Zed PR
Paus joins Zed PR
Zed PR has recruited journalist Caroline Paus to its developing consumer PR team. She brings with her a wealth of experience in PR and broadcast journalism. Having worked most recently as a PR and marketing freelance, her previous roles have included both BBC Radio and Meridian television.
Paus will take on a key role in striving for the best possible results for Zed PR’s growing roster of consumer clients, which include the regional arm of Medics on the Move, Zed Homes and accounts being run on behalf of other PR consultancies.
Scoliosis SOS
Based in Suffolk, Scoliosis SOS (http://www.scoliosissos.com ) is Europe’s first English speaking clinic offering non-surgical treatment based on the internationally renowned Katharina Schroth method. Founded by Erika Maude, following her own treatment for scoliosis at the Quera Salva clinic, Barcelona, Erika has now brought this unique, non invasive treatment to the UK. Treatment has been proven to be effective in patients from eight years old through to over 80.
For further media information, please contact Zara Shirwan:
t: +44 (0)118 969 8966
News snippet: Black ties at the ready as Zed PR sponsors FT World Communications Conference
Zed PR is pleased to announce that it has sponsored a session at the 2006 Financial Times World Communications Conference. This year’s event, held on the 21st November at the Dorchester Hotel in London, will be looking at the technology and communications sector as it adapts to the new challenges of the convergence marketplace and an all IP environment. As well as the conference, the event features a black tie awards dinner to honour achievement in the industry.
“It’s a great opportunity for both Zed PR and our clients to directly engage with key issues facing the technology industry, as well as to meet our associates in the sector. As a PR company we’re aware that we need to constantly expand and update our understanding of the communications sector for the benefit of our business and our clients,” said Claire Thompson, Director of Zed PR.
As part of its sponsorship package, Euromarcom/Zed PR has a table at the glittering awards ceremony in the evening, and for guests represents an opportunity to meet socially and to network. More information on the conference can be found at: http://www.ftconferences.co.uk/communications/.
Guide for photographers: August 27, 2006
Where to find the riders:
Bath Guild Hall (from 6.30am) and Bristol Templemeads (from 6am)
Riders will have left before 8 am
Mile 19 - Box Hill around 9.30-10
Mile 29 - Derry Hill 9.30-10.30 (more…)
Rescue Roy! Charity pledge to stop volunteer from drowning
Roy Clark, Registration Officer for the city’s Action 100 cycle ride, is pleading with potential riders to submit their applications in for the 25th annual cycle event sooner rather than later. Every year Roy is inundated with last minute applications for the 100 mile fundraiser in aid of UK charity Action Medical Research. Drowning in paperwork, in the past Roy has had to process hundreds of applications in the days before the bike ride.
Action 100: Ride’s Inspiration Seeks to Inspire
When surgeon Paul Kinnear, now 56, suggested to his fundraising mother that she organise a cycle ride to raise money for Action Medical Research, he had no idea that the ride, now known as the Action 100 Bike Ride, would this year be celebrating its Silver Jubilee as one of the charity’s biggest fundraisers - or that, 25 years after his first ride, he would be taking to the road again for the charity and encouraging others to do the same.
PHOTO CALL:Chobham’s Action Men Pose for Action 100
Location: Chobham Rugby Club
(Fowlers Wells, Windsor Road, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8NA)
Date: Thursday 10th August 2006
Time: 19:00 – 19.30 (7pm)
Players from Chobham Rugby Club will be in out of force on Thursday evening for a photo call to support the 25th annual Action 100 Cycle Ride (Silver Jubilee). The 100 mile fundraiser in aid of UK charity Action Medical Research takes place on Sunday 27th August from Bristol and Bath to Chobham.
Charity Cycle Seeks Its Phil of Volunteers
Wiltshire residents Phil Jefferson and his wife, Joyce, are two of a kind. Exuberant volunteers for UK charity Action Medical Research, the couple are willingly giving up their August Bank Holiday to help out with the Silver Jubilee year of the charity’s annual Action 100 cycle ride. On Sunday 27th August, the pair will be donning their catering hats as they commandeer the Marlborough refreshment stop on the 100 mile cycle between Bath and Bristol and London.
Zed PR Goes the Extra Mile for Clients
Reading based public relations consultancy Zed PR is gearing up for a busy summer as it prepares for the Action 100 Bike Ride on Sunday 27 August 2006. The cycle ride celebrates its Silver Jubilee this summer. As well as the company handling PR in the Bristol and Bath area for the event, Claire Thompson, the company’s MD, will be cycling the 100 mile ride in aid of UK charity Action Medical Research while Zed PR colleague Nicola Rodie volunteers on the day.
Keynsham Anaesthetist Clocks 1600 Miles for Medical Charity
Vaughan Martin, 60, has no plans to retire. A consultant anaesthetist at Bath’s Royal United Hospital, Vaughan will this summer take to his bike for the sixteenth time for UK charity Action Medical Research. Vaughan is one of hundreds of cyclists who will cycle for the 25th Action 100 bike ride from Bristol and Bath to London on Sunday 27th August 2006.