New firm Sona Business pledges to shake up the region’s communications sector

A new name has officially entered the UK’s business communications and connectivity arena, promising to shake up the sector from an East Yorkshire base. Sona Business is a wholesale internet, cloud and hosted unified communications solution provider, backed by a 12-year international pedigree. The ambitious company is opening flagship offices in Hull to spearheaded UK activities led by...

Digital skills in the spotlight as Power Hour marks milestone

A series of free business briefings set up to drive the development of the region’s digital economy is expecting another full house for its milestone 10th event. Organisers of the Power Hour have again assembled a trio of digital marketing experts from top Yorkshire agencies who will present to the audience at Social in Hull on “Why Creative Matters”. Will Slater, creative content specialist at...

Deep Business Centre hosts launch of elite leadership consulting group

A former trawlerman who set up his own consultancy to turn the tide on mental health issues in the workplace has now assembled a team of experts to help employers communicate with colleagues. Paul Longley, who spent 32 years in the fishing and food industries before being made redundant in 2019, has recruited Scott Clark and Leon McQuade, co-founders of tech and cyber security specialist Think...

New directors appointed to drive growth at digital marketing agency

Hull-based digital marketing agency Diony has announced the appointment of two new directors to fuel its future success and ambitions. Lisa Harvey, co-owner and director of the agency, said the move will build on the progress that the business has made year-on-year since its 2017 launch, and solidify its position as a regional leader with huge aspirations. Ana Watts, now Diony’s creative...

Lexus dealership will help steer Power Hour into the fast lane

A series of free business events set up to drive the development of the region’s digital economy has shifted up a gear by securing its first corporate partnership. Organisers of the Power Hour say the deal with Lexus Hull shows the event is attracting audiences from a wide range of sectors and also underlines the ambition to meet the rising demand for bigger and better sessions. Mike Ellis,...