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Adrian Barrett
An interesting fact about you?
I broke my ankle on my first parachute jump. The only other casualty was my sister, who broke her elbow. An inability to undertake dangerous sports appears to run in the family.
Your best PR tip?
Tell the truth. Contrary to what Jack Nicholson says in ‘A Few Good Men’, they can handle the truth.
Who would play you in a film?
Bruce Willis (very similar hair).
Who is your hero?
It has to be Winston Churchill. A dreadful painter, but he did save the world.
Tracey Barrett
An interesting fact about you?
I appeared in a TV commercial for Trebor Mints in the early 1980s.
Your best PR tip?
It’s not all about the press – think about all your communication channels.
Who would play you in a film?
Julie Walters.
Who is your hero?
Harry Patch – lest we forget.
Ian Hawkings
An interesting fact about you?
I was once a ‘rollerskating extra’ in an episode of Grange Hill and skated backwards directly into a BBC TV camera.
Your best PR tip?
Think very carefully about who is going to want to read your release. Try to look at it from a journalist’s perspective with their readership in mind.
Who would play you in a film?
A Butch Cassidy era Paul Newman.
Who is your hero?
Jerry Seinfeld.
Kerry Ruffle
An interesting fact about you?
I once took part in an aerobics routine on stage with Mr Motivator.
Best PR tip?
Accuracy. It’s essential that your facts are correct, your message is clear, and that your delivery channels are appropriate for your client and your audience.
Who would play you in a film?
I’d love it to be someone elegant like Anne Hathaway, but it’s probably more realistic to say Renee Zellweger as Bridget Jones!
Who is your hero?
Ross Noble
Stephanie Mullins
An interesting fact about you?
I’ve travelled through a rainforest in Mexico – on zip wires 45 metres above the ground.
Best PR tip?
Remember what each individual journalist wants – pitches especially should be tailored to them.
Who would play you in a film?
Jennifer Lawrence (I wish)
Who is your hero?
Both of my grandmothers were my heroes.
Natalie Bishop
An interesting fact about you?
I had a very close encounter of the fishy kind when I was about seven years old. Upon calling my dad over to look at the ‘seagull’ I had found whilst in the sea in Australia, I was quickly removed from the water by the most frantic version of him I had ever seen. What I had actually discovered – and attempted to make fast friends with – was a very large stingray.
Your best PR tip?
If you’re not interested in what you’re writing, it might translate through your tone. Find an angle that provokes some kind of reaction in you and channel that when you write.
Who would play you in a film?
Natalie Portman
Who is your hero?
Dylan Moran
Chris Johnson
An interesting fact about you?
I organised a cricket tour of Australia for a party of 26 including families
Your best PR tip?
Tell us how you make a difference
Who would play you in a film?
Harrison Ford
Who is your hero?
My father
Belinda Harris
An interesting fact about you?
I’ve managed to trace my ancestors back to Amsterdam in the mid-eighteenth century.
Best PR tip?
Always try to be polite and respectful – even when the people you are dealing with aren’t doing the same!
Who would play you in a film?
Demi Moore (obvious isn’t it?).
Who is your hero?
Captain James Tiberius Kirk.
Stephanie King
An interesting fact about you?
I grew up on the road where Roger Moore had a house. Unfortunately I have never met him and, shocking as it may be, have never sat through a whole James Bond film!
Your best PR tip?
Understand what PR is all about before you invest your time and money.
Who would play you in a film?
Liv Tyler.
Who is your hero?
Raul Wallenberg.
Carly Smith
An interesting fact about you:
I have practiced yoga for over ten years and can hold the bridge position, sit in lotus and do a headstand.
Your best PR tip?
You can’t control other people’s actions – what’s important is how you control your reaction. That’s a great tip for life generally.
Who would play you in a film?
Kylie Minogue.
Who is your hero?
Columbo.
Vickie Collinge
An interesting fact about you?
I sailed through my motorbike CBT test only to fall off on my first venture out on my own and fracture my elbow – an amazing feat at only 2 miles an hour!
Best PR tip?
Be relevant to your audience. PR isn’t about a sales pitch, it’s using your expertise to build your reputation.
Who would play you in a film?
Kate Winslet.
Who is your hero?
Ludovico Einaudi.
Bruce Callander
An interesting fact about you?
I once threw a golf club at professional golfer, Ernie Els (by mistake) on Sky Sports. A combination of sweaty palms and camera shyness caused me to lose my grip when practicing and launch a pitching wedge straight at him from about 50 yards away. Thankfully he got out of the way in time. I’m still expecting it to pop up on You’ve Been Framed one day.
Your best PR tip?
Target your content, it’s pointless producing anything if the right audience isn’t going to see it.
Who would play you in a film?
I’d like to say Sean Connery but unfortunately it’s probably Jack Black.
Who is your hero?
Sean Connery – The coolest man in the history of cinema.
Jennifer Wright
An interesting fact about you?
I was in the news before I was even one year old – for having the “only tears on the day” at a sporting event.
Your best PR tip?
Know who your target audience is and what they are interested in.
Who would play you in a film?
Krysten Ritter
Who is your hero?
Olivia Pope
Judith Dow
An interesting fact about you?
I once spent the day with Michael Douglas (yes, THE Michael Douglas!)
Your best PR tip?
Try and speak to a journalist on the phone first to gauge whether your story is of interest.
Who would play you in a film?
Julianne Moore
Who is your hero?
My dad.
Dan Stobbs
Interesting fact
I am obsessed with 90’s dance music, which has proven to be extremely useful when taking part in quizzes.
Your best PR tip
No matter what communications channels you use, always make sure that your content is timely, relevant and adds value.
Who would play you in a film
Ryan Gosling (if only!)
Who is your hero
Steven Gerrard
Andy Jones
An interesting fact about you?
I once danced on Strictly Come Dancing. You can see the end result on You Tube.
Your best PR tip?
Two for the price of one here – start with the end in mind and remember that no plan ever survives contact with the enemy.
In other words, know what you want and devise a plan to achieve it but also be prepared to adapt it as circumstances change.
Who would play you in a film?
The late Sir Roger Moore when he was playing James Bond in the mid-1970’s. But without the flares.
Who is your hero?
Those who run towards danger when others are running away.
