Publicity Seekers – the growing
PR agency has relocated to Albert
North in Middlesbrough.
NORTHERN
LIGHTS
Ambitious,
growing
companies
make Albert
North a
regeneration
success
48 | Tees Business
T
he transformation of Albert Road
into Albert North is proving to be a
regeneration success story with more than
40,000 sq ft let within 15 months.
The multi-million-pound project, which
has breathed new life into Middlesbrough’s
historic quarter, has welcomed a string of
ambitious, growing companies and created a
vibrant, collaborative business community.
Home to some of the town’s most iconic
buildings, the area has benefitted from a joint
approach to investment between Middlesbrough
Council and local property and regeneration
specialist Jomast.
Public relations firm Publicity Seekers relocated
to Albert North six months ago and managing
director Samantha Lee said: “Without a doubt, it’s
the best decision we’ve made.”
Previously operating from a business park in
Hartlepool, Samantha decided to make the move
because she felt the town was going places,
regeneration and investment were happening,
and there was a definite buzz about the business
community, especially its growing digital sector.
She was immediately attracted to 16/26 as
it was precisely the bright and airy space Sam
wanted.
“There are five of us in the team, but we are
looking to grow so, with 1,000 sq ft, it gives us
plenty of space to be able to do that,” she added.
“Since moving here, we have made many great
connections, there are so many businesses based
here and they all interact and collaborate. The
impact on the business has been tremendous, it
has opened more doors for us, we’ve won more
work, and as a result, I will be employing more
people.”
It’s this vibrant community and collaborative
approach to working that inspired Samantha to
launch Digital Teesside.
Born out of conversations with other digital
businesses, it aims to bring the community
together to raise awareness of what companies do
and encourage collaboration.
“I would never have launched Digital Teesside
if we hadn’t relocated to Albert North. The best
thing about moving here is the community, it’s so
nice to be amongst like-minded people. We felt
out on a limb before, but we are now surrounded
by businesses who are ambitious and motivated,
which is positively infectious,” said Samantha.
Another business that is experiencing significant
growth since opening a showroom at 21 Albert
Road is interior design business Cocoon & Bauer.
The company, which provides high-end interior
design services for commercial, residential and
hospitality sectors, wanted a high street presence
as the domestic side of the business was really
taking off.
Managing director Peter Turner said: “I quickly
identified Albert North was the best place to
open our first showroom, the area was starting to
have a real buzz about it and I could see it was an
attractive place for business.
“Jomast were incredibly supportive of our ideas
through the entire process and the end result is a
luxurious showroom that feels like an apartment.
“The space has also allowed us to create various
zones, including a kitchen, office and living spaces
as well as themes that showcase our services and