At CoCo we help your business communicate effectivelyMARKETING* Delving deeper into the story, an inspiring case study for newsletter, a detailed brochure for a product or a service or an entertaining blog for your website.PR* Your story might be worthy of a spot in a newspaper, acknowledged by peers with an industry award, or brought to life in a technical article.INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS * A joined-up communications strategy will ensure that the best brand ambassadors, your colleagues, are up-to-date with what’s going on in your business.COACHING* Communications is always a conversation. Building skill and confidence in communications through coaching and mentoring is the first step. Always ABOUT YOU. But it’s always about the people. Building trust takes time, but it’s always worth the effort. I build lasting relationships based on my honest and transparent approach to business and to life in general. The bit ABOUT ME.I’ve worked all over the world. From comedy in Melbourne, to film production in New York. HR services in London to financial services in Dundee. As a true Aberdeen girl, I’ve worked with some of the great oil and gas service providers, and have even been Angus the Bull at Pittodrie! I’m a true all-rounder. I get my buzz from other people and I only work with the best and for the best. My best doesn’t mean huge profits and prestige, it means adding real value in an enthusiastic and creative way. Get in touch and see for yourself! karen@commsbank.comAnd my ASSOCIATES.I have a reliable network of like-minded small business owners who mirror my honest and enthusiastic approach. They are experts in their field, and I work closely with them to align with my client’s strategy. I find the right mix, at the right time, for my clients.

I joined this dynamic leadership team in a senior management role primarily to develop a new brand identity and web presence, in addition to my work with CommsBank clients.I successfully delivered a new look and feel for the business reflected in its improved marketing collateral, project managed the development of its new website and introduced corporate values to the organisation. This was an enjoyable project with an awesome team, and was my first experienced of a highly regulated industry.

ThinkPR was founded in 2004 to offer a fresh, friendly, dedicated and professional approach to each and every client. We take pride in upholding this commitment and, as a result, ThinkPR has grown through recommendations from our clients, and supports a wide range of businesses with their short and long-term goals.We offer expert PR and marketing services to the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors from our base in Aberdeen, with international clients ranging from fast-growth start-ups to leading global businesses and respected industry bodies. Our services include media relations, digital and online support, internal communications, award entry writing, events support, stakeholder relations, design and emergency response. Through our ThinkCreative division, we are able to offer fully integrated marketing campaigns and design services including branding, marketing collateral, website development, presentations and advertising.As well as oil and gas and renewables, we also work with some of the largest professional services firms in Scotland and cover the property, recruitment, IT, consumer and third sectors – tailoring our approach to meet individual requirements.The ThinkPR teams uses its external and internal communication skills to help our clients dramatically raise their profile, enhance their reputation and achieve their business aims.

Involvement in developing a number of group-wide employee engagement initiatives, in particular, improving awareness of Petrofac's corporate values through an internal awards programme.

Coordinated extensive overseas itineraries for the Vice President of WG Engineering International.

Provided bespoke marketing advise and support to sellers of an online employment law product.

Seasonal fun whilst backpacking!

The "keystone" in a busy film and music representation company with over 90 award winning directors and editors.

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