Public relations, online PR, marketing communications and event management

Learn flower design skills - 05/07/10

July 5th, 2010

libby-ferris-shopEver wanted to know how to arrange a beautiful flower display or keep your flowers alive for longer?

 
Libby Ferris Flowers is holding a free open day on Saturday 10th July to demystify flower arranging with a street-party style event - complete with bunting, cupcakes and Pimms.

 

The event kicks off with a children’s flower arranging session at 1.00pm, followed by face painting, seasonal demonstrations and discounted flowers throughout the afternoon.

 

The open day is being held at Libby Ferris Flowers, 81 Grove Road - five minutes from Norwich city centre.

 

Florist Libby Ferris is passionate about using natural, garden-inspired designs to make stunning displays, adding; “A lot of people don’t know how to arrange flowers or they lack confidence in knowing what to buy, so I’m hoping people will come along, have some fun and learn something new.

 

Not only do flowers look good - research shows they boost productivity and creativity.   In America, flowers are huge with everyone taking them to dinner parties as a gift and I’d like to see Norwich follow this trend.”

 

Libby’s open day includes;

  • 1-2 pm - children’s flower-arranging session
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm - children’s face painting
  • 2-4 pm - barbeque and seasonal flower demonstrations
  • 4-5 pm - reduced flower offers
  • 5-6 pm - raffle of flower designs.

To find out more, please visit www.libbyferrisflowers.co.uk

Norfolk PR agency is one! - 22/06/10

June 22nd, 2010

CupcakeReflection PR celebrated its 1st anniversary today by delivering cupcakes and cookies to clients to say thank-you for supporting the Norfolk PR agency in its first year.

 

It’s often said the first year in business is the hardest.  And setting up a PR agency during a recession was certainly a challenge!  But I’ve worked with some great clients in Norwich, Birmingham and London, was a finalist for the CIPR’s Outstanding Young Communicator of The Year award and even moved house!

 

So what does the next year have in store?  I’ll continue to work from home so I can still deliver cost-effective PR consultancy in Norfolk and beyond.  And I aim to grow the business from strength to strength by working with clients from different sectors.

 

It has been one of the most challenging but rewarding years of my career - thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way!

 

If you’re interested in seeing my recent work, check out the case studies page.  And if you would like an ambitious Norfolk PR agency to work with you, please call us on 01603 465089.

Raising awareness of affordable finance - 04/06/10

June 4th, 2010

credo-asset-finance-logo-fpReflection PR has been appointed by Credo Asset Finance to raise awareness of how SME’s and individuals in East Anglia can borrow money more affordably.

 

Credo Asset Finance secures the best financial deals for businesses looking to purchase assets such as vans, IT and office equipment.  The company, with offices in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, saves businesses time as well as money as paperwork is handled on behalf of customers.

 

But it’s not only businesses that benefit.  Individuals can also save money on their car finance by contacting Credo Asset Finance rather than going direct with the car dealership.

 

With everyone tightening their belts, Reflection PR, Norfolk, is looking forward to getting Credo’s message across, so consumers and businesses save their hard earned money.

 

Watch this space for more news on the campaign and to see the launch of Credo Asset Finance’s new website.

Mission completed! - 04/05/10

May 4th, 2010
Thanks to these ladies for helping me round

Thanks to these ladies for helping me round

Thank-you to everyone who sponsored my Race For Life efforts at the weekend.  I jogged it in a respectable 37 minutes - not bad for a beginner who added a cold to the list of excuses for not finishing faster!

And for those who want photographic evidence, here’s the proof!

I’ve raised over £160 and donations are still coming in which is great news for Cancer Research UK.  For every £94, this covers the cost of one woman taking part in a clinical trial to test a new way of giving hormone therapy - helping to improve breast cancer treatment.

It was a great day and also a fantastic incentive to get a little fitter.  Roll on next year…  


If you would still like to
 donate, it’s not too late - simply visit www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/suzyhill2

PR Advice for Norwich businesses - 08/04/10

April 8th, 2010

reflection-pr-10046I was invited to speak to a group of businesses recently about how PR can help promote their companies.

Biz’Share is a local scheme where  business owners meet regularly to support one another and gain advice from Marketing, Finance, Personal Development and Sales experts.

During my session, we chatted about how Public Relations is a great way to raise a company’s profile as the media plays a powerful role in influencing people’s opinions.  And we discussed a simple, yet powerful method of communicating news - the humble press release.

It was a lively meeting and we discussed the dos and don’ts of writing a press release and liaising with the media. 

And we also demystified PR as most people thought they couldn’t afford to hire a PR consultant.  However there are many consultants and freelancers who are happy to work on bespoke, smaller projects.  Good news as it means business owners can concentrate on running their business.

If you’re considering using a PR agency, Business Link’s ‘Should I use a PR agency?’ article  provides tips on what to think about.   And if you’re a Norwich business owner looking to share experiences with other business owners and gain advice, take a look at Biz’Share.