♦️Celebrant Allison ThomasIndependent funeral Celebrant creating and officiating personalised services for families throughout Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire:◾Funerals◾Memorials◾Ash Scatterings

♦️Norfolk County CouncilCelebrant Registrar officiating ceremonies in beautiful locations throughout North Norfolk:◾Weddings◾Vow Renewals◾Namings

♦️ Communication by Allison ThomasA communications specialist delivering a range of PR and marketing services direct to clients and freelancing for regional agencies, including:◾Copywriting◾Verbal communications◾Strategic campaignsCampaigns I’ve worked on: Greene King • RAC • Bernard Matthews • European Regional Development Fund • East of England Development Agency • Structure-flex • Summer Sundae Festival • De Montfort Hall • University of Northampton • National… Show more ♦️ Communication by Allison ThomasA communications specialist delivering a range of PR and marketing services direct to clients and freelancing for regional agencies, including:◾Copywriting◾Verbal communications◾Strategic campaignsCampaigns I’ve worked on: Greene King • RAC • Bernard Matthews • European Regional Development Fund • East of England Development Agency • Structure-flex • Summer Sundae Festival • De Montfort Hall • University of Northampton • National Anti-Fraud Network • Accuride International • Schoeler Arca Packaging • Anglian Home Improvements • The Sea Cadets • WREN • Sue Lambert Trust • amongst othersAwards Won:CIPR PRide Awards • CIPR Excellence Awards (runner-up) • Media Innovator Awards • ARDA Show less

♦️Cambridge Marketing CollegeNov 2022-Apr 2023: Reviewer for the Apprenticeship Programme assessing progress on a quarterly basis in:▪️Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability▪️Content CreatorDec 1999-Mar 2021:Academic tutor delivering CAM, CIM and CIPR Diploma modules and revision sessions at Churchill College, Cambridge, in:▪️PR▪️Advertising▪️Integrated and Digital Media▪️Sales Promotions▪️Direct Marketing

♦️University of LincolnSessional lecturer delivering BA (Hons) and MA degree courses to students in:▪️PR▪️Journalism

♦️Oct 2001-Dec 2022 CATtalesHost and producer of award-nominated podcast chat show with influential musicians about backstage life and their musical journeys. Listener figures: 136k as at 1/3/23.Guests include: Genesis • Dire Straits • Motorhead • Status Quo • Black Sabbath • Deep Purple • Jethro Tull • Motte The Hoople • The Prodigy • New York Dolls • Sex Pistols • The Darkness • Stiff Little Fingers • Slade • Saxon • Asia • Whitesnake • UFO • Megadeath • ELP • Blockheads •… Show more ♦️Oct 2001-Dec 2022 CATtalesHost and producer of award-nominated podcast chat show with influential musicians about backstage life and their musical journeys. Listener figures: 136k as at 1/3/23.Guests include: Genesis • Dire Straits • Motorhead • Status Quo • Black Sabbath • Deep Purple • Jethro Tull • Motte The Hoople • The Prodigy • New York Dolls • Sex Pistols • The Darkness • Stiff Little Fingers • Slade • Saxon • Asia • Whitesnake • UFO • Megadeath • ELP • Blockheads • Specials • Yes • Thin Lizzy • and more!Award Nominations:People’s Choice Podcast Awards • British Podcast Awards • Quill Podcast Awards.♦️Mar 2014-Jul 2020 CAT Business ShowHost and producer of podcast chat show about marketing subjects and interviews with business influencers. Show less

Intermedia UK:♦️Oct-Dec: Thrive RadioNational radio show airing 7-10pm, every Sunday. Playing all the latest hits in rock, pop and dance.♦️July-Sept: Feel UKNational radio show airing 7-10pm, every Friday. The Feel Network broadcasts 19 live radio stations across the UK including national, regional, extra, 70s, 80s, 90s, Dance and Club Classics.♦️May-July: Galaxie RadioNational radio show airing 7-10pm, every Sunday. Playing the greatest hits of all time with… Show more Intermedia UK:♦️Oct-Dec: Thrive RadioNational radio show airing 7-10pm, every Sunday. Playing all the latest hits in rock, pop and dance.♦️July-Sept: Feel UKNational radio show airing 7-10pm, every Friday. The Feel Network broadcasts 19 live radio stations across the UK including national, regional, extra, 70s, 80s, 90s, Dance and Club Classics.♦️May-July: Galaxie RadioNational radio show airing 7-10pm, every Sunday. Playing the greatest hits of all time with popular songs from the 70’s right through until today’s chart music with news on the hour all week and travel news. Show less

