New client win for Gough Bailey Wright

MARKETING agency Gough Bailey Wright, has added new client, Whitehead Designs, to its expanding list after a competitive pitch.

The high-end luxury upholstery company is a family-run business based in Long Eaton, Derbyshire.

The full-service agency had previously been drafted in to re-design the firm’s website and brochure but it was so pleased with the work carried out that it has now employed GBW to run an ongoing PR and social media campaign to raise its profile in the consumer market.

Rob Whitehead, managing director at Whitehead Designs, said: “We have built an excellent reputation within our own trade and work closely with interior designers who select our products for their clients. But we are now keen, with the help of the team at Gough Bailey Wright, to extend our reach into the consumer market.”

Sue Bailey, GBW managing director, said: “We are delighted to add Whitehead Designs to our client list. Their craftsmanship and passion for upholstery is second-to-none and our team is eager to promote their beautiful furniture and expertise to a wider audience.”

Liquid shortlisted for glory at PRCA Awards

COMMUNICATIONS consultancy Liquid has been shortlisted for ‘Small Consultancy of the Year’ in the UK Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) Awards 2013.

Liquid, which has offices in the Midlands, Jersey and Guernsey, is one of five contending for the award and is the only company whose head office is outside of London. The winners will be announced on November 12 at an awards night at the Hilton Park Lane.

Managing director, Jason MacKenzie said: “We’re delighted that our work continues to receive recognition on the national stage for its quality and effectiveness. It’s been a successful year for Liquid and we’re grateful to our clients and partners for their ongoing support and encouragement.”

Liquid is also shortlisted for five Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards, in the Wessex and Channel Islands and Midlands regions.

New promotion at Big Communications

BIG Communications has promoted Jasleen Riyait to senior community manager within its social media department.

Her promotion comes one year after joining Big Communications.  Her new role sees her taking a lead role on national and international campaigns for brands including Quorn, WKD and Boost, as well as spearheading new business.

Supporting her is Sophie Heffernan, who joins Big from Leicester based Hopwood PR.  Skilled in both traditional media relations and social media management, Heffernan is responsible for generating innovative ideas that create engaging content.

Dylan Bogg, CEO of Big Communications, said: “We have worked hard to develop our social media services over the past 12 months and Jasleen has been central to much of this.”