Working together

My approach and values

Areas of special interest to me are charities, healthcare, property and service sector organisations, but I relish the opportunity to work with any organisation with a good heart and a commitment to succeed.

Developing long-term relationships with organisations generates obvious benefits, most notably added value for clients. I believe I am best able to serve my clients, and deliver meaningful value-for-money results, through knowing and understanding their business. My nurturing approach enables me to immerse myself into the organisation’s culture, getting under its skin and understanding its key people, what makes it tick, what makes it special. This long-term strategic approach enables a close look at the brand, the corporate objectives and the identification of any communications holes. The challenge then is to work together to fill them.

Whatever your line of business, I can help you realise your full marketing potential by being clear about your objectives, making best use of the tools at our disposal, and through skilful use of the written word. No project too large or complex, no budget too small. I will be sure to make a meaningful difference.

When might you need me?

Long-term associations are when the magic really happens. Having said that, spotting opportunities and getting quickly up to speed is part of my skillset. So I am happy to take on one-off projects and short term contracts, and help with plugging gaps such as holidays and maternity cover. For those who want to become self-sufficient and manage their own PR and communications, I also offer training to clients’ teams, providing seamless back up at busy or challenging times.

My flexibility gives you freedom to choose what works for you:

My trusted team

Over the years I have built up a veritable squad of the best regional freelancers who join with me on collaborative projects from time to time. This bespoke service can be ramped up and scaled down, giving my clients access to an agile team of PR and marketing pros who share my love for communication.

If any third party expertise is needed, I also have a selection of tried and tested suppliers in fields such as photography, print, graphic design, film, digital marketing, direct mail, signage, branding, eLearning, website production and SEO. I am more than happy to manage these relationships on your behalf, delivering whole projects to you on time and within budget.

"An excellent communicator and team player with a “gets things done” approach, Nicki delivers high quality results time after time as well as being an absolute pleasure to work with."
Marc White, Founder, March Creative and White Comms Group
"As a small but fast-paced food business we can often struggle to think strategically. Nicki gives us so much advice and support, applying her experience, vision and uplifting outlook to help grow our business."
Iain Hemming, Founder and Former Owner, Thyme and Tides Deli
"Working with Nicki is like a breath of fresh air. She is talented, with a great mix of professionalism and charm. She is persuasive and manages people deftly. Above all she knows what she wants from a photography or video shoot, and she gets it. We've been working together for 20 years, and it's always a pleasure."
Peter Langdown Photographer

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