An independent strategic communications agency for organisations looking for a dynamic and trusted partner. In an ever-changing world, we unlock insights that shape ideas to build and amplify brand awareness, protecting business reputations.

Our national and international reach helps clients find, engage and grow audiences. With a team of communication and creative experts across property, construction and built environment, tech, financial and professional services, healthcare, education, public sector and sustainability – we know what it takes to connect ambition with results.

An independent CRM agency that combines data, insight, and strategy with talent, personality, and craft to deliver fantastic results for global brands.

We’re empowered by our freedom to flex for our clients. We’re proud of how every individual has a part to play. We’re passionate about turning problems into solutions.

We’re a leading lifestyle agency redefining PR experiences. We delve into market currents and decode consumer behaviour to ignite a genuine bond between brands and their communities.

Consider us your ultimate fan-finding allies. We’ll help you define, launch, and reposition your products or services to pack a punch and build lasting value with the people that count. Best-in-class consumer brands partner with us for one simple reason: we deliver in ways that resonate beyond the ordinary. 

We are part of McCann Worldgroup, the world’s largest advertising and communications network. You will find us in over 200 cities in 130 countries, and err, in Tower Wharf on Cheese Lane in Bristol. The best connected local, global agency in town.

Nowadays, a one-size-fits-all mentality no longer works. Nor is simple communications integration. The industry needs to embrace genuine channel neutrality. That’s why we offer a complete 360 service – delivered by award-winning specialists, all under one roof.

A fully integrated agency, Plaster has been at the heart of Bristol for over a decade, delivering campaigns that inspire change, develop positive behaviours and engage specialist audiences with resonance and authenticity.

We’re a hardworking creative communications team working across technology, culture and community with an integrated design studio.

We work with people we like on projects we believe in, delivering memorable campaigns.

As one of the UK’s longest-established independent marketing, brand, design and technology agencies, we’re specialists in connecting brands with clients, customers and prospects – at every stage of their journey, wherever they are in the world.

Proudly independent since 1979, we’re Bristol-based but have a longstanding roster of blue-chip international clients, ranging from New York to New Delhi, and the Middle East to South-East Asia.

Our technology and creative solutions now underpin the global operations of some of the biggest names in the commercial world.

Taxi Studio create unforgettable® brand design – across every touchpoint – for the world’s most culturally significant companies.

Taxi Studio is independent. Owned by creatives. Run by creatives.

Our work drives measurable impact, adding billions in value to our clients’ businesses. We have deep expertise in Food, Beverage, Alcohol, Nutrition, Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Health, Wellness & Beauty.

We’re specialists in food and drinks branding and we create, build and grow Complete Brands™.

We help remarkable people achieve remarkable things, empowering their businesses and brands with transformative strategy and compelling creative assets.

Whether our clients are big, small, young or established, we believe in the power of working together to push beyond the ordinary or expected. There’s a clue in our name… We are Collaborators.

We’re a creative technology studio. We create meaningful digital experiences that have a positive impact on people & planet. We’re people first, always.

We work with a wide range of clients and industries. We have particular specialism in the following sectors; Broadcast & entertainment. Visitor Attractions. Not for Profit. Government & public sector. Education.

Award-winning integrated communications agency. Brand experts that help brands discover what’s unique about their business. Then we tell the world.

We’re a collective of original thinkers and makers driven by turning challenging business problems into creative solutions. We combine our strengths to create industry-changing ideas in an open and collaborative culture, enabling us to develop supportive relationships that last.

Our service ethic, commercial mindedness, and industry insights deliver design with impact – and purpose – to connect brands with the world in a meaningful way.

We are a proudly independent brand design agency working from a beautiful studio in Bath.

We are B Corp™ certified and we are members of 1% for the Planet®.

We believe good design should be positively different. That’s what drives us. Combining strategic curiosity with creative vision we identify and amplify a brand’s true character to bring brands to life. We create magnetic brands that wear in, not out.

After completing placements at Six and Diva, Abdi is going travelling for a while but has some exciting plans to launch a new project with a friend. on his return.

