As well as running Magpie Wedding and writing for many UK publications, I run Indie PR. This is where I help creative, indie businesses to get their business noticed in both traditional ways such as through the press and TV and more modern ways such as social media, blogging and email marketing.
I have a very broad retail background before setting up my own business, with extensive experience in visual merchandising, retail design and marketing for fashion companies as well as blue chip companies. I have also styled photography, worked closely with brand and PR, trade planning as well as being a training manager.
What kind of businesses is Indie PR perfect for?
I love businesses that are a little different,I love helping small businesses. I love creativity, the wedding industry, vintage and craft businesses. So many are run by mothers, busy juggling parenthood with their business which I can advise with too.
There are three ways to work with me: CONSULT, CREATE and FLEXIBLE PR.
CONSULT
I can offer advice, mentoring and training for your business as part of Indie PR. This can be tailor made for you, can be in person or via Skype. Here is a guideline of prices:
- 121 session via Skype, 1 hour £120.
This is a one off session for you to get coaching, advice or feedback on strategies.
(Prices will vary if the hour is session is in person to cover travel time and expenses)
- Half day training or coaching: £250
This will be in person and cover any training that you need to get your business noticed. This could be how to get the press to notice you, how to pitch your story to a local newspaper or how to use social media to engage with journalists. It could also be training on how to use social media starting with the basics if needed. I will give honest advice to drive your business forward.
(Travel expenses may need to be covered)
- Full day session: £400
This is an in depth day focusing on reviewing current plans and strategies and establishing new ones. It could also be in depth training on social media, blogging and brand. This can be tailor made to your needs.
(Travel expenses may need to be covered)
CREATE
Let me create for you. I can:
- Develop a social media launch programme for your new brand.
- Create photo shoots for your business services or products and pitch them to the press (I have a 100% record of getting styled shoots into magazines and leading blogs)
- Develop a PR plan for your business and make it happen
All prices vary, please enquire for more details and to discuss your ideas.
FLEXIBLE PR
A more affordable and flexible PR solution designed to help small businesses, Flexible PR is a one off payment for PR. Recently through flexible PR I have got clients coverage in Hello Magazine, Stylist, Prima and Woman and Home.
How it works is this:
- I receive a journalist or blogger enquiry which could be suitable for you. I will then share your details with them, telling them how perfect you are.
- When they want to speak to you and are very interested, I will arrange an introduction. At this point a fee is charged.
- The rest is up to you….plus you get a new contact to speak to in the future.
BUSINESS ADVICE
Did you know that I offer creative businesses advice on any aspect that they need – sharing my 18 years senior retail experience as well as marketing, social media, branding and PR advice.
This consists of an intro half day session followed by monthly Skype calls to keep you on track and to offer ongoing support.
