PRESS ASSOCIATION

"...Another wee gem! You guys have THE best imaginations!"

SUNDAY POST

"Full marks for attention-grabbing creativity!"

ANDREA STEPHENS
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
WORLD VISION

"Just wanted to congratulate you all on your part in helping World Vision raise a whopping £3.5 million on gifts this Christmas, which is a big increase on last year"

ROGER GOODYEAR
BANFFSHIRE COASTAL TOURISM PARTNERSHIP

"The Banffshire Coast Tourism Initiative team recognised that effective PR was a vital weapon in its marketing plans. Tender invitations were put out to four local, high profile companies and the one received from Tricker PR was immediately recognised as being the most exciting and creative. Since their appointment, the Tricker team has proved to be highly professional, committed and, most importantly, effective. We have been delighted with the extensive coverage achieved and look forward to developing our working relationship with Tricker in the future and have no hesitation in recommending them in the strongest terms."

CHRIS OLIVER
MANAGING DIRECTOR
RED SPIDER

"Well done with today...s article. An excellent story pulled from nowhere."

JOHN COOPER
NORWELL CLINIC

"Thank you for launching Mind Golf so beautifully."

NEIL HARDIE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BLUE MANTA INTERNATIONAL

"I was so pleased with the article in today...s P & J and I feel you did a tremendous job covering our story. It was perfectly placed in the paper and really stood out which is ideal for me. I am very pleased with the way you handled the PR of our new name change and can...t thank you enough for your professionalism it is much appreciated. You were a great help at the photo shoot and I was glad of your assistance on the day. Thanks again."

GRAEME YOUNG
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
WORLD VISION

"World Vision, like all charities, works on a very tight budget. Our primary concern. If we waste money the people who really need it go without. There fore we place great emphasis on value for money.
When looking for a PR agency which can deliver results but so with a tight grip on the budget, we would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Beverley and her wonderful team."

"Tricker PR have gone out of their way to make the most of every pound on the budget - from designing and making their own PR materials to capitalising on the current news agenda."

IAN WHITELING
EVENTSREVIEW.COM

"The inclusion of Aberdeen in the list may well be a surprise, but its PR machine in second to none when it comes to telling the media what it has to offer. Business Tourism Manager of the Aberdeen Convention Bureau Jacky Selway has even contributed to a number of EVENTS:review articles."

STEWART MILLER
MANAGING DIRECTOR
SWAMP SOCCER UK LTD

“I have been working with a variety of public relations companies over the last twenty five years, both in the UK and in overseas markets such as America and Japan. In all these years I have to say that Tricker PR is one of the best public relations companies I have had the pleasure to work with. The company personnel are always enthusiastic and passionate about the business, they understand your requirements and always come up with creative and effective solutions, and most importantly they deliver results...”

JACKY SELWAY
BUSINESS TOURISM MANAGER
ABERDEEN CONVENTION BUREAU

"We engaged the services of Tricker PR with the main aim of increasing Aberdeen’s profile as a business tourism destination and the secondary goal of highlighting the Convention Bureau’s operations. Target press included local, national, trade and conference press. We have not been disappointed. Working with Tricker PR means that our key messages are consistently portrayed and regularly appear in our target publications."

“The team at Tricker PR finds newand interesting ways of conveying our key messages resulting in excellent levels of press coverage.”

MIKE BUSHELL
BBC BREAKFAST NEWS

“Dealing with Tricker PR was an absolute pleasure and … made sure a piece to preview the Swamp Soccer world cup, worked to perfection. Everything about the organisation of the trip was brilliant and provided everything needed to pull the report off. It was the best work trip I have been on, thanks to the way it went so smoothly.”

KAREN TOCHER
BUSINESS TOURISM MANAGER
DUNDEE & ANGUS CONVENTION BUREAU

“The work carried out by Tricker PR has been successful in increasing awareness of the...

... work of the Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau on both a local and international level, with our key messages regularly appearing in a wide range of our target publications. With a great balance of creative features and strong news releases, Tricker PR has ensured our profile is continuously maintained in the media. The additional work which Tricker PR undertakes, focusing on specific conferences in the area, has also proved extremely successful in promoting Dundee and the surrounding area as an outstanding location to our key market. A recent front page article in business section of The Sunday Herald is just one example of an endorsement of Tricker PR’s excellent efforts.”

