A RAPIDLY-expanding digital agency has welcomed six new starters.

Poole-based b4b specialises in web, software, marketing, and media production.

Miranda Aldridge and Kevin Russell have joined as senior account manager and senior technical manager respectively.

Ms Aldridge has run her own sales and marketing consultancy firm for more than 10 years.

She said: “I'm excited by the prospect of working closely with such a large and diverse client base, at an agency that is passionate, fast moving and adaptable.”

Mr Russell said: “It’s great to be helping to lead such a well-rounded and driven team. I’m excited for the opportunity to sink my teeth into a role where two days are never the same.”

Steve Riley joins the SEO and content team as a copywriter, while Joshua Garner joins the social media team.

A former bid writer, Mr Riley wanted a change in his career. He is completing a masters in career development in his spare time and using it to raise b4b’s profile as a destination for graduates.

Mr Garner comes to b4b from a specialist social media agency.

Chris Kendrick and self-taught coder George Oliver join as website assistant and software project assistant respectively.

Mr Kendrick said: "I was thoroughly impressed with b4b’s client portfolio and the innovative products and services they provide. Having managed websites and e-commerce stores for companies throughout my career, I was thrilled when the opportunity came up to work in b4b’s web team. I have learnt a huge amount so far and am excited for all the projects I’ll be working on."

Mr Oliver, a self-taught coder, George was keen to find a role in an area that he’s passionate in. He says he was drawn to the tech sector as it’s forever growing and changing. He adds that he gets a lot of satisfaction from project work and helping to build real, tangible products for clients.

Managing director Anthony Tilley said: “Our agency is going through an exciting period of growth and it’s wonderful to bring such an array of skills and experience to our already impressive team.”