Grace Pickering has joined her mother Jo at York-based Jo.P. Communications, marking a new chapter for the business 17 years after it was founded.
Grace joins the agency with a background in marketing and communications and will focus on developing its social media offer, including content creation and digital marketing.
Her appointment also expands the team’s capacity, allowing Jo.P. Communications to support a broader range of clients while maintaining the personalised approach it has built since launching in 2009.
Grace said: “I’m incredibly proud to be joining forces with my mum, Jo, at Jo.P. Communications.
“Having graduated from Leeds Beckett University last year, I’m excited to bring fresh ideas, digital expertise and a new generation of insight to the business as we continue to build on its success together.”
For founder Jo, the appointment brings a family dimension to the next stage of the company’s development.
She established Jo.P. Communications in 2009 and has since built the business around marketing, communications, PR and event management support for organisations across York and Yorkshire.
Jo added: “After 17 years of running Jo.P. Communications, it feels incredibly exciting to be entering this next stage of the business with Grace.
“The way businesses market themselves has changed enormously since I first set up the company in 2009.
“Social media is now such an important part of how organisations communicate, build their profile and connect with their customers and Grace brings a real passion and talent for that side of the business.”
The agency works across marketing and communications, social media management, content creation and website support, as well as event management from initial planning and promotion through to delivery and post-event communications.
