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 to publish his fanzines and books written about The Sisters of Mercy. Andrew owes a great debt of gratitude to the band who gave him the platform to promote his work on a global scale and his books 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. 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, but 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 and form Impress properly in 2005 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 pop 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, pop culture and his alter-ego – Media Boy.