A Yorkshire actor and reality television personality is fronting a new tourism campaign with a series of films based in Hull.
Jack Marriner-Brown, who was on The Traitors earlier this year, is the face of Hull Trains’ new marketing drive.
Originally from Bridlington, the 25-year-old worked as a market trader and landscaper while filming the hit BBC show that saw him eliminated after being left suspended in a cage in a forest. As well as appearing in The Traitors, Jack has also pursued an acting career. He played the character Tim in a 2024 film, The Apocalypse Box, and was in a short called The Starving Swans.
Now he is fronting a multi-channel campaign showcasing attractions on offer in both Hull and London. Jack said: “As a proud Yorkshireman and regular traveller with Hull Trains, I was honoured to be asked to be part of this project.
“Both my beloved Hull and the iconic London are full of hidden gems and exciting places to visit, so it’s a joy to be able to show those off.” Hull Trains provides direct links to both cities, as well as destinations including Doncaster, Selby, Grantham and Beverley.
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With the tagline, ‘burst into summer’, the operator has teamed up with the creative agency CWA to make thirteen engaging videos which see Jack guide viewers through where they can visit this summer.
During the series, Jack tucks into the best food the city has to offer in the popular Humber Street area, as well as visiting iconic attractions such as local aquarium The Deep.
In London, Jack shines a spotlight on well-known attractions such as the London Eye and The Shard, as well as lesser-known spots including Borough Market – a historic location with a range of food from across the world.
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The new campaign follows the success of a short series that Hull Trains released earlier this year to mark English Tourism Week, which featured Jack feeding animals at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and even trying his hand at axe throwing in Doncaster.
Discussing the launch, Khalid Amin, Head of Digital and Marketing for Hull Trains, said: “We’re delighted to have Jack onboard with us for our new summer marketing campaign, designed to show our customers the brilliant range of things they can do in both Hull and London.
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“This new campaign is full of personality and some great ideas for days out with the family this summer.
“I’d like to thank Jack for his infectious energy which has truly brought this campaign to life. It marks a significant step forward in how we engage with people in the communities that we’re proud to serve.”
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