Business Details
31 Years
experience
Specialist PR for Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom Brands
Publicity Engineers has established itself as a premier public relations and marketing consultancy, specialising exclusively in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and home interiors sectors. Founded in 1995 by Rob Nicholls, a industry veteran with over 35 years' experience, we combine deep market knowledge with a proprietary database of specialist media contacts to deliver targeted brand exposure. Our integrated approach extends beyond traditional PR, offering in-house design, publishing, and event management services to create cohesive brand narratives. With accolades including the Best International PR & Marketing Agency of the Year UK and a team of award-winning professionals, we have cultivated long-standing partnerships with leading manufacturers, distributors, and design firms.Our methodology prioritises tailored strategies, evidenced by our 29-year track record of achieving measurable media impact for clients. The company's publishing division produces industry-specific content, including BiKBBI's The Installer magazine, while our design team ensures visual consistency across all client materials. Client testimonials from industry leaders such as Vogue UK Ltd and Gira UK Ltd affirm our ability to drive business growth through strategic communication, with one partner maintaining a decade-long collaboration. Our operational excellence is supported by structured working hours and a multidisciplinary team that includes journalists, brand strategists, and design experts.
Services
PR Strategy
Media Relations
Event Management
Design Services
Publishing Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 29 years of specialist KBB industry experience
- Our in-house design studio reduces outsourcing requirements
- We provide measurable PR value with exclusive media database access
- Our team includes award-winning journalists and brand strategists
- We guarantee continuous client partnership evidenced by decade-long collaborations
Associations and certifications
- Best International PR & Marketing Agency of the Year UK
- Best Interiors PR Agency of the Year 2026
- Best Public Relations & Communications Company 2026
What people say
Increased sales performance
Additional employees working internally
Reliable and attentive service
Efficient media drive management
Valued long-term partnership
Services
PR Strategy
Publicity Engineers develops customised PR strategies focused exclusively on the home interiors sector. Our approach combines industry-specific expertise with targeted media outreach. With 29 years' experience, we create campaigns that enhance brand visibility and market position. Our strategies consistently deliver measurable results for kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom industry clients.
Design Services
Our in-house design team provides comprehensive visual communication services for home interiors brands. From advertising layouts to digital publications, we ensure consistent brand representation. This service eliminates outsourcing needs while maintaining creative quality. Clients benefit from rapid turnaround and cost-effective design solutions.
Publishing Solutions
Casa Publishing delivers custom publishing services for home interiors industry clients. We produce digital magazines and promotional materials tailored to specific market segments. With five years' experience, our division creates content that engages target audiences while reducing distribution costs. Our portfolio includes BiKBBI's The Installer magazine.
Event Management
We specialise in managing branded events and show activations within the home interiors sector. Our services cover entire event lifecycle management from planning to execution. We create immersive brand experiences that enhance market presence. Our expertise includes product showcases and industry show participation strategies.
Media Relations
Publicity Engineers maintains a proprietary database of specialist media contacts within the KBB industry. Our team secures media coverage through strategic journalist engagement. With 70 years combined experience, we ensure media outreach aligns with client objectives. This service provides direct access to key industry publications and journalists.
People
Rob Nicholls
Founder & Chairman
Industry veteran with over 35 years' experience in KBB media. Former publisher of Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine. Established Publicity Engineers 25 years ago. Current editor of BiKBBI's The Installer magazine.
Emily McCullagh
Managing Director
Over 15 years' media industry experience with specialism in home interiors. Led award-winning campaigns for major KBB brands. Recognised as Strategic PR & Communications MD of the Year 2025. Holds Business Leadership Excellence Award.
Susan Dickerson
Writer
Former deputy editor of EKBB magazine. Ten years' specialist writing experience for interior design publications. Background in corporate communications at John Lewis & Partners. Advocate of storytelling in brand communication.
Alison Davidson
Brand Strategist
Former Homes Editor at Woman and Home. Interiors editor for House Beautiful. Regular contributor to Livingetc. Recognised expert in sustainable home improvement and eco-design practices.
Sophie Warren-Smith
Writer
Twenty years' experience in interior styling and journalism. Former in-house writer at BBC GoodHomes. Regular contributor to major UK interiors titles including Real Homes and House Beautiful. News editor at indie magazine 91.
Questions
What industries does Publicity Engineers specialise in?
We focus exclusively on kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and home interiors sectors with 29 years' specialist experience.
How does your in-house design service benefit clients?
Our design team eliminates outsourcing needs, ensuring brand consistency while reducing costs and delivery times.
What PR awards has the company received?
We've been recognised as Best International PR Agency UK and Best Interiors PR Agency of the Year 2026.
How do you measure PR effectiveness?
We track media coverage through our proprietary database and report on brand exposure metrics aligned to client objectives.
Can you handle international PR campaigns?
While UK-focused, our media database and expertise support international campaign execution for home interiors brands.
