God Save the Green: Zeno London Marks First Year

“Statistically, most of you in this room will be losers tonight.”

Those were the words of comedian Rob Brydon as he opened last night’s PRWeek Awards (UK) in London. Which highlights how the UK version of the long-established awards differs from others: yes it’s about gaining recognition for outstanding achievement and great work, but it’s also about celebrating what agencies, in-house teams and individuals have accomplished. And it’s typically delivered with a caustic, self-deprecating tone.

For Zeno’s UK team, it was an evening to celebrate everything we’ve achieved since expanding to London last year, so a belated first birthday too. We were a finalist in the Best New Agency category and didn’t walk off with the award this time, but it was a welcome accolade following winning Best Digital Campaign at the CorpComms Digi Awards a few months ago.

Since Zeno announced global expansion little more than a year ago, our teams across Asia and Europe have continued to grow and attract industry attention for the strength of client work delivered. We could also mention our three-peat in the Best Mid-Sized Agency category at the PRWeek Awards in the US, but are probably too humble.

In about a year, Zeno’s London office has won big-name and fast-growth clients, built a highly-capable team and brought the agency’s distinct culture to the heart of Soho. Having a pub in the office helps.

Huge thanks to colleagues around the world, clients, the media and well-wishers from the industry who’ve supported us and remarked on the progress the Green Machine is making around the world.

And now, back to work.