EP15 - Hairdressing PR with Sharon Brigden and Sally Learmouth | Respectyou.me

This week, we’re discussing all things PR; what is PR, what can it do for your business; how does it work and how a PR expert might be able to help you. We also talk about how to make the most of your own business and some best practice tips, too. We’re joined by two of the hairdressing industries most experienced PRs to get down to the nitty-gritty…

On the panel…

Sharon Brigden – is managing director of SLBPR, a disruptive, culturally engaged, lifestyle communications agency, respected and renowned in the hair industry for their clever, creative work for clients of all sizes.

Sally Learmouth – A former journalist, Sally founded Gloss Communications in 2005. Based in London, Sally’s clients include: Jamie Stevens, Jack Howard, Karine Jackson, Gina Conway, Bloggs Salons, and Curlformers. Offering a full range of services from PR to social media, events, and business development, Gloss also works with lifestyle and wellbeing brands including Wanderlust UK.

Hot Topics

1m 18s – Elevator pitch for PR
2m 25s – PR is not one size fits all
5m 30s – How do you know when you need a PR?
7m 0s – Importance of chemistry (Extension of the team)
9m 15s – Can PR turn a business around?
12m 40s – Biggest PR successes
15m 03s – Different strategies for consumer and trade media
17m 20s – Maximising your budget and opportunities
18m 21s – The PR side of social media
22m 52s – Cost
25m 26s – There’s no such thing as bad PR?
26m 52s – Best practices
29m 24s – What do journalists look for in a PR

Mentions

Customer Service
Difference between advertising and editorial
Karine Jackson
Organic Colour
Jack Howard
Jamie Stevens
BaByliss Pro
London Fashion Week
Increase sales + footfall or bums on seats!

Hosts: Nicky Pope and Lilly Cox

Guests: Sharon Brigden and Sally Learmouth

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