Testimonals
Business & Communications Training Feedback
Gill was fantastic, so informative and the examples that were given helped put everything in perspective. Gill was a wonderfully dynamic trainer.
The course helped me to think of better ways of doing things.
The course has given me a new perspective on how to communicate in an assertive way and how to say it gently.
I feel I’ve learnt some practical skills that I can take away and use which will hopefully improve my performance at work and interactions outside of work.
Gill gave a grounded approach to training which led to a great group environment for learning and sharing.
See Gill Dandy’s profile at the end of our team’s profiles.
Community Engagement on Development Proposals – Bishop’s Stortford North
Iain is undoubtedly one of the best in the business. His extensive experience coupled with his understanding of the planning system make him a key member of a project team. His initial research and ongoing monitoring are always extremely useful in identifying potential issues and opportunities and his communications abilities are excellent -whether it be writing press releases or exhibition boards or just having a quiet cup of tea with a concerned local resident. I would have no hesitation in recommending Iain – he is a pleasure to work with, an excellent ambassador and he always gives 100% commitment to a project.
Andrew Dutton, Strategic Land Director Bovis Homes
Community Engagement on Development Proposals – Welwyn Garden City
Althea is a pleasure to work with and a great leader. As a key member of a 120 person project team, she just gets what’s required and delivered a high impact media strategy which exceeded expectations. She sets a high bar for others!
Richard Mortimer, Former Development Manager, Tesco/Spenhill Regeneration
Community Engagement on Development Proposals – Welwyn Garden City
We appointed Althea and her team on behalf of our client after an extensive procurement process across peer group organisations of the highest calibre. They worked with us on a large project for around a year and continued to serve this high-profile retail client on other projects long after we had completed our scope of work. We were extremely pleased with the experience and innovation brought to the scheme and the excellent service provided.
Jeremy McNulty, then Associate Director, Jackson Coles Construction Consultants
Helping to Rebrand TwinScape for International Growth
Althea is one of the most professional and dedicated people I have worked with. She listened and took the time to really understand our needs. When we had to start again as we were going in the wrong direction, she carefully and patiently guided us without ever dictating things. Her advice and expertise were invaluable and she communicates it in a friendly, modest manner. The research and time she put into everything she did for us shone through in the finished copy. Her knowledge and vast amount of industry contacts were essential to our rebrand. A consummate professional, we would not hesitate to work with her again and thoroughly recommend her.
Ron Plompen, CEO, TwinScape Group
Lafarge Tarmac in Hertfordshire Open Day
I want to offer you my heartfelt personal and professional thanks for all the time and effort you put into making our Lafarge Tarmac in Hertfordshire events so successful. The circumstances were extremely challenging – but on all occasions, you rose to meet them. I would not have managed these events without your support.
Ruth Roll, Managing Director, RR Environmental Communications for Lafarge Tarmac
International Sales of Pool Equipment
It’s working – the new website started generating leads within days of going live, plus it’s creating conversation and compliments over the phone. We already have brand new accounts in Pakistan, America, Italy and Spain. Thank you for all your work on the site and coordinating everything.
Bob Kent, Managing Director, Mineral Supplies International
Brand Building for Sainsbury Management Fellows
We have used PR agencies for many years and in my experience it is typical to hire an agency that is keen in the first flush and works well for about two or three years. After that time, they just seem to run out of ideas and enthusiasm. Not true about Fortune! From the very start their ideas and enthusiasm surpassed all other contenders. Their momentum has not waned, and our director is a constant source of inspiration and new ideas.
Cathy Breeze, Director of Communications, Sainsbury Management Fellows Society
Profile Raising for Genuity
Gerard organised a number of successful analyst and media tours for Genuity’s senior board members from the US and worked effectively as part of a network of European and Scandinavian PR agencies.
Chris Unsworth, Former Marketing Manager, Genuity, part of the Verizon Group of companies
Creating Engineering New Horizons Book
The Engineering New Horizons book was such a good idea! I am getting so many messages from engineers who are looking for new challenges, enquiring about the scheme, one who has now applied for an SMF Scholarship. This was a great initiative and thanks to you the PR is really pushing this forward!
Cathy Breeze, Director of Communications, Sainsbury Management Fellows Society
Raising Awareness of Senior Living Accommodation
The PR team helped us to develop the novel and endearing AGEnda Generation Skills Swap campaign, which brought young and older people together to share their skills and talents during our annual Abbeyfield Week celebration. This creative idea embraced consumer research, celebrity endorsement, a YouTube film, dedicated blog site, media relations and tailored events. AGEnda was adopted by Abbeyfield homes throughout the UK, generating new connections in local communities and coverage in local, national and online media. A great campaign which we will run again.
Mark Gleeson, former Marketing Director, Abbeyfield
Keeping Music Alive at The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace
Fortune PR worked for Hampton Court Palace, The Chapel Royal Choral Foundation, masterminding the public relations campaign. Local, national and international press coverage has significantly strengthened the charity, raised its profile and helped to establish it in the minds of a broad audience. Althea is an expert in her field.
Jon Round, Chairman, The Choral Foundation, The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace
Getting Businesses Networking
Fortune PR created the only business networking club in Cambridge aimed at larger businesses, with sponsorship from helped Aston Scott Group, Money Wise Independent Financial Advisors, and Cambridge Newspapers. Fortune ran the show – founded the club, created the branding, developed and wrote the website, membership recruitment, and liaison, stage managed the events at prestigious universities in Cambridge, recruited and briefed speakers – and then promoted the events. Excellent job.
Andrew Scott, Chief Executive, Aston Scott Group PLC
Helping to Sell Pool Products Globally
I negotiated the PR budget against skeptics. Yes, I worried. You achieved… many, many thanks!
Bob Kent, Managing Director, Mineral Supplies International
Brand Building for Sapiens
Gerard secured meetings for Sapiens with key publications, including the Financial Times and Computer Weekly, and generated feature opportunities for Sapiens’ opinion pieces, case studies and quotes in key press. Their excellent contacts within the media, and knowledge of how to get the best out of them helped us raise our profile and communicate our key messages.
Donna Harding, Marketing Manager, Sapiens UK
Profile Raising for Extech
Gerard provided us with the marketing messaging and PR services we needed to help move our business to the next level.
Paul Estep, Joint Managing Director, Extech
Profile Raising for Learning Tree
Gerard’s knowledge of the media and close contacts with key journalists were of enormous benefit to Learning Tree, and to me while I was Marketing Manager. The PR strategy led to more editorial comments in leading publications than we had thought possible.
Gillian Brand, Former Marketing Manager, Learning Tree International
Creating Demand for Marriott Incentive Vouchers
Fortune’s MD, Althea, is extremely good at what she does; having a deep understanding of PR and marketing and is also very open to listening to her clients and getting to the bottom of what they expect and then tailoring what is best for them but in a way that makes them think it is all their own work! I really enjoyed working with Althea and would be delighted to do so again in the future.
Caroline Meechan, former Director of Sales and Marketing, Marriott International, Owner, Meechanomics Ltd