PR

Four Nominations In The PRmoment Awards

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The agency has been shortlisted four times in this year’s PRmoment Awards.

Rule 5 is nominated in four categories including Boutique Agency of the Year, Social Media Campaign of the Year, Best Use of Content, and Health, Beauty, Retail and Fashion Campaign of the Year.

Shortlisted entries include campaigns for The 2016 Track Cycling World Championships (x2) and premium cycle wear brand, Fat Lad At The Back.

The PRmoment Awards recognise the very best communications and PR professionals across the UK and are judged by eminent industry representatives.  This year’s awards saw over 850 entries.

Results will be announced at an awards dinner at the Hilton Manchester on March 16.

Rule 5 Wins First Class Contract With Park Leisure

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Luxury holiday park company Park Leisure has appointed Rule 5 as its retained PR and communications partner.

A privately owned business, Park Leisure operates 10 holiday parks across the UK in stunning country and coastal locations including: Northumberland, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Herefordshire, North Wales and Cornwall.  Each provides five star, first class holiday homes to suit every personality and budget.

The brief sees the agency tasked with further raising the profile of Park Leisure in national and consumer media alongside a regional site-specific communications programme.  PR, events and social media are all functions of the role.

Speaking on the appointment, Head of Marketing at Park Leisure Warren Davey said: “Until recently the group has largely operated as a series of 10 parks.  Our focus now, as we prepare for the next phase of growth, is to develop the Park Leisure master brand and be recognised for being unique.

“The PR and content strategy presented by Rule 5 showed a clear understanding of the opportunity and the approach to achieving it.  They’re a valuable extension to the team.”

Rule 5 founding director Julie Wilson added: ”The Park Leisure offer is second to none – not just in terms of the quality of the holiday homes but the individual services and personal touches provided; it’s a luxury leisure lifestyle.

“With ‘staycations’ set to rise in popularity, there’s no better time to promote the benefits of UK holiday home ownership.   It’s a fantastic win for the agency and further cements what has been a great start to the new year.”

For further information visit www.parkleisure.co.uk

Rule 5 is the New Ingredient for Pesto Restaurants

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Independent Italian restaurant group Pesto Restaurants has appointed the agency to deliver its PR and marketing communications strategy.

The retained brief will see the team provide support for all eight restaurants, located in the North West and Midlands.  The agency will also be responsible for the marketing of all future developments including Pesto at Davenport Arms, the business’ latest £600,000 development due to launch in Marton, East Cheshire, next month.

Activity is already underway with the team working to further raise the profile of Pesto Restaurants, developing Group and regional specific programmes.  Social media, CRM, events and communications activity are key components of the brief.

Speaking on the appointment, co-owner of Pesto Restaurants Sara Edwards said: “This is the first time we have looked to employ an agency and it was important for us to find a partner that fully understood our business as well as the sector.

“Rule 5 has a very good reputation in the industry.  Their professionalism and knowledge of the sector was evident from the off and we’re confident they will contribute significantly to the future success of Pesto Restaurants.  We are excited to start the new year with a new opening and a new partnership.”

Rule 5 Founding Director Julie Wilson added:  “Pesto Restaurants is an incredibly interesting business.  The scope of work and openness of the founders to explore new strategic approaches as they look to the next phase of expansion makes this a particularly exciting brief; it’s great to be on board.”

For further information on Pesto Restaurants visit http://pestorestaurants.co.uk/find-a-restaurant/

Rule 5 Climbs To New Heights With Hangfast

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Rule 5 has won a retained brief with adventure engineering company Hangfast.

Based in Bingley, West Yorkshire, Hangfast is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of climbing walls, artificial caving systems and rope courses, providing end-to-end adventure leisure solutions from design through to production and installation.

The specialist business, founded by John Beers in 2001, works with a wide range of clients including Sport England, the armed forces, schools, outdoor education and leisure centres, and leisure and tourism attractions like Legoland and Alliance Leisure.

The appointment sees Rule 5 responsible for raising awareness of the business, working with Hangfast’s clients to deliver effective marketing communications strategies.  The agency will also work with Hangfast to promote its rigging and rope access business, which provides a comprehensive range of inspection, maintenance, lifting and materials handling solutions to the entertainment, construction, maintenance and climbing industries.

Speaking on the appointment, Hangfast founder and director John Beers said:  “Since the inception of Hangfast in 2001 we have been quietly building the business, delivering bespoke adventure leisure experiences for customers worldwide.  As we celebrate our 15th anniversary we’re looking ahead to the next phase of expansion, with a marketing and communications campaign that will further elevate the Hangfast brand.

“Rule 5’s strategy demonstrated knowledge not only of the media opportunity but of our business and the adventure leisure sector.   They’re a great fit with Hangfast and we’re really pleased to have the team on board.”

Rule 5 Founding Director, Julie Wilson, added:  “Hangfast is a fantastic win for the agency playing to our strengths in sport and leisure PR.  It’s an incredible business that’s brimming with potential stories; we’re delighted to have the opportunity to tell them.”

 

Agency Confirmed For Buy Art Fair

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Rule 5 has been appointed by Buy Art Fair to deliver the event’s 2016 communications strategy.

The leading art fair, the biggest outside of London, has welcomed over 60,000 people over the last eight years and amassed sales of over £3million.  This year the event will offer the richest and most compelling cultural experience yet, reflecting the changing dynamics between art buyers, artists and galleries.

The agency will seek to create conversation around the evolving art landscape and engage new and seasoned collectors with a focus on national and broadcast media.  A regional campaign will underpin all activity.

Speaking on the appointment, Buy Art Fair CEO, Thom Hetherington, said: “Since its inception in 2008 Buy Art Fair has grown exponentially, bringing quality and international names to the city.  As we embark on our ninth edition and strive to further position Manchester as an art city – not just somewhere where people can see art, but buy it – it’s important we have the right partners in place.  Rule 5 really understand our culture and ambitions.  This, combined with their creative and results driven approach, makes them the perfect choice for Buy Art Fair.”

Buy Art Fair returns this September 22-25 and will see over £1m worth of art from over 100 galleries and artists adorn the walls of Old Granada Studios.  For more information visit: www.buyartfair.co.uk