♦️Nov 2014-Mar 2018: Siren Radio FMRegular guest presenter on Alex Lewczuk's Midweek Drivetime show on Siren FM chatting about topical issues. Occasional guest on the Breakfast Show.♦️Mar 2014-Feb 2017: Star Radio 107.9FMRegular contributor and guest presenter on the Cambridge Marketing Review show on Star Radio talking about Marketing and PR related issues.♦️Aug 2014: CMR NashvilleGuest shows with interviews from Cambridge Folk Festival on Europe’s #1 Country Music… Show more ♦️Nov 2014-Mar 2018: Siren Radio FMRegular guest presenter on Alex Lewczuk's Midweek Drivetime show on Siren FM chatting about topical issues. Occasional guest on the Breakfast Show.♦️Mar 2014-Feb 2017: Star Radio 107.9FMRegular contributor and guest presenter on the Cambridge Marketing Review show on Star Radio talking about Marketing and PR related issues.♦️Aug 2014: CMR NashvilleGuest shows with interviews from Cambridge Folk Festival on Europe’s #1 Country Music station. Show less

♦️Nov 2014-Mar 2018: Siren Radio FMSound & Nick’s Vision♦️Mar 2013-Mar 2018: Ashwood MusicA Night In♦️Mar 2013-Mar 2018: Endeavour Radio FMTracks of Nick’s Years

♦️Nov 2016-Mar 2018: Managing Editor & Presenter - Deep Red RadioThe deepest on-demand radio channel for the very best in music and celebrity interviews and chat.♦️Jan 2013-Nov 2016: Senior Editor & Content Producer - Deep Red MagazineA contemporary music magazine and radio channel, Deep Red was an online publication that brought expert contributions on the industry, events, and artists at the height of their fame.

♦️Nov 2009-Jun 2013: Fine City MagazineMonthly columnist and regular contributory music journalist.♦️Jun 2009 - Mar 2013: Norfolk On My Mind magazineMonthly columnist and regular contributory music journalist.♦️ Jul 2001-Aug 2015: Fatea MagazineAnnual contributor reviewing and interviewing at the legendary Cambridge Folk Festival. ♦️Jan 2000-Dec 2004: Get Rhythm MagazineRegular contributor to contemporary music magazine.

Development of business case and marketing strategy for Recruitment & Careers and Specialist Trades & Federations as well as responsibility for the flag-ship £500k Positive Image campaign.Effective implementation of through-the-line communications activities, including: advertising, DM, intranet & internet, promotional literature, sponsorship, research, event management and PR.

Brand Strategy Manager: Mar 2002 – Dec 2002Strategic development and re-positioning of the Powergen brand nationally. Creation and development of Sponsorship, CSR & communications strategies.Product Manager/Affinity Manager: Mar 1998 – Mar 2002Management of fixed line telecoms products to residential and SME businesses, development of new value added products to aid the acquisition and retention of residential customers.

♦️Alley StudiosCreative advertising and fashion photographic studio commissioned by London marketing and advertising agencies including:Saatchi and Saatchi • TBWA • Yellow Hammer • O&M • Young & Rubican • GGT • Carlson Direct • MSBK • Publicis. Accounts included:Liberal Democrats • Coca-Cola • British Telecom • British Airways • Walt Disney • Lloyds TSB Bank • Jaguar • Daihatsu • Ford Motor Group • Hyndai Cars • Kia Cars • Marlboro • Thomsons Holidays • Thomas Cook •… Show more ♦️Alley StudiosCreative advertising and fashion photographic studio commissioned by London marketing and advertising agencies including:Saatchi and Saatchi • TBWA • Yellow Hammer • O&M • Young & Rubican • GGT • Carlson Direct • MSBK • Publicis. Accounts included:Liberal Democrats • Coca-Cola • British Telecom • British Airways • Walt Disney • Lloyds TSB Bank • Jaguar • Daihatsu • Ford Motor Group • Hyndai Cars • Kia Cars • Marlboro • Thomsons Holidays • Thomas Cook • Sanatogen • Galpharm Pharmaceuticals • Shereton Hotels • Musicians Union • Aveco Trucks • KeylineAwards:Euro Best Advertising Awards (3rd) Show less

Responsibility for development of international marketing strategy for portfolio of 50 resort marketing products in 20 language versions for use across EMEA&I region.