Award-winning entrepreneur Amanda Strong has joined full service marketing agency Purpose Media as a partnership manager.
For 33 years, Amanda was the owner of Mercia Image Print during which she won entrepreneur of the year and outstanding female entrepreneur of the year. The company won Small Business of the Year and various printing industry related awards. She is a trustee at Children First Derby, an ambassador of Safe and Sound and also on the committee of Derby’s Finest which aims to support and inspire ladies in Derbyshire and to gain the recognition they deserve.
Having recently sold Mercia Image Print she intends to use her time, experience and connections to create business opportunities for other local businesses.
In her new role, Amanda will be introducing Purpose Media to her network and explaining the benefits of partnering together for mutual benefit.
She said: “Because of their reputation I have always trusted and respected Purpose Media. I am delighted to be offered this role as I have absolute confidence in their ability to deliver services and advice that will help businesses to grow.”
Grace Golden, head of Client Services, added: “Amanda has a wealth of experience and is highly respected by the business community due to the success she has enjoyed as a business owner. She will be a great asset and brings many complimentary skills to our team.”
Purpose Media Managing Director Matt Wheatcroft added: “I have known Amanda for many years and we have always got on so it seemed a natural progression to invite her to join our team given the ambitions she has to connect businesses with likeminded needs.”
