the past two and a half years. Dom’s area of expertise is sport and conducting interviews with various former sports stars as part of campaigns. He is looking forward to developing his career here at C3 and learning new skills from the team.

Kenny is a recent English Language and Linguistics Graduate who joined the team as a PR Executive. He has followed his passion for social media and influencer marketing by moving teams, and progressing from a Social Media Strategist to a Social Media Manager. Kenny’s experience started as a passion for content and storytelling, leading him into freelance Influencer Marketing and Social Media Consultancy.

Millie has joined c3 as a Social Media Executive, after studying for a degree in business management, where she found a desire to pursue a career in marketing. She has mainly worked in the hospitality sector, also having various marketing internships in food industries and part-time jobs. Millie is excited to learn and develop in her role, and all areas of digital marketing.

Jamie has worked in the SEO industry for over 12 years in a variety of roles, from Head of Technical SEO to Associate Director, and has led campaigns for leading brands such as Boohoo.com, GoPro, Oasis-Warehouse and Unite Students. He loves problem solving and seeing the eventual impact of SEO work being implemented on a site.

Ross has been working in the SEO industry for over five years, holding SEO positions in a wide range of industries including automotive, home furnishing, medical and mobility sectors. He loves analysing websites as well as gathering data, and seeing this data convert into a successful SEO strategy.

Simon has been working in SEO for over five years, across both agency and in-house roles, complemented by his background in editorial and broader digital marketing. An experienced, friendly and detail-orientated specialist in organic search, he is passionate about data analysis and identifying opportunities to build strategies that drive consistently strong results for clients.

Marina has been in the SEO industry for almost 5 years, working with international and domestic clients across several sectors, including finance, property, travel, and retail. She has a real passion for analysing data and providing clients with data led solutions to help improve their overall SEO performance.

Elle has over seven years of marketing experience, creating and implementing SEO and content strategies for clients in a range of industries including fashion, travel, property and finance. As our Head of Content Strategy, Elle manages a team of Content Strategists and Content Writers, ensuring that on-page content strategies are devised and implemented, and increase clients’ rankings and organic traffic.

Hannah is an enthusiastic and energetic Senior Content Strategist, with a genuine passion for SEO and creative content. She manages a team of talented writers and multiple big British brand accounts, calling on eight years of multichannel experience both in-house and agency-side. She is always happy to talk about keyword research, productivity tips and hacks, and how she manages to match her earrings to her outfits every day.

With a background in SEO content writing, Alex has experience working within both an agency and freelance environment. He enjoys crafting creative copy that engages readers and has worked with a wide array of clients in industries ranging from lifestyle and travel to entertainment and sport.

Katie loves the written word. She has over five years’ agency experience, crafting SEO-driven copy and outreach campaigns for an array of industries, from beauty and travel to beer. With a keen interest in boosting organic traffic, she’s excited to bring new ideas to the table, get involved in strategy and build strong client relationships to achieve successful content campaigns.

Catriona joined the connective3 Content Team in October 2021. She has written Search Engine Optimized content for many different clients, including travel, home, lifestyle and finance clients. She is an experienced content creator who also provides detailed SEO and content learning sessions for clients.

A content and copywriter for over three years, Matthew has worked both in-house and freelance on everything from medical business-wide redesign campaigns to small charity blog pieces. Always enthusiastic to get stuck into a piece, he aims to consistently craft SEO driven copy that grabs the readers interest and gets them excited for more content.

With a background in digital PR and SEO spanning across various industries, Marisa is experienced in adapting her work all the way from finance to lifestyle. She enjoys creating engaging copy that delivers real results for her clients, coming up with extra-organised roadmaps, and diving into keyword research.

Sophie has five years of SEO content writing and strategy experience and has worked across a wide range of industries, including travel, fashion and healthcare. She started c3 in the Content Team, before moving into a broader SEO role as an Organic Search Strategist.

Having worked across all things organic since graduating from the University of Sheffield in 2019, Chloe has worked in SEO and Content, both in-house and agency side. With experience across a wide range of industries, from e-commerce and tech to travel, finance and housing, Chloe enjoys implementing thought-out marketing strategies that will help businesses achieve their goals.

With over 6 years’ experience working in several sectors from food and drink to FMCG, Andy brings a wealth of experience in improving clients experience with an agency. He has a passion for delivering results that can only be matched by his passion for Liverpool FC.

James has over 5 years of Key Account Manager experience in digital marketing, having previously working in relationship management at the RBS for 9 years. He has partnered closely with a number of key clients to help devise and execute successful Search Marketing strategies. Key clients he has worked with include LeaseCar, Julian Charles and Truverra working closely to build and maintain strong relationships.

James carries over 7 years of industry experience within digital marketing, having worked agency-side across a wide range of clients during this time, and a further 3 studying marketing and advertising at university. Establishing strong relationships with clients is important to James, to ensure any challenges are listened to and strategies are developed to drive strong results, in line with business objectives.

Francesca has seven years' experience in digital marketing, working mostly agency side but client side too. She's worked across a wide range of sectors, delivered award winning work and prides herself on building strong transparent client relationships. Francesca is a results focused person and builds strategies alongside the wider team to deliver strong outcomes that match business objectives.

With over 9 years of digital marketing experience across project management and social media, Sarah has worked across a variety of sectors from fashion and retail to Food and drink. With a passion for strategic planning, Sarah has helped to deliver creative and award-winning campaigns for a number of household names.

Tom’s journey began as freelance video editor, working with the likes of the BBC Introducing and Festival Republic, since then he has branched out into creative producing and digital project management across B2B, HE and B2C sectors. He loves managing projects that merge data, digital and creative to provide a personalised user experience and generate insightful client results.

Megan has over 6 years experience in digital marketing, having originally embarked on her professional journey in-house; however, she later transitioned to agencies, where she gained skills in paid media, account management, and project management. Megan has worked with clients spanning various sectors, such as automotive, retail, and hospitality, and looks forward to continuing to work with an exciting and varied client base at connective3.

Dom joined the team in 2022 after completing a degree in Marketing and has since progressed to Client Partner. He brings experience in working with organisations based in varying sectors, ranging from 3D Printing to Data Security. He has built a passion for all things digital. and loves to deliver growth for his clients.