Kate Southgate joins Suffolk PR and marketing agency Pier

Pier PR & Marketing has appointed marketer Kate Southgate to the role of copywriter.

Having worked in marketing for seven years, Southgate joins Pier from marketing agency Banbury Howard.

An experienced marketer and specialist copywriter, she has worked on several writing challenges, from award entries and editorial to a variety of digital content.

In her new role at Pier, Southgate will be responsible for writing creative copy for several of Pier’s clients, as well as delivering a range of marketing solutions.

Kate Bowden Smith, MD at Pier, said: “Pier PR is known for packing a real punch for its size and hiring the right people to get exceptional results for our clients is the single most important part of my job. Kate Southgate brings with her a wealth of experience and exceptional writing skills to our ever-increasing pool of talent here at Pier and we are looking forward to introducing her to our clients.”

Southgate added: “I have always been impressed with the breadth of Pier’s clients and quality of work, and am thrilled to have this opportunity to join the team at an exciting time for the company. PR and marketing is a fast-paced and ever changing industry and I am really looking forward to sinking my teeth into a wide range of campaigns and projects.”