Melanie Davies is working hard on Press support as she bids to create a £10m therapy centre for disabled people.
The Treat Trust centre is planned for Swansea's Morriston Hospital - and it's a major undertaking.
Melanie already has the support of stars such as Michael Sheen and Paul Potts, and in this video made after an address to Swansea Business Club she explains why media support will be crucial ... and how she's going about getting it.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Celebrity PR gets to work on all levels
The power of celebrity has been evident this week at grassroots level in southwest Wales.
It's brought decent PR for a wonderfully wide range of organisations and causes.
Everybody from global rock icons the Manic Street Preachers to a homespun community swimming facility have benefited.
The latest editions of newspapers on the Media Master desk reveal some telling tales of what makes journalists sit up and take notice as publicity is sought.
The Manics, for instance, are busy plugging new single (It's Not War) Just the End of Love. The internet has been alive with news of the accompanying video for a few weeks now and South Wales' Nation Radio tweeted a link to the film yesterday - http://tumblr.com/xqegslanw.
It's main point of interest is that Newport and Port Talbot boy Michael Sheen stars in the video. And today's South Wales Evening Post records the fact with a photo and page lead by reporter Paul Lewis.
The same issue uses a more sporty celeb to promote the forthcoming first Gower Cycling Festival. Former Wales rugby skipper Colin Charvis, a Swansea resident, is pictured with event organisers at Blackpill's Junction Cafe. He plans to join two of the festival's rides.
Meanwhile, the latest Carmarthen Journal taps in to the hint of Hollywood glamour brought to Wales this week by actress Minnie Driver.
Her presence as she works on new film Hunky Dory has provided the Evening Post and Western Mail with images and stories of her filming in rainswept Swansea. The Journal focuses on the fact that Driver has used Twitter to ask fans for ideas to raise money for Brynamman Lido.
Campaigners have been fighting to save the historic facility against a background of council cuts. Little did they know that helped would come their way in the form of such celebrity PR.
Well done, Minnie Driver ... and good luck to all those who support and use the lido.
It's brought decent PR for a wonderfully wide range of organisations and causes.
Everybody from global rock icons the Manic Street Preachers to a homespun community swimming facility have benefited.
The latest editions of newspapers on the Media Master desk reveal some telling tales of what makes journalists sit up and take notice as publicity is sought.
The Manics, for instance, are busy plugging new single (It's Not War) Just the End of Love. The internet has been alive with news of the accompanying video for a few weeks now and South Wales' Nation Radio tweeted a link to the film yesterday - http://tumblr.com/xqegslanw.
It's main point of interest is that Newport and Port Talbot boy Michael Sheen stars in the video. And today's South Wales Evening Post records the fact with a photo and page lead by reporter Paul Lewis.
The same issue uses a more sporty celeb to promote the forthcoming first Gower Cycling Festival. Former Wales rugby skipper Colin Charvis, a Swansea resident, is pictured with event organisers at Blackpill's Junction Cafe. He plans to join two of the festival's rides.
Meanwhile, the latest Carmarthen Journal taps in to the hint of Hollywood glamour brought to Wales this week by actress Minnie Driver.
Her presence as she works on new film Hunky Dory has provided the Evening Post and Western Mail with images and stories of her filming in rainswept Swansea. The Journal focuses on the fact that Driver has used Twitter to ask fans for ideas to raise money for Brynamman Lido.
Campaigners have been fighting to save the historic facility against a background of council cuts. Little did they know that helped would come their way in the form of such celebrity PR.
Well done, Minnie Driver ... and good luck to all those who support and use the lido.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
July 29's Swansea Bay Media Highlights
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
03.47am - colliderfrosty: a cool video interview with Michael Sheen for TRON: LEGACY in the End of Line Club at Comic-Con http://bit.ly/aF2wcj
10.49pm - VitalSwansea: Pintado's Goal vs Haalandia http://bit.ly/bsO9ga
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Plans to cut traffic congestion in Swansea, with plans which include a European-style boulevard close to the seafront, are due to be discussed by councillors today.
