Working under the name Blah PR, I am a freelance PR Consultant specialising in the Arts & Culture sectors. Recent clients have included British Journal of Photography, Association of Photographers, David Bailey/HENI Publishing, artist Hormazd Narielwalla, Liberatum Culture, Tom Blachford, and the World Photography Organisation.

Introducing the publishing programme to the media in the EMEA and APAC territories. Placing and selling feature stories into the media. Acting as Brand Manager to help promote the company as a whole. Conducting PR campaigns for artists such as Mario Testino, Paul Smith, Issey Miyake, Annie Leibovitz and many others. Maintaining existing and creating new relationships with the media. Organising launch events and book signings, and handling artists on trips. Developing a… Show more Introducing the publishing programme to the media in the EMEA and APAC territories. Placing and selling feature stories into the media. Acting as Brand Manager to help promote the company as a whole. Conducting PR campaigns for artists such as Mario Testino, Paul Smith, Issey Miyake, Annie Leibovitz and many others. Maintaining existing and creating new relationships with the media. Organising launch events and book signings, and handling artists on trips. Developing a PR strategy for a wide variety of different titles. Weekly reporting to Head Office and updating internal teams. Maximising sales opportunities through my knowledge of the markets. Representing the company at trade shows and in the International arts and culture community. Show less

• Looking after all aspects of PR & Marketing for the museum.• Brand Management and leading the company through a major re-brand including name, logo, brand, website, advertising, and changing the positioning of the museum from a little known tourist attraction to respected museum. • Planning and implementing an effective marketing strategy with minimal budget using cross promotions (e.g. BFI, Film London, 20th Century Fox) and Guerilla Marketing (e.g. TRON-OFF - a Frisbee Flashmob) to… Show more • Looking after all aspects of PR & Marketing for the museum.• Brand Management and leading the company through a major re-brand including name, logo, brand, website, advertising, and changing the positioning of the museum from a little known tourist attraction to respected museum. • Planning and implementing an effective marketing strategy with minimal budget using cross promotions (e.g. BFI, Film London, 20th Century Fox) and Guerilla Marketing (e.g. TRON-OFF - a Frisbee Flashmob) to counter the lack of budget .• Planning and implementing an effective PR campaign with minimal budget, focusing on ePR campaigns raising the Twitter followers from start up to over 1200, and the Facebook Fan page from start to over 1000.• Writing and programming all content for the company website. Unique users are now up on the website by 45% (May 2010 – Dec 2010).• Identifying opportunities for press coverage such as when the museums Alien Queen jaw was stolen.(http://www.sfx.co.uk/2010/05/06/alien-queen-jaw-stolen-from-museum/)• Create and manage press relationships.• Main organiser of Fanfest, a convention weekend attracting 1500 attendees, featuring 38 actors from the Bond franchise (www.fanfestival.co.uk). Show less

A free online music festival raising money for Cancer Research UK.• Dealing with Artists/PR Companies/Management agents to get bands to take part including Stereophonics, Beverly Knight, The Invisible, and The Go! Team.• Creating content for the festival including artist information, wrist bands, and food and drink options.• Promotion for the Festival across the internet and other social media including National Radio, The Guardian, artists own websites and listings… Show more A free online music festival raising money for Cancer Research UK.• Dealing with Artists/PR Companies/Management agents to get bands to take part including Stereophonics, Beverly Knight, The Invisible, and The Go! Team.• Creating content for the festival including artist information, wrist bands, and food and drink options.• Promotion for the Festival across the internet and other social media including National Radio, The Guardian, artists own websites and listings sites.www.invisiblefestival.org Show less

• Organising a range of events on the boats owned by the company specialising in PR and high profile events up to 600 people. Clients included Vanity Fair, Goldman Sachs, BBC, Comic Relief and Sony Pictures.• Effectively managing and operating events and ensuring the smooth running of the events. Responsible for managing a team of up to 50 people as well as third party suppliers.• Creating and managing B2B press relationships and creating both digital and offline press content.