http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/This is the syndication feed for www.bottlepr.co.uk   Transpired Solar Collectors officially recognised in the UK as a renewable technology that’s fit for the future  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_346.htmlMon, 26 Jul 2010 03:19:41       The UK’s first fashion camera now on sale in Harrods 21 July 2010http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_344.htmlWed, 21 Jul 2010 04:18:04         to read this article in full please go to http://www.b4-business.com/marketing/bottle-pr http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_343.htmlTue, 20 Jul 2010 10:36:51     20 July 2010 If ‘Q10’ is brought up in conversation we automatically think of face creams and lip balms where the Q10 ingredient is used to prevent anti-aging of the skin.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_342.htmlTue, 20 Jul 2010 08:58:47       Warm weather attracts shoppers to the high streetand with the warm weather expected to continue throughout August retailers could cash in http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_341.htmlTue, 20 Jul 2010 08:42:14     Gtech appoints consumer experts BOTTLE PR to promote its range of cordless Power Sweepers in the UK After a competitive pitch, Gtech, a privately owned British product design company has appointed Oxfordshire PR agency BOTTLE PR to provide consumer UK wide PR support for its effective and powerful cordless Power Sweepers.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_340.htmlFri, 16 Jul 2010 10:53:13   16 July 2010 888ladies.com surveyed 2,500 women across the UK to discover what they are planning for the rest of the summer now that the sporting distractions of Wimbledon, the World Cup and the Grand Prix are behind us.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_339.htmlFri, 16 Jul 2010 09:07:37   14 July 2010 It’s official, the UK has gone mad for meerkats! House of Bath, catalogue and online retailer, has had a huge rise in sales for its ‘Meerkat Family’ which retails at just £19.95, selling 7,500 units in the last three months! Watch out, if there isn’t already, there will be one in a garden near you soon….http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_338.htmlWed, 14 Jul 2010 09:05:20         26% companies experience energy billing errors: IMServ launches ‘IMServ BillVerify service to help organisations spot inaccuracies 8 July 2010, Milton Keynes – IMServ, a leading data, carbon and energy consultancy and part of Invensys Operation Management, has announced its BillVerify service in response to inaccurate energy bills. The new service was created following the result of the IMServ commissioned Datamonitor* research. The research found that 26% of large site energy managers had received inaccurate billing and in most instances the energy companies were shown to be overcharging rather than undercharging. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_337.htmlThu, 08 Jul 2010 11:56:38     8 July 2010 CA Group, one of the UK’s major metal roofing and cladding system manufacturers has recently been awarded a contract to provide FK Roofing with the 30,000m² roof and 15,000m2 of wall to the Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility. FK Roofing Services are one of the UK’s leading roofing and cladding contractors, operating in many fields of building envelope design and installation. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_336.htmlThu, 08 Jul 2010 11:43:24     6 July 2010 With the future of the England coach Fabio Capello still unknown and a week left until the FA make their decision, the nation (well the women at least) have decided!http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_335.htmlTue, 06 Jul 2010 10:44:28   6 July 2010 With just three months until the shops become jam packed with Christmas goodies, Poundland launches its biggest ever Christmas range this week, at its annual press shows. The shows are being held at IPC and the Good Housekeeping Institute.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_334.htmlTue, 06 Jul 2010 10:41:03          http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_333.htmlThu, 01 Jul 2010 11:51:35   01 July 2010 Poundland, Europe’s biggest single price discount retailer, launched its new bigger and better grocery range at the beginning of June and the products are proving to be a hit with figure conscious customers. After just a few weeks of sales and with over 100 new lines added to the existing grocery range, customers can’t get enough of Weight Watchers’ Cheese Puffs and Cadbury’s Brunch Bars!http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_332.htmlThu, 01 Jul 2010 11:01:24     GROUNDBREAKING INITIATIVES LAUNCHED AT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING AND MOTORSPORT EVENT LAST NIGHTThe cars and the stars of tomorrow, today Two groundbreaking motorsport initiatives were launched last night at a celebration of the High Performance Engineering and Motorsport sector in Northamptonshire, attended by some of the industry’s best known faces. