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puravida
29th January 2006, 13:45
We're wanting to go ballistic with our PR over the next few months and despite havign a little bit of PR experience in house we have decided to eomply the services of a professional.
Thing is - I don;t really know how to a) find a suitable firm/person and b) figure out if they are any good or not!!
Any tips from those having been through the process??
Thanks,
Jonny
Rachael
29th January 2006, 13:50
You need to chose someone with experience and a creative mind and on that note...may I reccomend:
Andy@ www.10yetis.co.uk
Haven't seen you around for a while (know you from shell and a few other ones) Everything going well?
Pebble Communications
29th January 2006, 13:58
Hi
You should ask about their experience and how long they have been in PR. I've known people who have 'done a course' and then set up as PR consultants.
Look for membership of a professional organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Public Relations or the Public Relations Consultants Association.
Anyway, there is a lot more information on finding a PR agency here: http://www.cipr.co.uk/direct/looking.asp?v1=finding - it gives you an idea of what to look for and how to find someone to suit you.
Regards,
Fiona Bailey
www.pebblecommunications.co.uk
puravida
29th January 2006, 14:03
wow! thanks for the super quick replies!
YEah - things are going well thanks! Shop openeind last September and we have lots of exciting things planned this year.
How about you?
crus
29th January 2006, 14:07
Hi,
I have used Andy recently to promote LinkSponsor.co.uk and so far he seems to be getting the site in the right places. I have found him professional and approachable throughout our discussion on how to 'get LinkSponsor.co.uk out there'.
D
Rachael
29th January 2006, 14:11
wow! thanks for the super quick replies!
YEah - things are going well thanks! Shop openeind last September and we have lots of exciting things planned this year.
How about you?
Great thanks..and well done on the shop!!!! :D
puravida
29th January 2006, 19:44
here are a couple of photos :D
http://www.loose-fit.co.uk/images/adverts/IMG_0946.jpg
http://www.loose-fit.co.uk/images/adverts/IMG_0787.jpg
http://www.loose-fit.co.uk/images/adverts/IMG_0948.jpg
http://www.loose-fit.co.uk/images/adverts/IMG_0951.jpg
http://www.loose-fit.co.uk/images/adverts/IMG_0954.jpg
crus
29th January 2006, 20:13
Living the dream!
Gotta get back in the water, its been too long since I had some of the best waves in Europe on my doorstep!
D
Greg
30th January 2006, 10:10
Jonny,
The shop and website look great.
I've just seen a longboard I'd like (I'm an 'old' surfer), and will keep it in mind for summer.
All the best with your business.
Greg.
DuaneJackson
30th January 2006, 10:16
I wasted a small fortune by using the wrong PR firm last year. I strongly recommend you only use someone based on a personal recommendation.
I've just moved all my PR stuff over to Andy @ 10yetis. It's too early to comment on the results just yet (we've not even put out the first release), but he's had positive feedback from others and I like the way things are progrssing so far.
puravida
30th January 2006, 17:01
Jonny,
The shop and website look great.
I've just seen a longboard I'd like (I'm an 'old' surfer), and will keep it in mind for summer.
All the best with your business.
Greg.
we have a full range of demo boards Greg! Just drop by and we'll sort you out with one for the weekend!! :D
Thanks for the tips everyone. I think we are going to put together a bit of a wish list and then see what we come up with.
Andy - got your PM - thanks mate.