Cartwright expands national reach with high-profile client wins

Renowned British heritage handbag and luxury leather goods fashion house Launer London and multi-disciplinary construction consultancy Frankham Group have joined the agency’s portfolio of clients, following its recognition as one of the UK’s fastest-growing agencies in the PR Week Top 150.  

Launer London, whose clients included the late Queen Elizabeth, who had a lifelong devotion to Launer handbags, joins Cartwright’s national consumer portfolio, featuring PR, influencer and social media projects, with names including vision brand ZEISS, leading bedding firm Woolroom and health and wellness company Cambridge Nutritional Foods (CNF).   

Launer London had wanted an ally with fresh, strategic thinking to help re-energise its approach to reaching new audiences and markets without alienating its glittering roster of current customers. Managing director Gerald Bodmer said: “We wanted a partner who valued both our heritage and where we want to go next, and Cartwright understood that straight away.   

“Our partnership has been one of genuinely collaborative working so far, across PR, social and influencer marketing and we’re looking forward to building on this as we continue to work together.”   

The agency’s accelerated national growth and reputation for delivering impactful digital marketing and PR beyond its proud Midlands foundations and successful London team is underlined by its well-established property and construction expertise.  

Cartwright has also secured work with respected industry names including Heatherwick Studio, Kier and Southwark Council, as well as returning clients and extensions of work with flat roofing specialist PermaRoofUK and Willmott Dixon Developments.  

Rose Hayes, managing director at Cartwright with responsibility for business development, said: “Our 20th year has been a great time to reflect on where the agency has come from, where we are now and where we are headed. These new and extended additions to our portfolio are testament to our national reach and firm foundation in digital marketing for both consumer and business clients, all complemented by our heritage in public relations.  

“Our change in positioning to being an ally to our clients reflects how tough it is out there for all markets and businesses – our problem-solving approach is really resonating with clients who respond to a team that can come in and make a difference quickly and effectively.”  

The 40-strong agency’s anniversary year has been celebrated with further success, winning a gold award for Best Digital Campaign and silver for Best Medium Agency at the CIPR Midlands awards and the Construction Marketing Awards Agency of the Year award in 2025. 

In addition, Cartwright’s associate director Kali Dennett was named the Emerging Property Person of the Year at this year’s East Midlands Property Awards, while Oliver Sargent, strategic director for the built environment, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Construction Marketing Award for Emerging Talent. 

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