R&CO COMMUNICATIONS - Key Persons
Bernie was a regional newspaper journalist for five-and-a-half years before moving into PR. She worked agency-side, specialising first in education and then in property PR, for six years before moving in house to run PR and social media for a national legal services brand. After three years in house, she moved back agency-side and joined our team.
Ian spent a decade working for multiple regional newspapers across the Midlands before moving into digital communications at a large local authority, managing its website and social media channels.
He was worked for R&Co since 2017, running press and social media campaigns for clients in sectors including healthcare, logistics and motorsport.
Ian worked in newsrooms across the Midlands and in local government communications before joining our team.
Joe's career in social media spans over five years and includes agency-side roles and internal roles, working with a range of B2C and B2B brands, including a wide variety of budget sizes. He's worked with various brands and businesses, including theatres, female-care, pet brands, automotive and clothing. Joe also has experience in email marketing and SEO.
Job Titles:
- Social Media Account Director
Komal has more than eight years of experience in social media marketing and over 10 years in video production. She has also worked on four Bollywood films as an assistant director and 53 TV commercials as a production assistant. Her expertise lies in providing strategic social media consultancy to both B2B and B2C clients and developing social media strategy for various brands.
Peter is an experienced managing director with a demonstrated history of working in the public relations and communications world across many industries. A highly-skilled communicator, a ‘people person', strong in crisis communications, digital, event management, media relations, corporate communication, getting the best out of his team and seeing the best in people.
Peter is an experienced managing director with a demonstrated history of working in public relations and communications across many industries.
Job Titles:
- Communications Consultant
Robert kicked off his stellar 40-year career at his hometown newspaper, the Nuneaton Evening Tribune, and progressed to become Chief Sports Correspondent at The Sun.
His 30 years on Fleet Street and high-profile role on the UK's biggest-selling newspaper saw him also become a regular face on national TV and regular voice on the UK airwaves.
His knowledge of the media, communication skills and eye for a story have proved invaluable to his transition into the world of PR in 2016.
His best-selling book ‘Jose Mourinho Up Close and Personal' is on sale worldwide in 12 different versions and nine different languages.
Robert kicked off his 40-year career at his hometown newspaper, the Nuneaton Evening Tribune, and progressed to become chief sports correspondent at The Sun.
Sam's career in PR spans almost a decade and includes various agency-side roles, working with a range of B2C and B2B brands, and forging strong relationships with clients over the years. He has also worked closely with journalists across the media spectrum and has a reputation for delivering media results for a wide range of PR campaigns.
Job Titles:
- Account Director
- SEO Specialist
Sarah has worked in PR for over 10 years, delivering campaigns for a wide range of clients. She has always worked agency-side and within a multi-channel team, so her approach always considers the impact and benefit of PR on other areas of marketing.
Having spent seven years at a digital marketing agency, Sarah is also an experienced SEO specialist with a proven track record for achieving great results for her clients.
Job Titles:
- Account Director
- Journalist
Tom joined R&Co in 2016, following a 15-year career in journalism working at some of the biggest-selling regional daily newspapers in the UK. Tom specialises in media relations and has helped lead the team to achieve outstanding results for our valued clients.
Tom is an experienced journalist who spent over a decade in newsrooms before moving over to the world of PR.