Birmingham based global content marketing agency, HDY Agency, has bolstered its creative team with the appointment of award winning Creative Director Jon Sharp.

Sharp brings 17 years of top tier talent to HDY, specialising in branding and advertising. Sitting on the leadership team at HDY, Jon will be responsible for a studio team of 15 combining art directors, copywriters, designers, motion graphics and an in-house video production team.

 

Jon said: “I believe creativity plays a huge part in a brand's short-term success and long-term growth. I look forward to developing a creative culture across the agency, founded in collaboration and diversity of thought”. 

Alongside the new addition, HDY has restructured its creative team with its newly appointed Head of Creative, Katie Collins as well as Head of Motion, Morgan Tedd. HDY Agency was voted ‘Large Content Marketing Agency of the Year’ at European Content Awards 2022 and was recognised by the Midlands Royal Television Society for the production of ‘Dear Brum’ starring Birmingham’s poet laureate Casey Bailey, on behalf of Birmingham City Council for the Commonwealth Games.

Beatrice Vears, Managing Director, said: “Appointing a Creative Director of Jon’s stature is a huge milestone for us. It’s an exciting new chapter and we’re looking forward to working with Jon on our existing projects as well as welcoming new clients”. 

HDY Agency was co-founded by Global broadcaster Ed James and multi-award winning marketeer Angel Gaskell in 2018. The Birmingham-based agency, which boasts an international portfolio of clients specialises in developing creative campaigns, amplifying social moments, crafting strategies and making stand-out content.