News and views
From copywriting to PR campaign work, catch up on all the latest news from Andover-based public relations specialist,
Rhian French Communications.
March 2010
Giving away a few tricks of the trade
Free fact sheets covering the basics of media relations are now available for download from Rhian's website. The first in the series cover press release writing (with a handy checklist), features and letters to editors, photographs and filming and some simple dos and don't for building successful relationships with journalists.
A range of tips for successful copywriting will be available in the next few months.
December 2009
Another year of helping students to aim higher
Rhian is once again pleased to be providing professional input into the Aimhigher English project co-ordinated by The University of Winchester. The initiative aims to help raise attainment in GCSE English by offering Year 10
pupils from Hampshire Schools the opportunity to work with
communications professionals.
More information can be found at www.aimhigherhants.ac.uk
October 2009Top tips inspire at Basingstoke Business Event
Rhian teamed up with Briscoe PR to reveal the top 5 tips for a great news release at Business Link's Be Inspired event in Basingstoke. Rhian and Kevin, who are both ex-journalists, shared their insider knowledge of newsrooms at the well-attended and well-received workshop which aimed to show delegates how to think like a journalist and sell in stories they will want to cover. Visitors to the event could also pick up a free guide to media relations. Contact Rhian for your copy.
September 2009
Praise for PR professionals of the future
Rhian has again been asked to help the CIPR Wessex region find the best dissertation written by PR students from Bournemouth University. The award is a great way to spot future talent and keep up to date with academic research into PR and related fields.
August 2009
Rhian represents Wessex as a CIPR PRide Award judge
Rhian was pleased to represent the CIPR Wessex region as a judge at this year's regional PRide awards. Judging took place at the CIPR headquarters in London and was also a chance to meet other PR professionals from across the UK. Winners will be announced in the autumn.
Please email Rhian or call her on 01264 338 375 or 07892 698 350 for more information.
