FULL service marketing agency Fantastic Media posted its best-ever results for the first quarter of 2011 – and said the performance reflects growing optimism among the region’s businesses.

Birstall-based Fantastic Media posted the improved figures after celebrating its fifth birthday at the start of the year with a move into new, bespoke offices – and notching up six contract wins since the start of the year.

Managing director Andy Hobson (pictured) said the firm was continuing to grow at an “exceptional” pace and now looked to expand its client services team.

Fantastic has been retained to supply marketing services to commercial vehicle retailer Stormont, specialist recycler Sunersol, office fit out company Butler & Willow, IT support provider Adept 4, logistics company LinQ Alliance and prestige car company Overfinch UK.

Said Mr Hobson: “We’ve noticed a definite optimism since the beginning of the year, with businesses ready to actively promote themselves in the marketplace once again.”