Peter Barlow Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Proactively secure positive media coverage across print, broadcast, and digital media for the City of London Corporation's Major Programmes, collaborating closely with elected Members and the Major Programmes Office.Establish and maintain excellent relationships with media contacts, understanding their needs to achieve positive coverage for the organisation.Utilise social media platforms effectively to maximise the impact of media opportunities.Publicise key activities and decisions of relevant committees and departments through strategic media channels.Act as a liaison between City of London Corporation elected Members, Officers, and the Communications Team, fostering strong working relationships.Build and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders involved in the City Corporation's major programmes.Contribute to the overall communications work by gaining a good understanding of the organisation's objectives and initiatives.Research, write, and distribute statements, press releases, articles, and other tools to secure media coverage.Monitor and evaluate outcomes of media activities to prioritise and optimise coverage efficiently.Provide strategic media and communications advice to senior Members and Officers, including the Policy Chairman.Assist in planning and managing high-profile media events such as the Lord Mayor's Show, State Banquets, and visits from foreign dignitaries.Respond to media inquiries in a timely manner and act as a spokesperson when necessary.Manage the work of external agencies and freelancers as required.

London Area, United Kingdom

Newly appointed Member of the LGcomms Executive Committee

London, England, United Kingdom

Led communications, media, and marketing for the Leader of the Council's priorities and borough-wide campaigns. This included developing and implementing communication strategies, managing media relations, and creating and distributing content.Provided strategic media guidance to senior officers and council members. This included advising on how to communicate effectively with the media and manage media crises.Managed media inquiries and created accurate media materials. This included responding to media requests, drafting press releases and other media materials, and conducting media interviews.Represented the council externally and raised the profile of the communications team. This included attending events, giving presentations, and writing articles.Researched, wrote, and edited copy for a range of materials. This included press releases, speeches, leaflets, website content, and social media posts.Managed projects and budgets. This included planning, executing, and monitoring communications and marketing projects, as well as managing the budget.

London

Led the communications, media, and marketing efforts for the Deputy Leader of the Council's Community Leadership and Engagement portfolio.Performed all the duties listed in the Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer role. But this role did not include consistent 24-hour on call press duty cover.

Barking & Dagenham

• Stepped up to the Marketing Manager role for my final 6 months in post.• Promoted school services within the council's Traded Services department.• Wrote press releases and ran PR campaigns across local, national, and trade publications.• Conducted research and analysed data to improve the department's competitive position.• Managed internal communications, including newsletters and marketing emails.• Oversaw social media channels and planned content in line with the department's communications strategy.• Demonstrated strong knowledge of council policies and procedures related to the media and press.• Collaborated with councillors and MPs on projects and initiatives.

London

• Managed and developed a diverse roster of music artists, guiding their growth as performers and building their brand through targeted marketing campaigns and social media presence.• Cultivated strong relationships with industry partners, including booking shows, small tours, and festival slots in alignment with release schedules.• Oversaw the day-to-day management of artist schedules, including organising diary appointments and creating 6–12-month action plans.• Led a small sync division, placing music in TV, film, and video game projects.• Conducted creative A&R efforts, supporting the vision and goals of my acts.• Delivered effective PR campaigns for single and album releases, as well as tours.• Scouted for new talent and booked producers, engineers, and studio facilities for recording sessions.• Promoted music events at various venues in London.

London, United Kingdom

• Responsible for all aspects of content creation and management for a leading online platform for discovering and promoting emerging musicians.• Oversaw a team of writers and secured exclusive content from artists, publicists, and industry partners.• Successfully promoted the blog to a wider audience and gained a reputation for discovering and championing innovative talent in the music industry.• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team effectively.• Built and maintained relationships with artists, publicists, and industry partners.• Demonstrated a deep understanding of the music industry and current trends.

London, United Kingdom

• Successfully achieved YoY growth in the department, resulting in net sales of £6m in the final year.• Made informed and effective merchandising decisions based on my extensive commercial knowledge in the entertainment industry.• Effectively performance managed a team of 20+ associates, while also participating in hands-on colleague development.• Oversaw the interviewing and recruitment process for seasonal employees for 3 years.• Assisted in the management of HR enquiries and trained and developed new employees to meet the high standards of customer service at Harrods.• Maintained high team morale and effectively resolved customer concerns and complaints.• Maintained strong communication with both store and head office management.

London, United Kingdom

• Sustained HMV's high commercial value by staying up to date on trends in the music, film, games, and tech markets.• Responsible for maintaining stock levels within budget and ensuring excellent on-shelf availability.• Bought titles in advance of their release date based on consumer demand.• Demonstrated strong commercial awareness and the ability to make informed purchasing decisions.• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage stock levels effectively.• Ability to anticipate and respond to consumer demand.