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Putting people
first since 1996.
For us, marketing is about people. Whether it’s the development of a creative idea, interpreting complex data, or simply sharing knowledge, it’s the relationships between us and our clients that are at the heart of everything we do.
This is why our clients stay with us for twice as long as the industry average – because we deliver fantastic work built around them.
Founded in 1996, Shorthose Russell has grown to become multi award-winners and are recognised as one of the most-respected marketing and communications agencies in the Eastern region.
Working regionally, nationally and internationally across multiple sectors, we help businesses navigate the complex world of modern marketing, with genuine expertise across digital, design and communications disciplines.
Meet the team.
Jade Squires
.Digital Account Executive
Jade is a highly organised Marketing Executive with exceptional project management skills bringing experience from her education in Fine Art and all areas of marketing such as social media, email marketing, SEO, content creation and website. She thrives on formulating and executing projects with precision, ensuring smooth and efficient results for clients. Her creative approach allows her to develop and deliver engaging content that captivates audiences. Jade loves collaborating seamlessly with colleagues and clients to bring ideas to life. Outside of work, she’s a bit of an antique lover, movie buff and she shares her love for music by playing drums at gigs around the country.
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Louise Gatley
.Middleweight Graphic Designer
An NUA graduate with a passion for problem solving and well-crafted design. Having returned to Norwich after exploring the London creative scene, Louise is always keen to unpick a new creative brief. She is particularly interested in animation and editorial design.
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Peter Newland
.Client Services Director
With over 25 years ‘hands on’ experience working across a variety of sectors including leisure, music, media and fashion Peter enjoys finding the next challenge and inspiring the team to rise to it.
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Hayley Musson
.Head of PR
Hayley is a PR specialist bringing both traditional and digital expertise to the team, these skills honed from her years spent specialising in B2C and B2B PR and communications for both national and international brands across a variety of sectors where she delivered high-impact creative strategies crafted to raise awareness and generate press coverage. Hayley has a head for organisation, an eye for detail and a keen nose for a story that will resonate with the UK media.
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Mark Sowersby
.Managing Director
A former hack who started life as a local reporter and graduated to Sky News before returning to Norwich with his family following a stint in charity communications at Save the Children. Mark provides strategic advice and guidance, as well as practical PR services to a range of clients, including: Hoseasons and cottages.com.
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Ed Potter
.Chief Creative Officer
Ed’s spent 25 years making the right creative calls to help people build their businesses. First at fashion brand Ted Baker then with such clients as John Lewis, Next, and Telefonica. He brings his influence to bear on all our bright ideas and the people who dream them up.
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Daniella Keeping
.Account Director
A UEA media graduate with experience in managing successful PR launches, writing engaging content and social media management. Daniella uses her strong media relation skills to secure coverage in national and online media in the travel, hospitality and B2B sectors. Originally from Essex, Daniella loves coffee and keeping up with popular culture.
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Jason Fisher
.Head of Studio
Jason loves to get involved in just about anything creative. Well-designed packaging makes him happy. A multi-tasking perfectionist, loves order and dislikes chaos. He’s passionate about mid-century design, creating inspirational interiors, film, fine dining and travelling the world.
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Maddie Russell
.Head of Web
Maddie has worked in digital marketing in one form or another since graduating from the University of East Anglia and refusing to leave Norfolk. Whether working on a web build or pushing up a client’s conversion rate, problem solving is what keeps it interesting for her.
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Pete Joyner
.Consultant
Pete supports and leads communications planning and strategy for a wide range of leading brands. Pete has over 20 years experience in advising clients on PR, crisis management and strategic marketing.
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Megan Dixon
.Middleweight Designer
Recognised by Adobe as a top talent, Megan’s an ambitious designer who enjoys applying her abilities to diverse client projects. With print and digital design experience, Megan looks forward to expanding her skillset through animation to bring design to life. Having summited Mt Kilimanjaro, she is always looking for more challenges both inside and outside of work.
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Paul Edwards
.Digital Director
Paul helps clients build clear online marketing strategies that incorporate a wide range of channels and techniques, including SEO, PPC, CRO and social media. Paul’s other passions are sport, music and real ale.
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Jessica Luongo
.Senior Graphic Designer
When it came to career decisions, it was either photography or graphic design and design came up tops. And as it happens, photography is back in the game anyway, as Jessica is often out there filming and taking shots for clients, and then editing back in studio. In her life outside of work Jessica loves to ski and can often be found on the beach with her dogs.
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Sam Bean
.Creative Director
Sam has over 20 years’ professional experience with an in-depth knowledge of graphics. Designing for many global and domestic brands he offers innovative conceptual design and client-focused delivery. Sam is committed to injecting creativity into all projects and getting great results quickly.
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Hannah Whitehead
.Middleweight Graphic Designer
Hannah is a keen problem solver always striving to come up with the best creative solutions across a wide range of disciplines. In particular she loves brand identity, iconography creation and typography. With a growing interest in digital design and motion graphics.
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Chris Baines
.Director
Chris has a wealth of experience covering pr, web and digital marketing and works across a wide range of clients and sectors. He also leads on agency operations to ensure we run as efficiently as possible. Chris has held senior PR and marketing roles for Virgin Music Festivals (Canada), Virgin Mobile (Canada and Australia), The Carphone Warehouse, Aviva and RAC.
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Jayms Brooks
.Head of Search
With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing—both agency and client-side—Jayms has witnessed the industry evolve from the pre-Google era to today’s fast-paced digital landscape. His expertise spans multiple channels, but his true passion lies in SEO, conversion rate optimisation (CRO), and analytics. By blending data-driven insights with strategic thinking, he helps businesses enhance their online visibility and performance. Always staying ahead of trends, Jayms is committed to delivering measurable results and refining digital strategies that drive growth.
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Cat Sturman
.Content Manager
Cat is an experienced Content Specialist who seamlessly blends traditional and digital to craft creative solutions that help to meet the needs of a diverse range of clients. With a wealth of experience in writing and editing dynamic B2B and B2C content, Cat has developed exemplary content for national and international brands. Through close collaboration with designers, PR specialists, and thought leaders, Cat has played a pivotal role in high-impact creative content solutions that are designed to raise awareness, inform, educate and engage audiences.
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