The agency that's a breed apart...
...Many years ago, we decided it was time to leave the big city and move to the Yorkshire countryside, taking our hard working marketing ethics out of the urban landscape and into a greener one.
Country living has given us more time to concentrate on the important things, like creating harder working digital and direct solutions. Of course, we're still just as passionate as ever about helping our clients reach their customers.
Still burning the midnight oil creating targeted direct marketing, digital solutions and websites. And still delivering improved campaign ROI. Only now we do all this without all the pushing and shoving and honking and shouting. Which is why you'll find we're a happy, healthy bunch always ready to go that extra country mile.
Welcome to PCD Agency, a place where the rat race ends and great Digital, Data and Direct marketing begins.
Jackie Toth - Account/Production Exec
“Yorkshire Majorette Champion 1987”
- A little bit about me:
- I have worked at PCD for 10 years on the production side.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- Lady Gaga
- What am I reading:
- Heat Magazine
- Guilty pleasures:
- Dirty Dancing (the film!!), Bailey's, Cheese & Onion Seabrook's
- One thing that only I knew:
- Really can't say!
Caroline Crossland - Office manager
“It's down to me to balance the books to ensure financial growth”
- A little bit about me:
- I've done most things at PCD over the years and am now the office manager and responsible for the day to day financial management – not always as boring as it sounds…!
- What am I watching or listening to:
- I'm partial to a bit of Buble and think Sky Plus is the best thing ever invented.
- What am I reading:
- My daughter's Heat magazine, Hello,
OK – anything that only takes 10 minutes to finish! - Guilty pleasures:
- A long run with my friends and a coffee or two at Costa.
- One thing that only I knew:
- What did happen that weekend in Sandsend will never, ever pass my lips.
Chris Beddoe - Studio Manager
“Challenge is my second
middle name, after Paul”
- A little bit about me:
- 14 years experience and still a sucker for punishment. Stoking the fires of the PCD engine room along with a great team. Plenty of print, web and teas make the day an enjoyable one. Challenge is my second middle name, after Paul.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri (It's the money!!). Man v. Food with Adam Richman (MVF, MVF, MVF – repeat while pumping fists). Eat street with James Cunningham (Grilled cheese sandwich truck, nuf said). Random stuff I find on Spotify.
- What am I reading:
- Wired, Engadget, Boing Boing, Book of Joe, Steve Huff.
- Guilty pleasures:
- Old camera's that don't work but look pretty. Wotsits. Pork Belly. The App Store.
- One thing that only I knew:
- Cats bring you dead(ish) animals because they think you suck at hunting and they are trying to teach in the same way they do their kittens, and not as cute little presents. They also lick themselves to release their own scent, so that it overpowers the stink of humans that have been stroking them. Aint they adorable! (I own a cat so no hate mail from cat weirdo's please.)
Tim Barber - Director
“I am responsible for ensuring
that accounts run smoothly”
- A little bit about me:
- I've been at PCD for over 17 years, having previously worked on client side as Direct Marketing & Retention Manager at Green Flag. In my role of Client Services Director, I am responsible for ensuring that accounts run smoothly and that projects are delivered on time, on budget and meet desired quality standards.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- Watching: Sons of Anarchy box set, Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, National Geographic Channel Listening to: The Bongolian, Drive by Truckers, Go!Team, Primal Scream, BAD, British Sea Power
- What am I reading:
- Rough Guide to Kenya, Word magazine, Mark Radcliffe – Reelin' in the years: The soundtrack to a Northern Life
- Guilty pleasures:
- Robson Green Extreme Fishing, Mayonnaise
- One thing that only I knew:
- I am the son of God
Vikki Burbridge - Account Director
“I once got to a Blur concert at 9.15am (when the doors opened at 7.30pm)”
- A little bit about me:
- I have worked at PCD for 10 years and my current clients are MPS, Engage Mutual, Aviva Investors and NFU.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- One Born Every Minute, Secret Millionaire
- What am I reading:
- Travel magazines
- Guilty pleasures:
- Michael Buble, marshmallows, Mamma Mia soundtrack
- One thing that only I knew:
- I once got to a Blur concert at 9.15am (when the doors opened at 7.30pm) to hang about outside like some kind of stalker.
Jo Quaife - Account Director
“I LOVE Cougar Town
and Desperate Housewives”
- A little bit about me:
- I look after the day to day running and strategic development of a number of accounts including Aviva, Aviva Investors, Engage and Congregational.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- I LOVE Cougar Town and Desperate Housewives and I'm listening to all sorts from Girls Aloud to Stephen Fretwell.
- What am I reading:
- The Millennium Trilogy/OK magazine
- Guilty pleasures:
- Cougar Town, Desperate Housewives, OK magazine and TOWIE!
- One thing that only I knew:
- I used to be in the Take That fan club
Adam Bailey Cooke - Creative Director
“And you'll never guess what...”
