The figure represents a growth of 12.7% from the first half of 2017. The first quarter of 2018 was initially slower for Join the Dots as it completed a restructure following a management buyout last year. 2018 marks the company’s 20^th year of business.

Quentin Ashby, chief executive of Join the Dots (pictured), said: “Our first half of the year has been a period of encouraging growth in a tough economic climate.”

Mallory Salerno recently joined as business development director, based in the New York office, while Phil Jones has been appointed as non-executive director.

Ashby added: “These appointments cement our investment in growing the business’ reach and ensuring we can continue to produce innovative work for both new and existing clients.”