Dundee agency secures six-figure investment and new director
Marketing and Communications agency, DLR Media, is planning for further expansion after securing new investment to take on more staff and scale up its operations.
The Dundee-based company has grown quickly since March 2019 when Managing Director, Daniel Rosie started the company.
The team now has around 9 key specialists and specialises in social media and digital marketing management for clients in a range of industries.
The new 6 figure investment has been made by Carrick Management, a management consultancy based in Dundee. Carrick Management – based in the prestigious Dundee One building on Dundee’s Waterfront – specialises in scaling up business activities, primarily for local companies who need some additional expertise to augment their skills.
The investment will include financial and hands-on growth support and will see Harry MacLean, Managing Director Carrick Management, join the Board of DLR Media as Commercial Director.
This will allow DLR Media to accelerate expansion and customer acquisition plans as well as helping to secure new office locations throughout 2020 and beyond.
Daniel Rosie, Managing Director of DLR Media, said: “Carrick Management has given the DLR Media team excellent support since November 2019 and this new investment will really help us accelerate our growth throughout 2020 and beyond.”
“We anticipate employing a further 2 staff straight away and look continue to add to the team throughout 2020, most of which will be based in our Dundee head office. We have ambitious growth plans for 2020 with a range of new office locations on the horizon.”
Harry MacLean, Managing Director of Carrick Management, added: “We were impressed with the team and the vision for scaling up, and have been very happy to support their growth.
“We’re looking forward to continuing our relationship and seeing the company go from strength to strength in the future.”
Further Information
About Daniel Rosie, Managing Director of DLR Media:
DLR Media Limited was founded by Managing Director, Daniel Rosie in March 2019.
Daniel (aged 20) previously worked in-house for one of Scotland’s leading legal firms in their Marketing team. Previous industry experience includes the automotive, construction, property, professional services, energy and engineering industries. Daniel also has key experience within crisis communications and reputation management.
About Harry MacLean, Managing Director of Carrick Management:
Harry MacLean, who has held a range of senior positions within companies throughout the UK and Europe. A native to the city of Dundee, Harry is keen to bring his experience of running international companies back to the North East of Scotland. More locally known for being the Chief Executive of Dundee Football Club, he played a key role in ensuring the survival of the Club; helping steer the Dark Blues through administration.
Harry has since held positions as Supply Chain & Business Improvement Director with Aberdeen-based Global Integrated Services and laterally, Dutch-based Oil and Gas supply chain company, Hendrik Veder Group, as their Group Managing Director. The company has a turnover of over €40 million and multiple locations in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Norway, France and Poland.
He has also held a number of key advisor roles, a prime example of this is with the new McGill team during the high-profile company purchase in 2019.