Kathryn Kelly | Chalk & Ward Marketing

Paid media vs. earned media: Understanding the landscape

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 by Kathryn Kelly

As PR professionals with backgrounds in journalism, the PR team at Chalk & Ward have many tools at our disposal when it comes to promoting our clients. While the art of storytelling will always be a key part of what we do in the creation of compelling press releases and blogs, in the diverse and rapidly evolving world of media, we increasingly need to look at multiple and varied platforms for getting our clients’ messages across.

Alister appointed Managing Director

June 12, 2024 by Kathryn Kelly

Our hugely respected Creative Director, Alister Tickle, has been appointed Managing Director, taking over from the agency’s founder, Robert Chalk. Alister, who has worked for the company since Chalk & Ward started just over 25 years ago, says he never envisaged getting the top job, but is immensely excited about the future, as we switch our focus to more digital and branding work.

How can companies prepare and train their team for crisis scenarios?

April 25, 2024 by Kathryn Kelly

It is more important than ever for organisations of all types and sizes to set aside the time to formulate comprehensive crisis media plans. In this blog, our PR Account Manager, Kathryn Kelly, examines the steps that need to be taken to avert a communications disaster.

International Women’s Day: celebrating our female directors

April 2, 2024March 8, 2024 by Kathryn Kelly

A photo of directors Lisa and Gemma on International Women's Day

To mark this month’s International Women’s Day, we are shining the spotlight on our board members, Lisa Prescott and Gemma Boss. Lisa has recently been given the role of Director of People & Culture, while Gemma has the new title of Director of Client Services.

PR Boost for Seaton Quay

June 26, 2023October 28, 2022 by Kathryn Kelly

Housing developers, Seaton Quay, approached us for PR support after they bought a derelict site on the seafront in Seaton. We share how we approached their brief.

Chalk & Ward launches powerful film and new website for leading devon care provider

June 26, 2023February 24, 2022 by Kathryn Kelly

This month we are proud to have unveiled a stunning new website for our client, Southern Healthcare.

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