It’s unlucky for some, but not for Manchester-based marketing agency, Madhouse Associates, which is celebrating its 13th birthday this week. The agency will be marking the milestone in style with a huge party held in its new offices, to be attended by clients, staff past and present, and key business men and women from in and around Greater Manchester.

The anniversary event will provide guests with the chance to have their fortune told by a tarot reader, be entertained by a professional magician and enjoy the music of local band, Out of Order.

Founded in 1998 by joint managing directors, Peter Craven and Phil Rogerson – who split their expertise across account handling and creative – Madhouse boasts an impressive portfolio of pan-European and UK clients from both the B2C and B2B sectors.

The move, which took place in September, saw the marketing agency – with an enviable client and staff retention rate – move from its previous home on Mount Street to the prime new location of 196 Deansgate.

Peter Craven, Client Services Managing Director, remarked of the move and the anniversary celebrations, “It’s been a fantastic 13 years for the business, and during a time of cut backs in the economy, we’re proud to be investing in our staff and our designed-for-purpose premises on the back of a number of significant client wins. Our move to Deansgate will allow us to work more effectively as a team to produce the high standard of client service that our brands deserve and expect.”

Phil Rogerson, Creative Managing Director, added, “We’ve had a successful twelve months with a number of new client wins and some new additions to our ever growing team. As such, this seemed the perfect time to celebrate all our past successes and toast those still to come.”