Forming Impress represents a culmination of over twenty years in marketing for Andrew, who remains sole shareholder and Managing Director. Andrew’s career began when he formed his own company publishing fanzines and books written about The Sisters of Mercy. Andrew owes a great debt of gratitude to the band that provided a platform to promote his work on a global scale which ultimately gained worldwide distribution and recognition.
A period promoting dance music followed and he and Martin Palmer designed some of the most innovative flyers in the sector. It’s hard to believe that Andrew promoted the likes of Carl Cox, Grooverider and The Shamen, before the partnership with Martin shifted into the corporate sector.
Perhaps less exotic, the pair’s desire to push the boundaries of design soon led to full-time jobs with Premier Global in Trowbridge. Andrew survived the corporate trip for five years, elevating the company to true brand status on the back of cracking advertising, PR and relationship marketing with professional sports bodies. Inevitably, the trip turned sour and Andrew was delighted to jump ship in 2005 and form Impress with Martin (as ever) at his side.
Impress now embodies Andrew’s vision of a full-service agency that delivers commercial results for a vast array of diverse clients. His interests in music, underground design culture, blogging and digital marketing continue to have a significant influence on the agency.
Outside of the agency, Andrew is dedicated to his two wonderful daughters (Charlotte & Lizzy), captains Babington House Cricket Club and writes creatively about Siegfried Sassoon and culture under his alter-ego – Media Boy.
With a high-profile CV featuring stints at Microsoft, Vodafone, Plantronics and Hardware, Mark oozes invaluable marketing experience.
Brand-savvy and a digital evangelist, Mark has played significant roles in the companies he has worked for; we are delighted he has now agreed to front the agency’s new business initiatives for 2012.
With a philosophy based on strategic communication and visionary campaigns, Mark is the ideal person to help our clients add structure and clarity to their marketing.
If you are looking for an agency to transform the success of your marketing, please contact Mark via mark@impress-media.co.uk for an initial consultation.
The master of the Mac, Martin has over 15 years’ experience as a graphic designer, having started working for Birdie Golf in 1996. Martin also developed his freelance career working alongside Andrew Pinnell producing work for various record labels and club promoters.
His reprographic skills were developed at Doveton Press in Bristol, after which he hooked up with Andrew again at Premier Global where he was instrumental in giving the company a much-needed makeover.
His ability to design across all printed formats ensures superb reprographic results which remains a crucial (and often under-valued) facet of the agency’s output. Martin’s work paved the way for Impress’ initial development and he has an increasingly pivotal role in the growth of the agency.
Beyond Impress, Martin is the proud father of Charlie & Louis, lives with his wife Laura and is a Manchester United fanatic.
Having graduated from Bournemouth University in 2010 with a degree in Interactive Media Production, Lisa has joined Impress as an Account Manager.
With particular expertise in the fields of digital marketing, social networking and the blogosphere, Lisa adds a cutting edge twist to the agency.
Her role is to advise and inspire clients to embrace the infinite commercial possibilities of the internet.
Outside of the agency, Lisa is passionate about music, festivals, fashion and alternative cinema.
