New contract wins for Frame's fast-expanding PR arm

The public relations operation of marketing agency Frame has won new contracts with a clutch of high-profile sporting clients including the R&A golf institution, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) and Uefa, football's governing body in Europe.

Frame's Stephen McCranor, left, with recent recruit Darryl Broadfoot. Picture: Contributed

Stephen McCranor, who set up the PR business less than three years ago in a joint venture between Frame and Edinburgh- and London-based Charlotte Street Partners, said: “This latest raft of new business reflects the calibre of people we’re bringing into the agency and our determination in recruiting the industry’s best talent is paying off.”

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The client wins follow a recent recruitment drive that has seen former journalist and SFA communications director Darryl Broadfoot join the Glasgow-based agency to lead the R&A consumer PR project aimed at promote attendance at the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

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McCranor added: “The agency’s headcount is nearing 70 across our service offerings and we’re actively pursuing the brightest and best PR people to fuel the growth in this area.”

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