missionAgency Speed Communications has expanded its offer into the Midlands by absorbing the Birmingham office of its sister consultancy - bigdog PR - the public relations division of bigdog Agency.

Speed Midlands will be headed up by Bron Eames, who will report to Speed CEO Roberta Fuke. Bron has over 30 years' PR experience and prior to joining bigdog was the MD of Huntsworth's Haslimann Taylor - now part of Grayling. Bron has been actively involved with the PRCA and CIPR for many years and became chair of CIPR Midlands on 10 March.

CEO Roberta Fuke commented: 'We have very ambitious plans for growth and are excited to be open for business in the Midlands. The team will continue to support integrated Clients with our sister Agency bigdog, providing Midlands-based businesses with access to exceptional talent and breadth of skill. Speed can offer essential regional insight and support to businesses and brands keen to build their profile in this hugely influential part of the UK.'

Bron Eames said: 'Becoming part of the Speed family is an exciting development for us. The Midlands is a hugely dynamic and expanding market and I believe that the strength of the Speed brand along with the breadth of skills and expertise available within the Group will enable us to accelerate our own growth - and that of our Clients.'

Speed Midlands' Clients include Monarch Airlines, Cartwright King Solicitors and Boost Drinks.

Speed is part of The Mission Marketing Group plc (the mission), the marketing communications and advertising group including April Six, bigdog, Bray Leino, Chapter, Mongoose, Proof, RLA, Robson Brown, Solaris, Splash, Story and ThinkBDW.

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