Pictured above: Simon Kinnear
Leading Derby-based full service advertising agency McConnells
has strengthened its PR division with the appointment of
business-to-business specialist Simon Kinnear as PR Account
Manager.
Simon joins McConnells from another Midlands PR company, and
brings to the company more than nine years of agency PR experience.
Previous clients include many renowned international
businesses.
In his spare time, he also freelances as a film journalist and
is a regular guest at Derby QUAD, where he introduces
screenings.
In his new role, Simon will be responsible for the smooth
handling of client accounts from creating, managing and
implementing PR strategies to liaising with journalists and
producing media releases, features and case studies.
With a client base that incorporates innovators and market
leaders in materials handling and manufacturing, Simon will be
tasked with continuing their position as authoritative voices in
their respective industries.
Speaking about Simon's appointment, Robert Eley, chairman of
McConnells said:
"We are delighted to welcome Simon to the PR division here at
McConnells. The success of a PR campaign lies in the
experience of the person handling it, and we are confident that
Simon will bring enormous ability to the role.
"Simon tells us that he has worked on campaigns involving
everything from baked beans to tractors, giving him a versatility
that's backed up by his journalistic pedigree," added Robert.
Simon commented:
"McConnells has a formidable reputation throughout the industry
and I'm thrilled to become part of the team - its PR portfolio
offers some exciting challenges that I can't wait to meet."
McConnells Advertising and PR is part of The McConnells Group,
one of the UK's most successful full-service advertising and PR
agencies.
In addition to a comprehensive advertising and public relations
service, McConnells offers design and digital solutions, specialist
recruitment advertising and media buying.