PUBLIC Relations agency Bottle has become the latest company to take residence in THIS Workspace at the Echo’s Richmond Hill HQ.

The Oxford-based agency’s latest office will be fronted by Jason MacKenzie who joins from Birmingham-based Liquid where he was managing director.

Mr MacKenzie is also the current president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and will be supported at Bottle by publisher Lauren Whitty. He said: “I was drawn to Bottle due to its unique and creative approach to PR, content and digital. I love the way they are willing to push their clients to deliver the best results even if this means stepping outside of their comfort zone. I look forward to helping Bottle as it continues to grow and help build its clients’ businesses.”

Bottle managing director Natasha Hill added: “Bournemouth may not have been the obvious choice when looking to expand, but it really stood out against other candidate cities. There is a growing creative and digital economy in Bournemouth, with a welcoming bunch of innovative agencies, who are proving you don’t need to be in London to create great work. We immediately felt a connection and are excited to start this exciting chapter in a cool and relevant Echo Building.”