PR and Communications Consultant
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I’m Linda, a PR and communications consultant with a background in national newspaper journalism.
I work with PR agencies, in-house teams, national charities, businesses and organisations when they need extra comms support.
I’m particularly skilled at identifying story angles within your business or brand and turning them into strong campaigns.
Sectors include health, HR, hospitality and professional services plus the creative industries.
With more than 25 years’ experience in media and comms, I started my career as a regional and national newspaper journalist, writing for The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and Metro, among others. I then joined an internal comms agency as a senior writer and editor, creating and delivering award-winning campaigns and content.
I’m confident working with partners and stakeholders at all levels. I also enjoy turning complex or sensitive information into clear, engaging content - and bringing a journalist’s perspective to the process.
I’m skilled at:
• Media relations, including building and maintaining relationships with journalists, and helping to secure positive coverage
• Developing and delivering communications activity to support priorities, programmes and campaigns
• Sensitive case study development
• Thought leadership articles
• Writing and issuing press releases
• Interviewing and writing case studies
• Delivering impactful PR campaigns
• Supporting individual projects
• Reputation building and management
• Stakeholder management
• Content and copywriting
• Internal communications, including print and digital publications
• Editorial planning
• Proofreading
“Working with Linda is a dream. I know I can ask her to jump on a call with a client, and after a 20-minute friendly chat, we'll have a gold nugget of an idea that she can go away and turn into sparkling prose.
All my clients love her, and they're in awe of the brilliant work that she produces. I would heartily recommend Linda to anyone who's looking for great writing from someone who always meets agreed deadlines.”
- David Bullock | Director of Blue Chip Content
“Linda is just one of those writers that both instils confidence and delivers.”
- Damon Bowles | Head of strategic internal comms and content, Definition Group
Clients featured in:
• National newspapers and magazines, including The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, Hello!, Happiful, Saga, House Beautiful and The Sun, among others.
• A wide range of regional publications, including The Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Life, Yorkshire Living, The Business Desk, The York Press, York Mix, The Yorkshire Evening Post and Business Insider magazine.
• Industry titles - HR Director, People Management, HR Zone and HR Magazine.
Clients have been interviewed by BBC radio. Others write regular columns for titles like The Yorkshire Times.
“We know the PR has had an impact and has driven customer interest. We’ve also seen a spike in new customers following all the media attention.
Linda secured us a range of fantastic PR opportunities, including interviews with BBC Radio and national coverage in The Sun. We couldn’t have done this without her expert advice and in-depth knowledge of how the press works.”
- Lois Kirtlan | Owner of Hetty & Betty restaurant
Agencies, charities and in-house teams
Need an experienced freelance communications and PR professional to help your team during busy periods or on an ongoing basis? More information here
Businesses and brands
Strategic PR to help your business stay visible, support your goals, raise your profile and attract new clients, talent or investors. Monthly retainer - includes press releases, reactive PR, getting you in front of the right journalists, podcasts, speaking opportunities and ghostwriting thought leadership articles. I’m particularly skilled at securing Yorkshire media coverage or building case studies. More information here
Founders
My PR Power Hour is 60 minutes of honest, creative and practical ideas to help get the right message out to launch your business or grow your brand. With a proven track record of getting founders in the press!
Freelance services
Events and media training
• Monthly PR Coffee Mornings in York
• Meet The Media - connecting businesses with top regional journalists and editors
• Mini online course - Unlock Your PR Story
Presenting Meet The Media, York, with top regional editors and journalists from Yorkshire Life magazine, The Yorkshire Times, BBC Radio York and The York Press.
Extra resources
I write thought leadership articles like this one for business leaders in The Yorkshire Post
My blog: How to use case studies to get visible in the media
PR for Small Businesses webinar - fully-funded by the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub
“Linda took the time to truly understand who we were and the project.
Her skills and expertise really helped our new employee support programme. It helped reach businesses and individuals who would benefit. I would highly recommend Linda for a PR campaign!”
- Lizzie Huxford | Co-founder of OT4me
“Linda has a great energy, and a calm and reassuring manner that sets you at ease and inspires you.
I simply can't recommend her enough.”
- Sarah Burns | Architect, and founder of Atelier B
Let’s chat
Need PR or comms support for your business, agency or organisation? Please get in touch.
Email: linda@lindaharrison.co.uk
Send me a message on LinkedIn or Instagram
Head over to my Contact page
