Name: Rob Prevett Publication: Disruption Hub Twitter handle: @DisruptionHub Rob Prevett is the main man behind Leeds-based publication D/SRUPTION Hub. With a number of pioneering, disruptive companies represented by MacComms, including our client Vet AI which featured in Disruption Hub’s magazine earlier this year (read the article here), our founder, Ellie, caught up with Rob toRead more
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A fast-growing sports eyewear brand is celebrating 10 years in business with a move to Leeds Corn Exchange. Experienced optician Phillippa Park, supported by husband Stephen formed opticians and eyewear specialists, Eyekit in 2009. The duo quickly expanded to reach global markets via its online presence. The firm has made the move to Leeds CornRead more
A new app, designed to make pet healthcare accessible and affordable, has launched this month. Brought to market by award-winning Leeds-based vet-tech start-up Vet-AI, ‘Joii’ is an artificial intelligence application set to revolutionise the UK and global vet market. Technology entrepreneur Paul Hallett, along with renowned veterinarians Robert Dawson and Sarah Warren, formed Vet-AI inRead more
We’re delighted to announce that the fantastic Yorkshire community has helped us to raise almost £1000 for a local homelessness charity as part of our four successful years in business. More than 60 guests donned their party wear to attend the unique event and over £700 was raised for local homelessness charity, Simon on theRead more
Leeds Corn Exchange has been selected by LeedsBID to host the opening night of Leeds International Festival and the world premiere of an immersive art installation. Launched in 2017 by LeedsBID, Leeds International Festival will welcome London-based design studio, Flat-e and pioneering electronic musician, Daniel Avery to showcase the creative collaboration, Falling Light at theRead more
• Victoria Gate Casino’s Crack the Safe challenge takes place every Saturday throughout April • Casino visitors can enter the weekly draw to have a chance at cracking the safe • A cash prize of £1,000 is up for grabs each Saturday • Only the customer who draws the winning combination has the power toRead more
A Leeds-based super casino has celebrated its second birthday by launching a quirky game of Drag Queen Bingo, alongside an extravagant party to mark the occasion. Victoria Gate Casino invited guests to celebrate its second birthday on Saturday 26 January to celebrate a second successful year in business in Leeds. The afternoon saw hundreds ofRead more
A Leeds-based super casino is set to mark its second birthday with the launch of a quirky new game of bingo and a public-facing treasure hunt. On Thursday 24th of January, Victoria Gate Casino kicks off its second birthday celebrations by hosting a drag queen bingo-themed treasure hunt across the city centre. Warming up theRead more
• Annual poker tournament doubled prize pool from £100,000 to £200,900 • Biggest poker event in the UK this Christmas • Local Leeds player Ezaldin Adams came third but won the most money walking away with a cool £28,280 the day before his birthday! Victoria Gate Casino, Yorkshire’s premier entertainment venue, is celebrating a hugelyRead more
Our new intern, Emily Daly, is with us for 2 months this summer to gain some experience in PR. Read about why she enjoys working at MacComms, her first impressions and what her role entails. Although PR has always been a career path that interests me, I could never explain what it actually entails;Read more
