By bringing together deep sector expertise, PR, content, media, and events under one roof, Bluestripe has created a unique B2B marketing partner unlike any other in the media industry.
About Bluestripe
Founded in 2017 by three industry veterans, Bluestripe is a specialist B2B PR agency building powerful, cross-platform PR and marketing strategies for the companies shaping the future of adtech, digital media, retail media, and martech.
We are specialists, not generalists. As a PR agency for media companies, advertising technology platforms and marketing technology businesses, we work only in the sectors we know best. That focus means we understand our clients' businesses, markets, and buyers from day one, so we spend our time driving results rather than getting up to speed.
That expertise runs right through the business. Our founders bring decades of combined experience across publishing, agencies and the ad industry. Our senior team is all market specialists, recognised names who know these sectors inside out and have the contacts to match. Whether it's public relations for ad tech, martech vendor PR, or B2B communications for ad networks and programmatic advertising firms, when you work with Bluestripe, you work with people who have built their careers in your world.
What makes us genuinely different
Bluestripe is not just a media industry PR firm. We also publish two of the sector's most respected industry titles, New Digital Age and Retail Media Age.
This changes everything for our clients. It means we sit at the centre of the industry conversation, with the knowledge, editorial standards and contacts that come from publishing trusted trade media every day. Our clients benefit directly: from our relationships with journalists and industry analysts across the sector, from our understanding of what audiences actually engage with, and from content-led PR skills honed by a working newsroom rather than a marketing template. It's why brands trust us for everything from thought leadership PR and earned media strategy to trade media coverage, product launch PR and reputation management.
That advantage has never mattered more. In the age of generative engine optimisation (GEO), being visible is no longer about ranking in search alone; it is about being accurately understood and surfaced by the large language models that increasingly shape how brands are discovered. High-quality, credible, authoritative content is what LLMs reward, and producing exactly that is what we do every day. Our publishing pedigree means our clients are positioned to be found, quoted and trusted in this new landscape, not left behind by it.
Today's B2B marketers want integrated strategies that drive results, whatever the channel. Bluestripe was built to deliver precisely that: a unique combination of PR, content, media and events, powered by genuine industry expertise and the insight that only a publisher can bring.
We believe in the power of meaningful conversations, and our campaigns are designed to create valuable connections between businesses and the stakeholders who matter most to them.
Our leadership team
JUSTIN PEARSE
An experienced editor and ad industry commentator, Justin heads up the Content and Media teams. Justin was formerly Head of Digiday Content Studio, Drum Studios and Editor of New Media Age.
CCO & Co-Founder
ANDY OAKES
CEO & Co-Founder
Andy founded Bluestripe to be an innovative agency bringing together PR, content and media. Former Global MD of The Drum, Founder of Programmatic Punch and Digital Trading Awards, and Publisher of New Media Age.
LYDIA OAKES
COO & Co-Founder
A B2B communication expert with over 20 years’ experience, Lydia co-founded Bluestripe and leads the expert PR team. Previously, Lydia was Head of Marketing and PR at iProspect UK.
PADDY HERRIDGE
Executive Chairman
Paddy is an experienced PR and media entrepreneur, leader and advisor. He founded and sold his own PR agency prior to joining Bluestripe as Executive Chairman in 2020.
Our values
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We foster growth for ourselves, our clients, and the company through exceptional work quality, teamwork, and a shared commitment to success. By embracing responsibility for our development, we pursue ongoing improvement, celebrate achievements that highlight our strengths, and learn from challenges. We protect each other's well-being and work-life balance, ensuring sustainable success.
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We remain adaptable and responsive in a rapidly changing world, constantly improving the client experience. We proactively seize opportunities to meet evolving needs, building strong relationships with clients and colleagues through credibility and mutual support. By actively listening to feedback, we aim to exceed expectations and reinforce our reputation. We drive innovation, focusing on solutions over problems.
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We champion diversity in every form because strength comes from being different. Our team is built on individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, each bringing unique perspectives, ideas, and voices. We strive to push the boundaries and challenge the norm, embracing new ways of working to drive innovation. We welcome every idea (even the 'bad' ones), foster inclusivity, and stand out in a world where it's easier to blend in.
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As experts, we take pride in producing high-quality work and achieving outstanding results. We reject mediocrity, taking personal responsibility for our efforts while collaborating for collective success. We hold ourselves accountable, communicate transparently, and build confidence through consistent performance. We create a supportive space for open expression, empowering everyone to share ideas freely.
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We honour our commitments and uphold the highest ethical standards, building credibility with our team, clients, and partners. Our dependability ensures we deliver on promises while fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. Acting with honesty, we avoid overpromising and protect our professional integrity, ensuring fairness and respect in all interactions.
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We embrace exploration and discovery, seeking fresh perspectives to unlock new possibilities. Through curiosity, we challenge assumptions, spark innovation, and inspire ongoing progress within ourselves, our clients, and our company. We value continuous learning, bold ideas, and diverse viewpoints that drive meaningful change.
Success starts with meaningful conversations.
What’s yours going to be?