A city PR agency has won its first client since undergoing a recent merger and rebrand.

TwentysixPR, formerly Smarts Illuminate until its merger with twentysix last month, has been appointed by accountancy firm Menzies.

Following a three-way competitive pitch, the Edgbaston-based team was awarded the retained account and has been tasked with providing communications support and raising awareness of the expertise with the business.

Matt Eagles, PR director at twentysix, said: "Menzies is a dynamic, forward-thinking, values-based firm with true expertise across the depth and breadth of their ranks.

"Their insight and perspective on key issues is hugely refreshing and we are looking forward to making as much relevant, thought led noise as possible with them."