- A little bit about me:
- I admit it, I like my job... ...there I said it! Having been in 'this game' for longer than I can care to remember it's a good job I do.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- Helen and Olly's 'Answer me this' podcast, the infinite monkey cage and Collins & Herring (still).
- What am I reading:
- The Sunday Times app on my iPad 2 (that's iPad 2)
- Guilty pleasures:
- See above, and a robust red! Ohh, and...
- One thing that only I knew:
- We were having friends round for a boozy 'do' a few years ago and got onto the subject of 'things that you don't see anymore' - we disussed the usual suspects, Marathon Bars, white dog shit, 'the point', chocolate cigarettes, Double Diamond, charity caliper boy with dog, my feet, etc. etc. I suggested 'shooting stars' as I always seem to remember waiting and watching for them whilst on early family holidays, lying on the beach or balcony at night. My dad with a Blue Nun, mum sat with her carmen rollers in and me with a Cresta pop and a packet of spangles. But for some reason I remember seeing plenty of the astronomical high lights. Then the conversation moved on to something more sophisticated like Jade Goody and how we wish she wasn't about anymore. I took leave and I popped out for a cheeky Benson in the back garden. The night was clear, dark and eerily quiet, then looking up into the inky blackness of the cosmos, you never guess what...
- ...nowt!!
- Kidding, I saw the briefest streak of light as a dust sized spec of rock burnt up in the upper atmosphere, then I finished my cigarette, waited a few seconds and returned to the party without mentioning a thing.
Phil Crossland - Managing Director
“I still remember paste up boards, scalpels
and spray mount...”
- A little bit about me:
- Whilst I may have been there, seen that and done it I still love developing new ideas and getting under the skin of new clients, brands and challenges. I'm enjoying my time at PCD now more than ever and helping clients reap real rewards from the benefits of digital direct marketing.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- Re-runs of The Wire and Sopranos on Atlantic HD, Psychoville, New Arctics Album, The FLK, Dario Argento retro collections and golf golf golf!
- What am I reading:
- Jo Nesbo (run out of Larssons, Mannings and Rankins…), British Library books on iTunes app (amazing stuff), Times, Golf Monthly
- Guilty pleasures:
- Good red wine, Ilkley Brewery Mary Jane, long dog walks over the moors – not guilty about anything I enjoy!
- One thing that only I knew:
- The dead know only one thing: it is better to be
alive - Private Joker - Twitter:
- @philcrossland
- Linkedin:
- http://uk.linkedin.com/in/philcrosslandpcd
- Direct phone:
- 01943 882310
Clare Strickland - Creative Artworker
“All things Print and more
recently all things Online”
- A little bit about me:
- A relative newby with three years at the agency working on all things print and more recently all things online.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- Game of Thrones, The Good Wife, PJ Harvey and 6Music.
- What am I reading:
- A Week in December, and The Fry Chronicles
- Guilty pleasures:
- Corrie, humming and cheesy Doritos
Steve Moncrieff - Director of Digital Strategy
“The meaning of life is…”
- A little bit about me:
- Steve has been at PCD for over 7 years
(yes it’s that long) and in his current role is tasked with making everything PCD do digitally as good as it can possibly be. Identifying new developments and innovations, driving creative excellence, seeking new opportunities, establishing services and skillsets as the digital market evolves. Over 15 years' experience in digital with a deep understanding of technology and its impact upon business, brands, customers and society. Delivered first 'Flash' website for FRijj milkshakes over 10 years ago when 56k modems were all the rage. - What am I watching or listening to:
- Listening to Maze featuring Frankie Beverley and The Joy Formidable; Watching NCIS, CSI and Beware of the Dog
- What am I reading:
- Rugby's Hard Man, Brian Moore Autobiography
- Guilty pleasures:
- Red wine and cheese (although nothing guilty about that)
- One thing that only I knew:
- the meaning of life…
- Twitter:
- @stevemoncrieff
- Linkedin:
- http://uk.linkedin.com/in/moncrieff
- Direct phone:
- 0773 650 8714
Hannah Wallington - Account Manager
“I then Moved to the
right side of the Pennines”
- A little bit about me:
- After 3 years 'studying' at Newcastle I worked at a marketing agency near Manchester, I then moved to the right side of the Pennines to work as a marketing exec at a clinical software provider. After the good part of 3 years client side I started at PCD.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- Currently listening to Kings of Leon and Noah and the Whale and re-watching the XMen and the Twilight Saga ready for the new movies…exciting!
- What am I reading:
- Trying to read 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'
- Guilty pleasures:
- The only way is Essex and Made in Chelsea…they're so bad they're brilliant!
- One thing that only I knew:
- I eat mustard straight from the jar.
Vicki Nahajec - Account Director
“Some headbanging
music on the office radio”
- A little bit about me:
- I have worked at PCD for 10 years and my current clients are MPS, Engage Mutual, Aviva Investors and NFU.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- Some headbanging music on the office radio (if it was up to me we'd have Heat radio on!)
