CARSWELL Gould, a south coast marketing communications company, has appointed Gareth Miller, as account manager to strengthen its growing team.

In the short time since joining Gareth Miller, 27, has gained three new clients including Wiggle, Motiv8 and Computer-Quote to add to Southampton-based Carswell Gould's existing portfolio.

With his skills and experience, Gareth has been bought in to develop Carswell Gould's Marketing and Advertising arm and will work together with Head Creative Ed Gould. Gareth has an excellent understanding of media coming from a strong advertising industry background.

Gareth also has in-depth experience of e-marketing, direct marketing and recruitment advertising and has been brought in to expand CGA's knowledge in these areas.

Gareth will also work on existing client accounts including Mercedes, The Nuffield Theatre, New Milton Sand & Ballast, Southampton Institute, Southampton City College, New Forest Museum, Stikatak and Friends Provident.

Gill Gould, managing director, said: "I am delighted to welcome Gareth to the team and look forward to working with him. His marketing experience is already proving of huge benefit to our clients. Our new business wins are a great way to start 2005 and are testament to our growth strategy.

"I believe our success over the last eight years has come as a result of our commitment to the service and growth of our clients.

"Our young and highly creative team continues to produce high quality, targeted campaigns and we pride ourselves on our marketing expertise and our proven track record."