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Ambitious digital agency is beating the big boys at their own game
RYZING
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An award-winning agency that creates “ digital experiences " for brands is set for further growth after securing a string of new contracts across the UK and worldwide .
Stockton-based Ryze , established in 2018 , is gearing up for further expansion as it approaches the end of an impressive year , with demand for its services continuing to grow .
Ryze ’ s innovative approach to digital branding , which focuses on combining strategy , brand , user experience , design and development to provide an all-encompassing digital experience , is what ’ s making the agency stand out .
Having already expanded its office space in North Shore ’ s Fusion Hive and bolstered the team with additional staff , the agency is ready to commence several exciting new projects .
Ryze ’ s founder David Smith says : “ Clients are looking for trusted partners who can help them navigate the digital landscape , be more efficient and effective and add value to their business .
“ In the new world of flexible working we have been able to provide a more agile service . As a result , we have won a string of new clients who were previously working with much larger global agencies .
“ We are seeing corporate clients , who would have traditionally gravitated towards the largest digital agencies , seek out and choose to work with smaller independents as they recognise they can get better value for money and 10 times the service .”
The company ’ s latest contracts come on the back of digital work for high-profile housebuilder Bellway Homes and its sister brand Ashberry Homes .
Ryze has been working with Bellway Homes to re-engineer its website to enhance the user experience , design internal portals and develop a new website for Bellway London .
Following the success of this work , the agency was asked to design a new online experience for Ashberry Homes . With development currently under way , the new site will launch next year .
Michael Smith , digital marketing manager at Bellway Homes , said : “ Working with Ryze is a breath of fresh air . From the start of our project , it was clear they were as invested in its success as we were .
“ Throughout , they ’ ve never lost that passion and drive – treating every challenge as an opportunity and bringing their expertise and ambition to each aspect of the project , while carefully remaining faithful to our brand .
“ The output is a product we ’ re more than happy with and are proud to have launched . As a result of its success , we ’ re now working with them on multiple projects .”
All of this has been achieved against the backdrop of the global pandemic and the team ’ s desire to rewrite the way digital agencies operate .
“ The unprecedented nature of the pandemic has put a greater spotlight on the requirement for brands to offer customers an engaging digital experience ,” adds David .
“ It ’ s our job to help them thrive digitally . They come to us with their vision and through our objective-led strategic approach , we can bring it to life and create a captivating customer journey .”
As well as projects with Bellway , Ryze has been working with KPS , a global commercial interior consultancy whose portfolio includes Nokia , Pfizer and Hewlett Packard , and Caskshare , a brand new concept offering shares in the once inaccessible , finest single cask whisky .
“ Winning projects over some of the UK ’ s biggest agencies is a real testament to the quality and effectiveness of the work the team are producing , and this is also reflected in the excellent feedback we receive from clients ,” explains David .
“ I owe them a huge thank you for their support and belief over the years .
“ The calibre of our team is inspiring and our holistic approach to digital projects is paying dividends . With significant contracts in place well into next year , we ’ re excited about where 2021 will take us .”
More information about Ryze can be found at ryzeagency . co . uk . You can get in touch with the team on 01642 955872 or email hello @ ryzeagency . co . uk .
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