Online marketplace eBay, which has over 20 million active users in the UK, has appointed Manchester’s Citypress to handle its integrated corporate communications.
From December, Citypress will join eBay’s UK agency roster which also includes Weber Shandwick on consumer PR, Launch on crisis & issues, Portland on public affairs and Coldr on DE&I.
Fergus Campbell, head of corporate communications for eBay UK, said: “Citypress demonstrated deep sector expertise, strategic insight and the creative flair needed to help us build even more powerful and authentic corporate communications campaigns. We value their national scale and regional presence, which will help us build our reputation and showcase the social, environmental and economic benefits we create to an even wider audience.”
Martin Currie, managing director at Citypress, said: “eBay is one of the world’s most powerful and best loved brands. Used by almost every household in the country, eBay creates opportunities for countless British entrepreneurs, unlocks the potential of disadvantaged communities, and powers a more sustainable, circular economy. We look forward to building on the extraordinary work of the eBay team to create new opportunities to connect with communities and enhance the reputation of this iconic brand in future.”
Citypress is an employee-owned PR and marketing agency whose clients include Aldi, British Gas, British Land, Coca Cola Europacific Partners, Lloyds Bank, Molson Coors and Pets at Home.
