Nottingham’s bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2023 required the very best so we were delighted to have Cartwright Communications on board to support with the regional and local media. They integrated seamlessly with the project team and effectively supported in communicating the projects key messages to the people of Nottingham and the East Midlands.
Brendan Moffett, chief executive, Marketing NG
The media coverage was amazing and I want more of it for all our sites in the future and none of the PR companies we have used in the past has ever given me an evaluation report. I can’t wait to show it to the board.
Sue Crimes, managing director, Gusto
Their creative ideas and PR skill turned a potential PR crisis into a positive story that exceeded our targets and built a PR legacy for the centre.
Kath Scott, marketing communications coordinator, intu
Cartwright’s help is vital to us for MIPIM. They go above and beyond press releases, they help to forge relationships with private sector clients and journalists.
Lorraine Baggs, head of inward investment, Invest in Nottingham
Thank you for all your work on the guest list and event last night. It was a great evening and the crowd was fantastic. It was truly amazing, the best opening we have had and everyone really enjoyed themselves!
Jenny McPhee, head of brand , Alchemist
We’ve now got genuine interest from developers and investors who want to have a piece of the action in Gainsborough. Without Cartwright Communications we wouldn’t be where we are now. You’ve more than done your job and we’re still getting positive feedback from the event.
Di Krochmal, housing zone programme manager, West Lindsey District Council
I just wanted to thank you all for your efforts and hard work to make the night a successful event. We received lots of positive feedback from staff and guests alike saying that they had a fantastic evening.
Colin Wilkes, practice manager, Enoch Evans LLP
Cartwright has transformed our profile in the national trade press and in the regional media across the country. It has excellent contacts with key national titles and has helped us to form excellent ongoing relationships with national journalists. Cartwright’s work is of the very highest standards and I would recommend Cartwright Communications wholeheartedly.
Duncan Green, managing partner, Pick Everard
We work very closely with Cartwright on our communications strategy as a whole. As well as handling all of our media relations, they provide strategic advice, support our social media activities and develop video content. The team are fantastic to deal with, working very much as an extension of our team
Anna Smith, director of marketing, Nelsons
As a photographer I’ve worked with CartwrightComms on numerous occasions, over the last decade or so. You always know the staff will be friendly, energetic and extremely professional.
Dan Matthams, photographer
Liz and the team at Cartwright Communications have always been a great support. As well as providing an excellent service the team will go the extra mile particularly when it comes to helping me nurture the younger members of my team and their individual business development.
Hélène Maillet-Vioud, partner, Geldards
The Cartwright team are brilliant when it comes to reactive press and get straight on it, we’ve received pieces of national coverage as a result which have helped us gain new clients.
Faith Horne, marketing and business development assistant, Roythornes Solicitors
A pleasure to work with, Cartwright are experts in their field. Their strength of grocery trade press relationships is outstanding, achieving stellar pieces of coverage across multiple projects for Red Star and our brand portfolio. The team are exceptionally helpful and always on hand to offer advice, provide valuable insight and steer strategic vision. A true agency-gem and an asset to any brand team.
Leonie Bond, marketing manager, Red Star Brands
The relationships that the Cartwright team have with the regional press is fantastic and ensured that our message reached thousands of readers, and the content that they created for our social media channels was always engaging. Their robust reporting also helped us quantify the ROI from our PR activity.
Philip Everett, head of communications, The EBP
Thank you for all your good work on the Newark Wonderland campaign. The campaign was very well received by Councillors, businesses and members of the public. The partnership approach seemed to work particularly well. There are certainly some impressive statistics and public comments that prove the value of the campaign. I imagine it will be a contender for a PR award or two.
Richard Huthwaite, tourism marketing manager, Newark & Sherwood District Council
When we’ve needed crisis communications support, Cartwright has halted negative stories in their tracks as well as minimised any reputation damage if a negative story does hit the press. We really value their advice in a media crisis.
Kathryn Shaw, marketing and digital media officer, Derwent Living
I’ve been dealing with Cartwright Communications since 2014. The team are really hands on and understand their clients well – they’re always willing to help and are very approachable. The press releases they produce are also of a high standard and digitally-focused, which is ideal for the digital age.
Dan Robinson, former business editor, Nottingham Post
I’ve had the pleasure to work these guys on a campaign and found it to be a really enjoyable experience - Great communication both digitally and face to face. Look forward to working with you again! :)
@Cordelia_Hearts, Content Creator
I take no hesitation in recommending Cartwright Communications - Liz and the team are a pleasure to work with they are super proactive and responsive and their formal reporting to us is clear and regular... oh and working with the them is great fun too ! We have recommended them to other companies and if you are thinking of meeting a PR/Press Agency then go for it - I sense you won’t be disappointed
John Morgan, director, Leonard Design
We appointed Cartwright Communications because of their experienced team and wide range of services.
Matthew Carter, marketing and ecommerce manager, Barbon Insurance Group
Thank you and the rest of the team for such an awesome opening in West Bridgford, it has been the most successful so far!
Tony Griffiths, operations director, Gusto
Their integrated approach to campaigns has been fantastic from securing column inches and working with online influencers to creating engaging social media content. When it comes to trade PR, Cartwright keep an eye on the trends and opportunities helping us to raise our profile within the industry as a leader in our field and know exactly what journalists are looking for.
Jackie Baker, communications manager, Branston
Cartwright Communications managed the invitation process of the event, ensuring bloggers knew what time to arrive and that they were using the correct hashtag. On the night, they were also on hand to support the intu team when it got busy. Our intu Victoria Centre Christmas bloggers event was a complete hit. The atmosphere at the event was really lovely.
Claire Culley, digital marketing coordinator, intu Victoria Centre
Thank you very much for your professionalism and courtesy. Having the team at Cartwright as a point of contact has been really helpful in getting the information I need quickly to meet deadlines. You have been a pleasure to work with.
Jessica Gorst Williams, The Daily Telegraph
It has been great working with Cartwright Communications on the Get Busy Living Centre project. They got what it's all about from our very first meeting! They are very professional, effective and fun to work with!
Tommy Cawston, chief executive officer , The Matt Hampson Foundation
Thanks for all your help with the Liverpool International College story – it worked really well for us and looked good on the front of the paper!
Alistair Houghton, city editor , Liverpool Echo
I wanted to say a genuine thank you for all of your help and support both in the run up to, and during the Show. You played a big part in keeping things running smoothly, and the coverage has been brilliant across the board.
Rachael Kimberley, marketing manager, Lincolnshire Showground
Great social media presentation at our Local Shows Conference this week. The audience was engaged from beginning to end and the time flew by. It was pitched just right with something for every level of expertise and our Show team certainly picked up some very useful tips.
Ūna-Marie Palin, administration manager, Newark Showground
Cartwright are fantastic under pressure and don’t bat an eyelid at a tight deadline, or when we ask them for something last minute. The team are incredibly proactive and knowledgeable in our sector. Cartwright’s added value services and breadth of services including digital and video has really benefitted us too.
Yvonne Sidwell, business development and marketing manager, Knights PLC