- What am I reading:
- The girl who played with fire by Stieg Larsson
- Guilty pleasures:
- The Only Way is Essex and Jaffa Cakes
- One thing that only I knew:
- Now that would be telling…!
Matt Harper- Creative Designer
“Extra Strong Mints, Snickers, Pancakes, Olives (strangely only as I've got older)”
- A little bit about me:
- I'm one of the new additions to the PCD team! I originally transferred over the Pennines to study BA Graphic Arts & Design at Leeds Metropolitan and went on to develop a mix of experience in Print, Web and TV. As a multidisciplinary designer I work across the full range of creative projects here at PCD both On and Offline.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- Watching... Madmen, The Wire, Psychoville, The Apprentice, The Hotel & Burnley FC! Listening to… Kings of Leon, The Vaccines, The Wombats, Kasabian, Noah and the Whale and anything on Spotify.
- What am I reading:
- Ross Kemp Gangs, Travel Books, Creative Review, A few design blogs & usually my housemates copy of GQ.
- Guilty pleasures:
- Extra Strong Mints, Snickers, Pancakes, Olives (strangely only as I've got older) …They are all food related so…maybe Xfactor and Britain's Got Talent but I wouldn't admit it!
- One thing that only I knew:
- When Seagulls are in land it is going to rain. FACT.
Darren Labbett - Senior Project Manager
“I'm a World Record holder”
- A little bit about me:
- Too many years to mention in Agency experience across the full spectrum armed with a toolkit of project management and account handling skills across a variety of Clients all supported by a magic bag of cheeky Northern charm.
- What am I watching or listening to:
- Everything on my iPod - to say I have an eclectic musical taste is an understatement! You want a man for the music section of the pub quiz, well here I am. In terms of TV, I'm subjected on a daily basis to everything on Nick JR and Disney XD - aargh!
- What am I reading:
- Reading the Mark Cavendish autobiography, the art of SEO and Mountain Biking UK magazine.
- Guilty pleasures:
- Turkish delight and fab ice lollies.
- One thing that only I knew:
- I'm a World Record holder as part of a team.
- Twitter:
- @bigdazlabbs
- Linkedin:
- http://uk.linkedin.com/in/darrenlabbett
- Direct phone:
- 01943 842505
Who we're looking for...
Junior Artworker (Full-time)
It's busy, busy, busy here and we need a Junior Artworker with a minimum of 6 to 12 months' experience who also likes to help out on the design side from time to time.
Ideally you'll be a dab hand with Abode InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and know all about preparing stuff for print, as well as having a good eye for detail – although two eyes for detail would be better.
It'd also be great if you know HTML and CSS. But not essential as we can train you up.
So, look no further if you're after a challenging new position. We're here ready and waiting to see what you've got to offer. Please email or write to:
Email: adam@pcdagency.com
Adam Bailey Cooke, PCD Agency, 5 The Courtyard, Thorpe Lane, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8LG
No employment/recruitment agencies please!
Junior Developer (Full-time)
Are you a Junior Developer with a minimum of 6 to 12 months' experience who wants to take the next step on their virtual career? Then walk this way to join the team and start developing new and current websites.
We want someone who is up for a challenge. Someone who has modern open source CMS skills and is web standard compliant using HTML and CSS. Someone who can use jQuery, PHP and My SQL, has a good all-round web skill base and front end talents.
You'll also get bonus points if you've got e-commerce experience and can use HTML5. And some more if you're good at making tea.
If all the above sounds like the job for you, then let's get together for a chat. Please email Adam or write to him:
Email: adam@pcdagency.com
Adam Bailey Cooke, PCD Agency, 5 The Courtyard, Thorpe Lane, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8LG
No employment/recruitment agencies please!
Digital Developers (Freelance)
We're always on the look-out for good freelance PHP developers. Ideally, happy, friendly ones who enjoy working in a team on web applications of all shapes and sizes.
Oh, and they should know all about platforms like Wordpress, Magento and OSCommerce.
If this sounds like music to your ears, get in touch and send some sample work to Darren Labbett at employment@pcdagency.com
Copywriters (Freelance)
Charming, I'm a Copywriter, writing to recruit other Copywriters. I'd like to tell you that we're a nasty lot and we'll work you till your fingers bleed. But I'd be lying.
We're a good bunch who'll offer you everything from campaign concepts to technical copy for financial services.
If you'd like to know more, drop Adam Bailey Cooke a line with some examples of your work to employment@pcdagency.com
Creatives (Freelance)
We value experienced Designers and Creatives. Clever bods who can turn briefs into big ideas using beautiful and effective designs without breaking into a sweat. Ideally, you'll work from our idyllic country retreat outside Leeds. Don't worry, we don't bite.
So, if you're a Designer, Senior Designer or Art Director who loves what they do, we'd love to hear from you and have a nosey at your portfolio.
Drop Adam Bailey Cooke a line and send a few samples of your work to employment@pcdagency.com
