AKA Public Relations

Who are we?

Meet the team! We're a people business and we place great store by our team. So why not check them out in a little more detail...

An English literature graduate (BA Hons, London), Jessica has been associated with the furnishings and interiors market for over 25 years, initially as a furniture trade journalist. Since founding the consultancy, Jessica has worked on a wide range of consumer and business to business accounts, planning and implementing PR campaigns, producing newsletter, brochures and web sites. She has also done extensive radio broadcasting, TV appearances and conference presentations on behalf of clients, as well as continuing with her freelance writing activity. She is a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers on the Grassington Festival of arts & Music organising committee.

Jan spent more than 20 years working as a journalist and press relations manager. The former women’s editor of leading provincial daily paper the Sheffield Star, Jan won both a Whitbread feature writers and Nancy Astor award for her columns. She later went on to set up the in-house press office for Boots the Chemist where her remit was to spearhead the company’s product PR with the consumer press. Jan joined forces with Jessica in 1995 and has been an instrumental part of the company’s growth. Jan is actively involved in fund raising for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Caroline has worked within the PR industry for over 20 years, in both large and small consultancies in London and more recently, Yorkshire. She has in-depth experience in a number of areas including home interiors, fmcg, retail, medical and fashion.

Lisa graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with a degree in PR in 2001 and joined AKA in 2002, since when she has progressed rapidly, thanks to her enthusiasm, hardwork, efficiency and flair.

Paul joined us in July 2006 after completing a Public Relations degree at Leeds Metropolitan University. During his course Paul spent a year working in industry for Business in the Community where his natural writing ability quickly came to the fore. Originally from Scotland, Paul has proved a conscientious and able member of the team at AKA where he is already working on a wide range of accounts.

Joanne came to us as an office junior more than six years ago but has since become an essential part of the team. She combines her current role as administration manager – which covers a multitude of tasks - with some crucial PR support such as organising competitions or regular ring rounds and visits to magazines to uncover forthcoming editorial opportunities.

Katie joined AKA PR in April 2005 after doing a degree in Business Studies at Teesside University. Before joining AKA Katie spent a year working in advertising. Since joining AKA, Katie has expanded her role to strengthen the consultancy’s wider marketing activities and is particularly involved in print and design, advertising and research.

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