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Communications, Copywriting, Digital, Strategy — Festival of Thrift
Canny Marshall managed the communications for the award-winning Festival of Thrift from 2014–2018.
The Festival of Thrift is an extraordinary and unique festival, designed to show families and individuals how sustainable living is the way forward. The Festival has attracted over £1 million of media coverage each year, along with an astounding 45k visitors.
The programme is made up of artists, performances, art installations, demonstrations, talks, stalls and workshops — it’s all about getting involved, and visitors are encouraged to join in.
We were over the moon to be awarded the Arts & Culture Observer Ethical Award in 2015, recognising the Festival’s creativity and the large part the local community plays in its development. In 2015 the Festival was also awarded North East Tourism Event of the Year.
The Festival has continued to grow from strength to strength, moving from Lingfield Point in Darlington to the stunning grounds of Kirkleatham Museum & Grounds, Redcar in 2016 — a truly Tees Valley event.
Role: Communications lead, 2014–2018
Recognition: Observer Ethical Award 2015 (Arts & Culture); North East Tourism Event of the Year 2015
Reach: Over £1 million of media coverage and 45,000 visitors a year