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Coate PR and Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials 2024
Having returned from another busy week at Blenheim Palace where the Coate PR team successfully managed the PR and media relations for Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials 2024, we reflect on our key highlights. Our team's combined expertise and experience are...
We’re not just another agency…
At first glance, you might perceive us as just another PR agency, but peel back the layers, and you'll uncover a rich tapestry of experience, woven together by a shared love for horses and the countryside. At Coate PR we're a team of seasoned PR and marketing...
We have rebranded to Coate PR!
We are delighted to share the news that the agency is rebranding from JB Promotions to Coate PR from 1st July. The rebrand is part of our natural progression and highlights the specialisms and direction the business is heading in. “We've decided to rebrand to reflect...
TIGGY’S GUIDE TO WRITING A SOCIAL MEDIA PLAN
A wise person once said, ‘you can’t buy engagement, it has to be built’. Equally, you shouldn’t just post on social media and hope for the best! A strong social media presence is essential for businesses and individuals alike, however, the way in which each should use...
SOPHIE’S TOP TIPS FOR PROOFREADING
Proofreading your work is an extremely important step to take. A piece of work that is full of mistakes can really lower perceived credibility, no matter the topic. If you’re writing copy for your website, social media or similar, this is essentially your shop window...
THE IMPORTANCE OF EMAIL MARKETING
In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, one strategy continues to stand the test of time for businesses seeking sustainable growth - email marketing. Whilst we live in an era dominated by social media, content marketing and SEO, the humble email might seem like...
DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF PRINT
We have recently been contracted by a client to take on the planning and buying of print and online advertising and it has opened up opportunities for us to work with various media in a different and more holistic way. Very often as a PR agency we are seeking print...
5 minutes with Commentator, Ben King
Hear from the voice behind many of your favourite commentary boxes and live streams! April caught up with Ben in our latest blog... How did you get into commentary – where did it all start? Back in 2018, I saw Spencer Sturmey at Blenheim Palace International Horse...
Why use a specialist PR agency to boost your equestrian or country brand?
Why use a specialist PR agency to boost your equestrian or country brand? We are a Cotswold-based specialist PR and marketing agency and are passionate about the equestrian and country industries. Our in-depth knowledge and contacts in this market enable us to exceed...
Coate PR win Business Growth Award!
We’re very pleased to announce that we have won the Business Growth Award in the Alliston Centre Business Awards 2023! Judged relative to the company’s size and business stage, the award was based on the agency showing exceptional growth in several areas including...
Coate PR (formerly JBP) in SoGlos
Coate PR Managing Director, April was recently interviewed for a piece in SoGlos on our recent move to Gloucestershire and using The Growth Hub - Cirencester as the base for our new office. After a little over a year in charge of her business a young Gloucestershire...
Get to know Hannah Cole
Hannah Cole is an incredible photographer and we have had the pleasure of working with her on numerous projects and events. You've probably seen her images in lots of publications and on social media, but if you haven't met Hannah before we highly recommend you have a...
5 things we love about the Cotswolds
Now we’ve announced properly about the new move (phew!) we thought we would list 5 things we love about the Cotswolds! Cirencester is home from home for both April and Jo. They both attended the Royal Agricultural University and also live in Gloucestershire. So when...
4 pillar social media content strategy
At Coate PR we follow a 4 pillar content strategy when creating posts for social media. Using this method, it essentially gives a purpose to every single piece of content we create for our clients. We always think that if it doesn’t fit one of those 4 pillars, we...
Coate PR tips to make this Christmas the best yet for your business
As of posting, Christmas Day is only 59 days away! You may not be feeling festive, or maybe even ready to think about what can be one of the most chaotic times of year, but for many retailers, Christmas marketing campaigns have already been ticking away for a few...
Why feature your brand in a magazine?
Features or editorial pieces in magazines, newspapers and on online platforms are an ideal way to help raise the profile and trust in your brand with a target audience.
5 Reasons Why We Rate Mailchimp
Do you communicate with your customers via an email marketing service such as Mailchimp? Email marketing means engaging with your audience via the use of email. This usually involves sending out a regular email newsletter with updates, special offers, information and...
Paid Social Media
If you didn’t already know, paid advertising on social media refers to posts on social media platforms that are supported by advertising budgets, as opposed to organic and free content. Paid social media is often used to increase followers, engagements, clicks and...
New Ownership For Coate PR (formerly JB Promotions)
Exciting new ownership! Leading equestrian PR and marketing agency, Coate PR (formerly JB Promotions), has been purchased by long standing team member April Coate. The agency, founded by Bridget Jennings nearly 40 years ago, specialises in the equestrian and rural...