Key appointment for Purpose Media

Marketing Derby non-executive director Steve Hall has taken up a similar role with Purpose Media, it has been announced.

Steve, who is a former editor-in-chief at Reach plc, which owns the Derby Telegraph, has joined the South Normanton-based firm as non-executive director of the website development, creative and digital marketing agency.

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An experienced, award-winning editor, Steve who has his own consultancy, Steve Hall Communications, will help and support the management team at Purpose Media to ensure all activity is measured and effective.

He will also oversee special projects that support the future ambitions of the company which is led by managing director Matt Wheatcroft and fellow directors Tim Lenton and Claudio Devanzo.

Steve said, “I have long been an admirer of Purpose Media’s reputation for excellence and I’m particularly impressed by everyone’s commitment to gaining a deep understanding of client needs and maintaining a laser focus on generating impressive results.

“They’ve done brilliantly during lockdown to maintain and build their business and there is a steely determination to come out of restrictions in a stronger position by investing in the team and niche marketing programmes.”