A Southampton PR agency has bolstered its team with three new hires.

Grayling South announced the appointments following record growth in its team, located near Ocean Village.

The agency, which operates from offices in Bristol, Birmingham, and Southampton, supports regional businesses with a range of services.

The first change in the team was the promotion of Holly Barber to head of south.

Ms Barber's new role will see her focus on driving regional growth and keeping up Grayling's reputation for high-quality client service.

Ms Barber said: "I am thrilled to lead the brilliant Grayling South team.

"Our regional network offers unparalleled local insight, enabling us to deliver everything from community and stakeholder engagement on major redevelopment projects to national-level strategic profiling for our clients."

The agency has also taken on Kaya Finch as a full-time employee after she completed a three-month internship.

Also hired is Jake Austin, a recent Edinburgh University graduate. Mr Austin brings with him experience in the PR industry, having worked with organisations such as the National Trust and the London Marathon.

Sophie Bates has been promoted to senior account manager.

Grayling South has also been busy hosting a series of events aimed at improving internal communication across the region.