Wow, what a first quarter! From branding projects to amazing new clients we have had an exciting start to the year. A huge thanks to our brilliant partners and clients who supported us throughout the year so far.
Let’s recap some of our highlights from the past 3 months.
We were nominated for PR and Marketing Agency of the Year
Poke was nominated for PR and Marketing Agency of the Year at Downtown in Business’s City of Liverpool Business Awards 2026. We are hugely proud of the work we delivered over the past year and incredibly grateful to our clients for trusting us to create amazing work together.
After winning the category last year, our fingers are crossed for July!
We sponsored DIB’s Leader’s Lunch
In March, we had a great session we had at the Downtown in Business Leaders lunch. We were so proud to be asked by Frank Mckenna and Martin Liptrot to lead the session and present our thoughts and approaches on place making marketing. We love that we are trusted by so many venues, locations, destinations and city regions to help tell their story authentically, truthfully and empathetically.
The discussion was inspired by the passion of the private sector to support our comrades in public sector to get the narrative right on a local, national and global stage. With so many senior leaders around the table all committed to getting the Liverpool message right, it feels this is the start of real momentum. And next steps are already in place.
Our key takeaway was that messaging has to start with the needs of the audience the city is trying to resonate with. And it must authentically meet them there. We cannot just push generic cultural attractions or civic pride no matter how impressive or powerful they are. And with Liverpool, everyone in the room was aligned the power of togetherness is a great asset Liverpool offers.
Nicola Docking, our MD, won DIB’s Chief Executive’s Award
Our MD Nicola won The Chief Executive’s Award at Downtown in Business’ Women in Business Awards 2026. It was fantastic to hear Frank McKenna talk about Poke and our growth as he presented Nicola with the award. A testament to the whole team!
Our work was featured in an award winning film
Our designs featured in Sam Grierson’s project ‘The Pause’ that won Best Comedy at the Frames of New York Film Festival. We loved sponsoring the project and delivering the branding. Such a great result for an amazing piece of work.
We launched a brand identity for The Conscience Collective
Global healthcare innovation is often driven by bright, ambitious innovators. Many of these visionary young people have life-changing solutions but struggle with developing a global strategy and accessing funding and talent to enhance sustainability.
The Conscience Collective was created to bridge this gap. Its mission is to mentor innovators tackling global health challenges, equipping them with the knowledge, strategy, and resources to scale their breakthroughs on a global stage, making impact where it matters most: in underserved communities.
To bring this vision to life, The Conscience Collective needed a brand that could inspire confidence and unite innovators, mentors, and investors around its mission. It required a brand that would attract potential mentors and mentees, feeling accessible, supportive, and forward-thinking. The new identity for Conscience Collective was built around the theme of disruptive innovation with a conscience. At its core, the floating feather logo encapsulates the ethos of the collective.
We created the English Football League Rainbow Ball for 2026
Once again, we were super proud to work with the great team at the EFL on their annual Rainbow Ball initiative, promoting inclusion and celebrating LGBTQ+ football fans across the country. The opportunity to craft impactful creative that helps a brand share an important message is exactly what we are all about here at Poke.
The Rainbow Ball is a key moment in the EFL’s inclusion calendar, and we love that they trust us in helping the message get out to fans across the League’s 72 football clubs.
Poke developed a new brand identity for Kinly
Kinly help people navigate complex systems, removing barriers and unlocking access to life-changing support. But notably, they build long-term relationships, ensuring people get the help they deserve, when they need it most. Our role was to capture that spirit and translate it into a brand that feels both trustworthy and empowering.
We needed to articulate their purpose with clarity, warmth, and trust, refining their messaging and positioning to shift the conversation from treating sickness to promoting healthy ageing. The challenge was to balance professionalism with humanity, ensuring Kinly came across as credible experts while retaining the empathy that defines them.
We developed a brand identity built around clarity and human connection. Simple, friendly visual language and a straightforward messaging framework made the service feel approachable without losing professionalism – ensuring every touchpoint reflected Kinly’s core promise of trusted, expert help.
We updated our team pics
After welcoming three new team members last year, it felt like the perfect time to refresh our team photos.
Huge thanks to Alex, our Senior Graphic Designer, for the brilliant snaps.
Here’s to more exciting projects in 2026…