GRAEME GORDON
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
IFB

&lsdquo;We began working with Tricker PR at a critical stage in IFB’s development when we needed clear and supportive guidance on how to best get what we wanted to say, heard. The team at Tricker PR understands our challenges and have not only exceeded our expectations with the coverage secured, but have also taken the lead in many instances to ensure that we make the most of the opportunities out there. Working with them is a real pleasure!”

MICHAEL J SALTER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
ABBOT GROUP

"Tricker PR have provided a high level of innovation and a sound approach to both internal communications and external PR with good penetration to local, national and technical press. Because of Abbot Group’s international activities this has included the development and management of the group company’s presence at a number of international exhibitions notably in Norway, Azerbaijan, Malaysia and Russia.

This is covering the Management Centres both in Aberdeen and in Germany. Recently they have been providing increasing input to Abbot Group News Releases which because of necessity, are finalised by a financial PR agency in London."

"Tricker have provided a high level of innovation and a sound approach to both internal communications and external PR with good penetration to local, national and technical press. Because of Abbot Group...s international activities this has included the development and management of the group company...s presence at a number of international exhibitions notably in Norway, Azerbaijan, Malaysia and Russia."

HUGH MCKERRELL
ISLE OF ARRAN COASTAL WAY

"The Herald item just set the tone for the weekend, It has, incidentally, resulted insome 1000% increased in orders for my guide and map from the website."

ANN BUTLER
DESTINATION DUNDEE

“Can I just take this opportunity of saying how much I have enjoyed working with you? I have no qualms about recommending you and your team to anyone. Thorough, patient and effective – what more could we ask for?”

DAVID DAIN
GENERAL MANAGER
HUNTER'S QUAY HOLIDAY VILLAGE

"The annual Swamp Soccer has an extremely positive impact on local tourism, putting Dunoon firmly on the map. It attracts a vast number of visitors to the area, with teams and supporters travelling from as far afield as Germany, Finland, and even Australia to take part. This is highly beneficial for tourism providers in the area and as a result our accommodation facilities at Hunter...s Quay Holiday Village are fully booked over the weekend of the event."

"The PR campaign undertaken for Swamp Soccer 2007 has been instrumental in attracting people to the event."

The television and press coverage generated has raised the profile of the event and the area making 2007...s tournament on course to be a great success."

STEWART MILLER
FOUNDING PROJECT MANAGER
WHISKY COAST

"The Whisky Coast is one of the most exciting tourism projects I have been involved in. Here we have 16 whisky distilleries and the best hotels, restaurants, golf courses and other places of interest coming together to promote the best of the West Coast of Scotland. Tricker PR has played a crucial part in this success story.

The company has come up with imaginative and successful ideas for promoting the initiative, such as the "Angel's Share" story. In the initial presentations they stood out from the rest of the crowd. Their enthusiasm was infectious. When you combine this with experience, creativity and media insight, you have a truly winning combination. In my opinion Tricker PR are the best pr agency in Scotland."

ALISON BAYLEY
SCOTTISH WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

“Very many newspaper reports, the vast majority positive, have appeared, as well as several radio interviews. In summer 2006 a debate on the use of the word 'Housewives' for an SWRI committee debate was triggered by initially by the Sunday Times, and then managed by Tricker PR. This was fortunate as we were inundated by requests for comment, input into radio debate and even a slot on breakfast television. SWRI is now being approached by radio and press for comments… it is gratifying that the organisation is being regarded more seriously and is helping us to attract new interest from potential members.”

ALISTAIR DOBSON
VISIT ARRAN

“We were all impressed by the originality of the ideas put forward by Tricker PR, and by the professional and innovative way in which these ideas were turned into reality. We were particularly impressed by the breadth of coverage achieved, and also by some of the in-depth articles which this prompted: our objectives were not only met, but our expectations were exceeded.

Throughout the launch period your Account Management has been excellent, with good communication between all parties. Your delivery of the photo shoot on the day was excellent...

... and in fact the photographers from The Sun and The Press Association both commented to me personally before leaving the island, that they were seldom treated so well when on location.”

RUSSEL MCLEOD
RAINBOX CITY TAXIS

“We have worked with Tricker PR for the past year and they have been extremely effective in raising the profile of Rainbow City Taxis across Aberdeen city. From advertising design and copy to media relations and news comment, they have been proactive in identifying opportunities for Rainbow City Taxis within the local media. It is a pleasure working with Tricker PR and I have no hesitation in recommending its services.”