Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted PR Partner in Northamptonshire
Ballyhoo PR was founded in 2016 to provide cost-effective public relations and copywriting services to small and medium-sized enterprises. Our team combines decades of experience in PR, journalism, and social media management to help businesses share their stories and raise their profiles. We offer tailored media relations, press release creation, award entry coordination, and strategic communications planning.Our virtual PR department model allows clients to access expert services without the overhead of an in-house team. With a focus on measurable results, we have secured shortlist or finalist status for approximately 90% of submitted award entries. We also deliver copywriting, social media management, and training workshops to support comprehensive brand visibility across traditional and digital platforms.
Services
Public Relations
Copywriting & Editing
Social Media Management
Training Workshops
Media Relations
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years experience in PR and journalism sectors
- Our award entry success rate delivers measurable business impact
- We provide cost-effective virtual PR department solutions
- Our team holds proven expertise in media relations and strategy
- We combine traditional PR with digital communications excellence
What people say
Great service and value for money
More rounded professional feel
Fantastic work during uncertain times
Excellent marketing strategy input
Highly recommendable service
Services
Public Relations
Our PR services include virtual PR department support, press release creation, media relations, and award entry coordination. We help businesses craft compelling narratives to enhance their media presence and industry recognition. Our strategic approach combines traditional PR techniques with modern communications to deliver measurable business impact for clients.
Copywriting & Editing
We provide professional writing, editing, and proofreading services across various formats including blogs, brochures, and website content. Our experienced team adapts tone and style to suit target audiences while maintaining brand consistency. From technical reports to marketing materials, we ensure all content communicates key messages effectively to engage readers.
Social Media Management
Our management services cover content planning, post scheduling, and performance analytics across major platforms. We create cohesive strategies that align with broader PR goals while maintaining consistent brand voice. Packages include monthly reporting to track engagement metrics and help clients understand their digital marketing ROI through measurable performance indicators.
Training Workshops
We deliver face-to-face and online training on PR strategy, social media management, and copywriting techniques. Our Ballyhoo PR Academy offers structured courses covering essential communications skills. Participants gain practical knowledge through workshops that combine theoretical learning with real-world application in both traditional and digital communications contexts.
Media Relations
We develop targeted media outreach strategies to secure press coverage and industry recognition. Our services include identifying relevant publications, crafting tailored pitches, and building journalist relationships. By aligning media opportunities with client objectives, we help businesses establish credibility and maintain consistent brand visibility across print, digital, and broadcast platforms.
People
Emma Speirs
Founder & Director
With 20 years' experience in PR and magazine editing, Emma established Ballyhoo PR in 2016 to support SMEs. She oversees strategic direction and client relationships while managing media campaigns and award submissions.
Linda
Senior Team Member
Linda contributes extensive PR experience to client campaigns, having worked in the industry for several years. She supports multiple clients with media relations and content creation while mentoring newer team members.
Daisie-Belle
PR Executive
Daisie-Belle joined Ballyhoo PR as a trainee and now handles key client responsibilities. Her role includes content creation, social media management, and supporting media campaigns while continuing professional development through internal training programs.
Questions
What PR services do you offer?
We provide virtual PR departments, press releases, media relations, award entries, and strategic communications planning tailored to SME needs.
Do you work with local businesses?
Based in Northamptonshire, we support clients locally, regionally, and nationally with PR and communications services adapted to their specific markets.
How experienced is your team?
Our team collectively holds decades of PR experience, with individual members having 10-20 years in journalism, media relations, and strategic communications.
What social media packages are available?
We offer monthly management starting at £100, including content planning, post scheduling, and performance reporting tailored to business objectives.
Do you provide training courses?
We deliver PR and social media workshops through our Ballyhoo PR Academy, with both in-person and online options for professional development.
Reviews (2)
Ruth Dyer
Feb 26, 2017
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Emma has provided a fantastic service in raising awareness of my recent accomplishments. If anyone is considering using PR, I would highly recommend getting in touch with Emma. She has been a pleasure to work with and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Ben Thomas
Jan 20, 2017
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Professional, efficient and understanding are the first 3 words that spring to mind when I describe Ballyhoo PR. I have no hesitation in recommending Ballyhoo PR, the content always reflects the brief and is engaging, which is the lifeline of our business.