Sport - Swansea City's pre-season preparation continued in Holland last night with a 4-1 win over Haalandia.
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Online Llanelli Town Click...
News - Llanelli Historical Society is hosting the Llanelli Festival, designed to promote the positive aspects of the town and celebrate the society’s 10th anniversary, on August 21. More than 70 organisations are due to take part. Click
Sport – The Scarlets' 2010/2011 Heineken Cup campaign first four games: Oct 9, Perpignan, 3.45pm, Parc y Scarlets; Oct 17, Leicester, 3pm, Welford Road; Dec 11, Benetton Treviso, 3pm, Parc y Scarlets; Dec 18, Benetton Treviso, 2.35pm (local), Stadio Communale de Monigo. Click
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Links Twitter | Website
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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
03.47am - colliderfrosty: a cool video interview with Michael Sheen for TRON: LEGACY in the End of Line Club at Comic-Con http://bit.ly/aF2wcj
10.49pm - VitalSwansea: Pintado's Goal vs Haalandia http://bit.ly/bsO9ga
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News - Plans to cut traffic congestion in Swansea, with plans which include a European-style boulevard close to the seafront, are due to be discussed by councillors today.
Sport - Swansea City's pre-season preparation continued in Holland last night with a 4-1 win over Haalandia.
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Online Llanelli Town Click...
News - Llanelli Historical Society is hosting the Llanelli Festival, designed to promote the positive aspects of the town and celebrate the society’s 10th anniversary, on August 21. More than 70 organisations are due to take part. Click
Sport – The Scarlets' 2010/2011 Heineken Cup campaign first four games: Oct 9, Perpignan, 3.45pm, Parc y Scarlets; Oct 17, Leicester, 3pm, Welford Road; Dec 11, Benetton Treviso, 3pm, Parc y Scarlets; Dec 18, Benetton Treviso, 2.35pm (local), Stadio Communale de Monigo. Click
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Links Twitter | Website
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Ruth adds to the Swansea Bay media mix
Ruth Dockerty works hard on her monthly Swansea Bay newsletter.
I recommend you subscribe - http://bit.ly/b0ADvA.
The latest edition's just out ... and it's the usual busy mix of business and education elements useful to the Swansea area market, development info, news and events previews.
Highlights include Swansea University PhD student Roshi Fernando winning the 2009 Impress Prize for New Writers.
There's news that the South Wales Boat Show is moving from Margam Park to Swansea's SA1 this year and a piece on actor Michael Sheen backing Swansea Bay's 2013 City of Culture bid.
Ruth is communications and marketing executive with promotional body Swansea Bay Futures. She previously spent a few muddy, enjoyable years in a similar role at Llanelli's National Wetland Centre Wales.
Among those who assist Swansea Bay Futures are the South Wales Evening Post, Swansea Sound and The Wave. It's encouraging that our established media can help in spreading our area's good messages that little bit further.
Keep at it, Ruth!
I recommend you subscribe - http://bit.ly/b0ADvA.
The latest edition's just out ... and it's the usual busy mix of business and education elements useful to the Swansea area market, development info, news and events previews.
Highlights include Swansea University PhD student Roshi Fernando winning the 2009 Impress Prize for New Writers.
There's news that the South Wales Boat Show is moving from Margam Park to Swansea's SA1 this year and a piece on actor Michael Sheen backing Swansea Bay's 2013 City of Culture bid.
Ruth is communications and marketing executive with promotional body Swansea Bay Futures. She previously spent a few muddy, enjoyable years in a similar role at Llanelli's National Wetland Centre Wales.
Among those who assist Swansea Bay Futures are the South Wales Evening Post, Swansea Sound and The Wave. It's encouraging that our established media can help in spreading our area's good messages that little bit further.
Keep at it, Ruth!
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