THE management team of Harrogate-based Cicada Communications has taken over the business from founder Di Burton.

The business is now owned and operated by Richard Abbott, Jane Chamberlain, Clare Walker and Vicky Carswell following the exit of Ms Burton, who has launched an internal communications, strategic advice and training consultancy firm, Di Burton Ltd.

Ms Burton will continue to work alongside the Cicada team on a consultancy basis, however she is no longer a director of Cicada Communications.

Following the takeover, the team says it’s very much “business as usual” for Cicada, with no major changes to how the company operates.

Cicada has been in business for 28 years and specialises in PR, event management, marketing and social media. Clients include Langleys Solicitors, Finance Yorkshire, OneFamily (formerly Engage Mutual), Carter Jonas and Costcutter.