We are an integrated full-service marketing communications agency. Our team has a wealth of experience in devising inspiring PR, creative, advertising, design, media buying, digital and social campaigns. We build brand and product awareness, enhance reputations and drive sales.
We have expertise in both B2B and B2C marketing, working on a global, national and regional level. Our specialisms include marine and maritime marketing, franchise development, care home marketing, plus the retail and charity sectors.
Through our sustainability division, we support brands and businesses to develop strategic ESG and CSR programmes.
We devise compelling, award-winning and timely campaigns which are on-budget. True measurability is highly important to us and developing a solid ROI is our lifeblood.
McKenna Townsend was founded over 20 years ago by Matt McKenna and Sarah Townsend. Our core value is being integral to our clients’ businesses and the relentless pursuit of results.
Case studies
Williams Jet Tenders
McKenna Townsend is retained by Williams as its global PR agency. The brand has grown from humble beginnings to become an internationally recognised leader in its field.
Subway
McKenna Townsend has worked with Subway in the UK and Ireland for over 20 years – helping to grow the brand from just 30 stores to over 2,500. The agency has played a fundamental part in supporting this relentless growth and has worked with the brand across franchise development, consumer, crisis and issues, internal and marketing communication.
Coeliac UK
McKenna Townsend was briefed to drive PR for Coeliac UK’s Cost of Living report, The Gluten Free Diet – How Much Does it Cost and Why Does it Matter?, which aimed to raise awareness of the additional challenges being faced by the coeliac community.
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The sustainability division of McKenna Townsend
The Marine Social Responsibility Consultancy is our sustainability division. Our purpose is to positively impact the health of our seas and oceans by helping brands, companies and organisations connect with the issue of the planet’s marine health. We develop bespoke, intelligently-crafted marine social responsibility marketing communications programmes.
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