AWARD-winning Ramsbottom creative agency, Clock Creative Communications has launched a public relations division.

The Square Street-based business will offer a range of communications activity, including PR strategy, media relations, feature writing and campaign planning. Heading up the division is Grace Grieve, who brings six years of experience in PR & marketing in both agency and in-house positions.

She has devised and delivered PR campaigns for a wide range of consumer and B2B brands, including Yorkshire Tea, Dibor Mailorder, Leeds-based pda pr and plant hire specialists Vp plc.

The launch of the PR division marks the significant growth of Clock Creative Communications since its launch seven years ago. It will become the third arm in the Clock Group which includes Clock Creative, the agency's design function and Digital:Clock which offers a comprehensive new media service.

Grace said: "I was immediately attracted to the position at Clock as I was aware of the reputation of the agency and the exciting and varied mix of clients.

"The challenge of launching the PR arm of the business really appealed to me and I am thrilled at the opportunity to work with such a fantastic team of passionate, like-minded people."

Clock PR has had a busy start working on various projects, including the development of a PR strategy for pet door specialists Staywell and an editorial campaign for Jemac Packaging.