Cool Blue Expands Northern Operation with Senior Hires to Support Agency Growth
Strategic appointments in communications and content creation reflect Cool Blue’s ambitions to scale services across brand storytelling, PR, and digital strategy.
Cool Blue, the UK-based brand and communications agency, has expanded its Northern team with the appointment of two senior professionals, underlining its continued growth and commitment to delivering integrated campaigns for national and regional brands.
Vicky Sanderson joins as Head of Communications, bringing over two decades of experience in public relations. Her background spans a wide range of sectors, where she has led brand strategy and managed high-impact campaigns. Sanderson will focus on enhancing internal collaboration and guiding strategic communications work across the agency’s client portfolio.
Amy McGarahan & Vicky Sanderson
Amy McGarahan, a specialist in SEO copywriting and brand storytelling, also joins the team. Her role will centre on creating platform-agnostic content that connects audiences across digital and traditional media.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Vicky and Amy at a pivotal time for the agency. Their combined expertise strengthens our offer, bringing fresh ideas and energy to our campaigns. Their arrival aligns with our strategy to scale our services across public sector, regeneration, retail and national consumer markets.”
Victoria McCartney, Executive Director at Cool Blue
Founded in 1999 by communications consultant Tanya Garland, Cool Blue has grown into a trusted partner for a diverse client base that includes FTSE 100 companies, government agencies, and high-profile consumer brands. The agency operates from offices in central London, Newcastle’s Quayside, and Middlesbrough’s Boho Digital Quarter.
Cool Blue has built a reputation for delivering creative and commercially grounded campaigns, with a focus on amplifying brand impact across earned, owned and shared media.
