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We're quicker on our feet than larger agencies, because we don't have their bureaucracy - and that makes us easy to work with.
It also means we can offer a more personal service, and at a competitive rate because our overheads are relatively low.
As our client base has steadily grown and diversified, we’ve held true to our core values of integrity, creativity and commitment.
Our enthusiastic team of consultants all have solid backgrounds in PR, journalism or marketing, and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.
We are proud of our work across so many sectors, and believe this gives us a valuable wider perspective: we are able to apply lessons learnt from one sector to another, without becoming blinkered in our thinking.
When we’re not communicating on behalf of our clients, we like to do our bit for good causes, and regularly support the Knowle Fun Run and Family Holiday Association among others.
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Jeremy Kemp
Communications Director |
Jeremy is founder of Quicksilver PR with 15 years’ experience in PR, marketing communications, communications consultancy, and copywriting.
An English graduate (and a qualified English teacher and solicitor) he studied at Manchester and Cambridge universities.
Jeremy is responsible for new business development and leads our PR team. He continues to work closely with many of our clients, particularly on communications strategy, and copywriting.
Outside work he enjoys being a Dad, music, the great outdoors, and Cornwall. |
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Mark Symington
Account Director |
Mark joined Quicksilver PR with 20 years’ experience in PR and journalism working with some of the country’s biggest agencies.
A qualified journalist, he is results-driven with hands-on experience of shaping and implementing strategic media and marketing campaigns across a wide range of sectors.
Sharing responsibility for new business development, his specialisms include housing, property, construction, refrigeration, food and drink, social enterprise, packaging, transport, logistics and retail.
Outside work he is an active sportsman and enjoys SCUBA diving and skiing, as well as playing the banjo (though not at the same time). |
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Anna Watts
Account Director |
Anna is an English graduate and qualified journalist who, prior to embarking on her PR career was Senior News Reporter for the Birmingham Evening Mail.
She has an enviable track record in the retail, consumer, health, hospitality, food and drink, training and charity sectors.
Highly motivated, deadline-driven, and well-connected with journalist contacts across the country, Anna directs and manages a variety of accounts and shares responsibility for new business development.
Outside work she enjoys New York, dining out, city breaks, cinema and walking. |
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Simon Hale
Account Director |
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Simon has more than 20 years' experience as a senior PR consultant and journalist.
A graduate in Politics, known and respected by journalists, editors and broadcasters locally, regionally
and nationally, he is a results-driven strategic thinker.
His broad sector experience includes social housing, education, regeneration, property, automotive,
travel, building services, leisure, logistics and recruitment.
Simon's specialist training and expertise in print media has resulted in award-winning newsletters,
annual reviews and brochures. He has edited pioneering customer magazines for Volkswagen and LDV
and interviewed celebrities such as Julie Christie, Marco Pierre White and Lord Lawson.
His interests include theatre, ballet and cricket – and he is a long-suffering supporter of Birmingham
City Football Club. |
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Karl Wheeler
Head of Graphic Design |
Karl leads on the design and layout of newsletters, sales literature, display material, information leaflets and annual reports.
With an NVQ level 3 in graphic and web design, NVQ levels 2 & 3 in printing, and City and Guilds in printing, he brings 12 years experience of working in some of the top midlands’ design studios.
Equipped with the latest Apple Macs and design software, he is responsible for delivering all stages of the creative process from concept generation through to sign-off.
He has a strong grasp of all print production processes and helps ensure all items are delivered on time and to exemplary standards.
Outside work, Karl enjoys playing football for his local team, gym, golf and socialising. |
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Richard Croft
Web Design / New Media |
Richard leads on website development and management, and on the production of client e-zines and e-newsletters.
With several qualifications and more than 15 years' experience in digital communication, his technological expertise and keen design flair ensure clients' websites are always compelling and user-friendly.
Outside work, Richard enjoys driving, participating in fun activities such as karting, paint-balling and bungee jumping, as well as visiting the cinema and spending time with his family. |
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Sally Sutherland
Accountant and Administrator |
Sally is a qualified accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants with a number of years’ experience in public practice. She has been with the business part time since its launch in 2002.
Her financial acumen and attention to detail ensure the business runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Outside work she enjoys skiing, water-sports and foreign travel. |
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