Camera operator rises through the ranks to take the helm at award-winning Midlands business

Graham Allsopp has taken up the role of Managing Director at Ark Media Group, an award winning video marketing agency that specialises in corporate video production and video-first social media management, helping clients across the UK in a range of sectors.

The appointment of Graham showcases Ark Media Group’s focus on nurturing talent and allowing team members to shine, and will also be key to the company’s plans to grow exponentially in 2025. It comes as the company has already hit the ground running with its social-media focused services securing three clients across different sectors - finance, construction and health.

Graham originally joined the business as a camera operator, rising through the ranks to play a key role in production leadership, culminating in being awarded the prestigious Young Professional of the Year at the SLTC Awards in 2024 at the age of 32.

In his new role as Managing Director, Graham will oversee the day-to-day operations of Ark Media Group, focusing on delivering excellence for the company’s mid-to-large corporate clients and driving innovation in video production and social media offerings. This strategic move allows Phil Arkinstall, CEO and founder of Ark Media Group, to focus on long-term strategy, business development and new opportunities to propel the company forward.

Phil said: "Graham’s promotion to Managing Director is a natural progression. He has been instrumental in shaping Ark Media Group’s success, and his vision aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver creative, impactful content for our clients. This transition allows me to focus on strategic growth while leaving the operational side in the most capable hands."

The leadership announcement marks an exciting new chapter for the company, whose aim is to build on its successes and deliver creative excellence to a growing client base across the UK. Its exciting start to 2025 comes hot on the heels of a successful 2024, which saw it awarded a coveted Royal Television Society award for a documentary produced with charity Acorns Hospice.

Commenting on his new role, Graham said: "It’s an honour to take on the role of Managing Director at Ark Media Group. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had within the business, and I’m excited to lead our talented team as we continue to innovate and grow. This is an exciting time for Ark Media Group as we move to grow and deliver unrivalled content to our clients across a range of sectors.”

Ark Media Group has already embarked on its mission to expand geographically and across different sectors has already proven, starting 2025 with three new clients thanks to its focus on social media-led video content. 

The company is set to work with accountancy group Dains Accountants producing short-form, high quality video content for its social media channels, as well as with MG Timber, which is leveraging social media channels to boost sales of its outdoor furniture to both domestic and business customers. Ark Media Group is also working with Solihull Approach, which supports mental health and wellbeing in parents, children, schools, older adults and high stress workplaces through an evidence based model in training, online courses and resources.

Scott Billing, Head of Sales and Marketing at Ark Media Group, said: “Businesses are increasingly recognising the impact of high quality video content as part of their social media marketing, and this is exactly what we provide, bringing our expertise and experience in video production to the world of social media enabling them to access new customers, broaden their audiences and increase sales.

“Starting off 2025 with these three new clients, all in different sectors, shows how Ark Media Group is leading the way in this area, and we’re looking forward to adding more companies to our roster and helping them elevate their video content.”