Milestone celebration sees farm park set to break records

Growing family farm park marks 15 years in Staffordshire with increased Summer events set to boost visitor numbers to highest yet. National Forest Adventure Farm, based in Tatenhill, Burton on Trent, which now attracts over 175,000 visitors a year looking for family fun events in the Staffordshire countryside, will be marking their milestone year withContinue reading “Milestone celebration sees farm park set to break records”

How to ace your first media interview

If the thought of getting in front of a camera to talk about your business fills you with dread, you are not alone. Three quarters (75%) of people in the UK experience some form of public speaking anxiety, or glossophobia as it is known. From sweaty hands, to talking fast or clamming up in fear,Continue reading “How to ace your first media interview”

Creative Word PR pitches in to support new girls football team

Aspiring young footballers have been given a helping hand as Creative Word PR pitches in with training support. Hatton United Junior Football Club’s new Under 13s girls’ team has received additional kit and training equipment thanks to a £285 donation. Having just celebrated its 10th anniversary owner Cheryl provided new training tops and equipment toContinue reading “Creative Word PR pitches in to support new girls football team”

Top three triggers that see businesses turn to PR

In a recent survey PR was the fifth most popular marketing tool behind social media and email marketing. For many businesses, and rightly so, it is not the first activity they undertake. Knowing when to strike out in the media and how to get the most out of your activity is a careful balancing act.Continue reading “Top three triggers that see businesses turn to PR”

Can ‘ewe’ believe it?

Staffordshire farmers are seeing double as rare lambs are set to strike again during Spring event making a bumper quota of new arrivals for families this half term. The National Forest Adventure Farm, in Tatenhill, is shocked to discover that they will once again be blessed with quadruplets this half term during New Life onContinue reading “Can ‘ewe’ believe it?”

PR and SEO – 2026’s power couple

If PR tells a brand story to spark interest, then SEO is how you capture it. In an increasingly digital world PR and SEO are often being seen as the power couple of marketing helping to build trust and visibility to build brand reputation and get results. But how do they actually work and whatContinue reading “PR and SEO – 2026’s power couple”

Calling all crafters as town creates new makers’ market to boost creative industry

Crafty entrepreneurs are being given the chance to shine as a Staffordshire town opens an independent haberdashery and makers market full of locally, handmade gifts, confectionary and homeware. The Crafty Attic is being created at Helen’s Bake House and Tearoom, in Market Place, Burton. Focused on showcasing handmade and collectible goods, it will be aContinue reading “Calling all crafters as town creates new makers’ market to boost creative industry”

Freelance versus inhouse PR team: how to know what level of support you need?

Your company is taking off and you need extra support to bring your brand to the next level and maximise your growth, but where do you start?  If your team is ready to invest in public relations but you aren’t quite sure how to fill that gap, then let’s look at the options. Do youContinue reading “Freelance versus inhouse PR team: how to know what level of support you need?”

Why PR should be seen like networking but to a wider audience

When it comes to networking most business owners and employees will have been to some form of event during their career. Whether an industry expo, regular meeting or online group, networking helps to build connections with likeminded businesspeople creating opportunities for growth and collaboration. Statistics show that small businesses grow twice as fast with supportContinue reading “Why PR should be seen like networking but to a wider audience”

Creative Word PR celebrates its 10th birthday

This month marks 10 years since I started Creative Word PR. Since then, there have been many milestone moments, from meeting the Small Business Minister at the House of Lords and visits from HRH King Charles to having a lamb born right in front of me live on air and giant dinosaurs roaming the streetsContinue reading “Creative Word PR celebrates its 10th birthday”