Business News New director role for former apprentice By Claudia Congrave
A new chapter begins for video content agency Tinker Taylor as a former apprentice becomes a director in 50/50 partnership. After starting as an apprentice at
the Digbeth-based production company just eight years ago, Sam Slingsby will now become the official director and dual business partner. Tinker Taylor was established in
2003 and has since produced a range of films seen across Europe and the US, working with public sector and corporate clients, as well as charities and higher education institutions. Last year, the company was
responsible for the production of the ‘After the Vaccine’ animation for NHS England to encourage people to continue following Covid-19 guidelines after being vaccinated. They also produced the
#WeNeedYourSkills campaign for West Midlands Police, increasing applications to the WMP six-fold, as well as creating over 20 inspiring campaigns for fellow Chamber member Aston University. Founder and creative director Sam Taylor said: “I founded Tinker
Taylor video content agency 18 years ago after a whirlwind nine years in the television industry. From humble beginnings as producers of beautiful wedding videos, Tinker Taylor has evolved into a highly respected business, with a reputation for excellence, creativity and results. “What has made the adventure
all the brighter is the interesting people I have had the privilege to interview and work with – and no- one has inspired me more than the
talented, bundle of energy that is Sam Slingsby. “Sam joined TT eight years ago
as my apprentice. At age 18, fresh out of school, full of A-levels, ideas and ambition, she blew me away at her interview and after only a day- and-a-half of her supposed week- long trial, I’d offered Sam the post. Undoubtedly the best decision of my professional career. “What Sam brings to the team,
aside from her boundless enthusiasm and business acumen,
Togetherness: Sam Taylor (left) and Sam Slingsby
is her outstanding work ethic. Over the last eight years together, Sam and I, with the support of our awesome team, have grown the business into what it is today. “Sam has become such an
integral part of the company. TT without Sam would just not feel ‘TT’. “From here-on-in, ‘the two Sams’
are officially at the helm. TT is now ‘our story’ and we are already super busy writing and producing the next chapter.”
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