Swindon-based digital marketing agency Smarter Media has expanded its public relations capability with the appointment of former Swindon Advertiser sports editor Steve Butt as head of PR and social media.
He will head the agency’s new public relations division Smarter PR and manage Smarter Social, its social media department.
Smarter Media managing director Karl Paul described Steve’s arrival as “extremely exciting” and said the appointment meant the company can now offer businesses maximum exposure.
“It’s great to be expanding the team with such an experienced person,” said Karl. “The value that Steve adds to the business and our clients is fantastic and certainly exciting.
“With Steve’s expertise, industry knowledge and wealth of contacts, we can now offer our clients maximum exposure for their businesses.
“I look forward to developing the PR service that we offer with Steve and further growing the business in general in the coming months.
“We are already offering our PR service to a number of local and national clients and the initial feedback has been fantastic. With Steve now onboard we look forward to taking the business to the next level.”
Steve is confident his appointment will play a pivotal role in the agency’s continued expansion.
“It is an exciting opportunity that was too good to refuse,” said Steve. “Karl’s website, SEO and social media knowledge is second to none but he wanted to offer a public relations service to his clients and obviously that’s where I come in.”
Pictured, from left: Steve Butt and Karl Paul
