Adrian Ward Email & Phone Number

EPIC Global Solutions is a globally leading independent gambling harm minimisation consultancy. Working across the highest risk sectors for gambling-related harm, EPIC has worked in 32 countries on ground-breaking harm minimisation programmes, sector leading gambling operator training, and class-leading advisory. EPIC draws on lived experience to help individuals and organisations across financial services, elite sport, the military, criminal justice, education, and the gambling industry to minimise the risks posed by gambling harm.Initially joined as Marketing Communications Manager before evolving to the position of Communications Manager in February 2023 and then PR and Communications Manager from May 2024.

Wigan, England, United Kingdom

Led the club's marketing provision through the challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic, having to adapt quickly to innovative income-generation and fan engagement activities during a period where the club's supporters couldn't engage with the club on a physical level.Helped to oversee the process of the club's most high-profile rebrand in history, successfully launching and communicating the story behind the new circular 'Warrior' based crest which now adorns all club kits, facilities, publications, etc.

Ewood Park, Blackburn

Responsible for coordinating the charity's marketing and media provision, including management of all printed publications, website and social media channels, plus support with copywriting and bid writing.

Salford City Stadium

Pitchside PA announcer for the Super League club's home first team fixtures, and hosting the stadium's hospitality lounges as required, interviewing players past and present, special guests, and corporate partners. Also undertook the PA announcing duties at the same stadium for the Scotland v USA Rugby League World Cup 2013 fixture, the Manchester United 'Class of 92' v Salford City sell-out friendly and the European Rugby 7s.

Ewood Park, Blackburn

Presenter for the Foster's Fanzone before home first team games; introducing guests, interviewing fans, and occasionally having to dance or have my face painted.

Aj Bell Stadium, Salford

Hosting the C&C Insurance Suite on Level 2 and the Shark Tank marquee outside the stadium, interviewing players pre and post match, presenting team news, and other continuity announcements as required.

Responsible for co-ordinating and developing the company via online marketing and PR

Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood

Volunteer at various home/away matchdays with the media department, mainly focusing on Twitter and other social media updates of first team fixtures.

Lancashire

Providing updates and commentary on sporting fixtures on a freelance basis when required by BBC Radio Lancashire.

Won the Best Club Marketing Campaign Award at the 2011 Northwest Football Awards. An experienced broadcaster who also acted as PA announcer at Deepdale for PNE first team fixtures and England U21/U19 matches.

Responsible for programme and website copy, dealing with press requests, composing press releases, general marketing assistance e.g. e-mail campaigns and back office data maintenance.

PR Officer for all company affairs and Editor for the network of websites under their control (both their own and for a number of clients).

Ba, Broadcast Journalism

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