”The programme helped me find myself, be a better human and chase my dreams.”

After completing placements at Noble and Armadillo, AB has been offered a continuation at his first placement at Noble where he will be doing an internship extension, with a view to being promoted to digital marketing executive after six months.

After completing placements at Newicon and Atomic Smash, Ahmed is considering his options in design and software development.

After completing placements at Halo and Aardman, Amy has been offered a role as a production runner at Aardman on an upcoming project.

“This internship really has made my dream career happen. The continued support throughout has been great. I have also made some friends that I will have for life.”

After completing placements at saintnicks and Halo, Kayjay is looking to continue with his freelancing projects in design and strategy and is set to start a bootcamp coding course.

”I took many learnings from the experience, but above all I learnt the importance of being an active learner. In a work setting it is important that you can communicate with the different departments and not be afraid to ask for what you want. In both agencies I felt comfortable to be myself and felt listened to. I like that the internship was tailored to what I needed.”

Since completing a placement with ThirtyThree,  Laurel has been working with Babbasa on the organisation’s social media campaigns and is looking for further work in film production and social media.

Since completing a placement at Atomic Smash, Mohd has gone on to study an MA in information experience design at The Royal College of Art.

After completing placements at Aer Studios and Newicon, Omar has started a front-end web development bootcamp and will continue to study whilst trying to get more work experience. He is looking for a junior level role in front-end web development.

After completing placements at Diva and Time Machine Designs, Priscilla is staying on at  Time Machine Designs as a freelance concept artist.

After completing placements at Mr B & Friends and TMW Unlimited, Sara has applied to study with the Chartered Institute of Marketing and hopes to build a career focused on public relations and the experiential sector.

”I loved seeing how many agencies were interested in diversity and inclusion and I really enjoyed the networking opportunities that came with the internship programme. I also enjoyed learning new skills during our Friday sessions and watching all of the interns develop new skills that they’re proud of.”

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After completing placements at TMW Unlimited and McCann, Sophie is continuing to pursue her career in film and television art departments, with her improved graphic design skills opening up more opportunities for freelance work.

After completing her first placement at Armadillo, Seren was offered a permanent role as a Junior Digital Designer.

After completing placements at McCann and Six, Touka has recently accepted an account executive role at Armadillo, one of the other participating agencies.

”Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t always a straight path, and I was never comfortable to put my hand up and say I want to learn more. But I have to say, I’m so glad I sat in the uncomfortable space for a little bit because I pushed past that point, I managed to develop and grow in so many different ways. ”

After completing placements at Aardman and saintnicks, Yasmina hopes to continue her education and study a modelmaking course with a focus on fabrication. For now, she is looking for a design and creative role to allow her to save for her masters.

The graduation event brought together the brilliant interns plus many of the programme contributors, friends and family to reflect on the successes and learnings from the scheme.

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Our interns are now in their second placements.  Read Programme Manager Clare Leczycki’s update here.

Two months into the programme, we’re sharing an update on what the interns have been getting up to.

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Bristol Creative Industries has teamed up with Bristol-based social enterprise Babbasa and 15 creative businesses to launch a city-wide internship programme.

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Jasmine Thompson won the Ben Martin Apprentice Award in 2017 when it was called the SXSW Apprentice. Jasmine now works as a freelance illustrator on projects that range from murals to storyboards, political cartoons and live illustration. She was commissioned to create a mural at the Royal Shakespeare Company and is currently working on a book cover design brief.

“Nothing compares to gaining real industry experience and I’m so glad to have been given this opportunity.  Winning the Ben Martin Apprentice Award has provided me with connections to people within the industry and the rare opportunity to experience some of the biggest creative agencies in Bristol and learn about the various roles within these agencies, all in one go! Having this experience and support has really helped me to feel more confident in getting ready to start my career.” You can read more about Marissa’s journey here.

“To even be shortlisted for the Ben Martin Apprentice Award was quite flattering but to win the award is an honour and something I’m very grateful for. More than anything, it’s empowering and has reaffirmed to me that you can and should just be yourself.”