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_331.htmlThu, 01 Jul 2010 10:56:03       Parker’s calls for motorists to shop around following increases in insurance announced in Emergency Budget •    Government announce a 1% increase in Insurance tax •    Premiums rose by an average 22.5% in 2009 http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_330.htmlThu, 24 Jun 2010 10:00:53     22 June 2010 MacIntyre Hudson, the Top 20 accountancy and business advisory firm, was relieved to hear that Capital Gains Tax (CGT) wasn’t as severe as it could have been.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_327.htmlTue, 22 Jun 2010 04:31:50   http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_326.htmlTue, 22 Jun 2010 02:07:30         Tech division at BOTTLE PR listed as one of PR Week’s Top 40 UK Tech Consultancies for the second year running. The list, which is compiled by industry bible PR Week, measures the consultancies on fee income brought in from tech brands. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_325.htmlFri, 18 Jun 2010 10:27:12     17th June 2010: OVO ENERGY - the UK’s fastest growing energy company – is the first national energy supplier to offer monthly interest rewards to customers who build up a credit balance on their accounts, it was announced today, Thursday 17 June.  In a bid to give customers a fairer, more transparent deal, the newcomer to the energy market will credit customers with a reward equivalent to three per cent interest per annum. Each time customers receive a statement – which is monthly or quarterly depending on what they have requested – the reward for the corresponding period will be automatically credited to their account. The scheme will come into effect from 1 July 2010. Stephen Fitzpatrick, managing director and founder of Ovo Energy, said: “A big driver behind setting up Ovo was to give customers a better, fairer deal. But offering consistently competitive prices and doing our utmost to make sure direct debits are set at the right level isn’t enough. We think it’s only fair we pass on any interest we’ve earned on customers’ credit balances, and that we reward people for prepayment.” One of the biggest sources of complaint within the industry is the setting of direct debit levels and companies holding customers’ credit balances. Consumer groups have long campaigned for energy companies to deal more fairly with customers. Mr Fitzpatrick added: “To make sure it’s as fair and simple as possible, we’re offering monthly interest rewards rather than making a one-off calculation on an end of year balance, when customers are less likely to be in credit.” Whether on a fixed or variable tariff, customers are more likely to build up a credit balance during the summer when households use less energy, and to draw down on that balance during the colder winter months as energy consumption increases. Maria Wardrobe, Director of Communications for National Energy Action (NEA), the national fuel poverty charity, supports Ovo’s scheme: “In encouraging customers to pay monthly this initiative is a welcome move. At NEA we know that budgeting for energy bills helps protect customers from falling into debt which is essential in the current economic climate.” While not connected to the Bank of England’s base rate of interest, Ovo’s reward rate will reflect market conditions. Ovo’s reward rate is set until the end of 2010 and will be reviewed every six months thereafter. The one cap on the scheme is that customers can only pre-pay for a maximum of one year’s energy supply. Mr Fitzpatrick said: “Even as a relatively new company in a market place dominated by long established, larger players, we can set the standard in offering a fairer deal for customers. We put what customers want – cheaper, greener, and simpler energy - at the heart of what we do and we hope people will continue to vote with their feet and switch to Ovo.”http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_322.htmlThu, 17 Jun 2010 09:35:57     15 June 2010http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_320.htmlTue, 15 Jun 2010 07:42:25     Tuesday 15 June Sector Skills Council for the Process and Manufacturing sector calls for Government to invest in skills training and development ahead of the emergency budget http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_319.htmlTue, 15 Jun 2010 07:40:17 News release 6 June 2010 ‘Create by Jason Wu’ causes fashion stir in the UK The UK’s first fashion camera launches at Graduate Fashion Week 2010  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_317.htmlSun, 06 Jun 2010 05:33:37       European Electronique to demonstrate the latest in cost cutting ICT solutions for Public Sector at SmartGov Live 2010STAND NUMBER H19.  SmartGov Live Show, 15-16 June, Excel, Londonhttp://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_315.htmlThu, 03 Jun 2010 09:43:57   2 June 2010 Following BOTTLE PR’s recent listing as a top 120 UK PR agency, it has appointed two new consultants, Kate Baker and Kelly Carruthers. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_313.htmlWed, 02 Jun 2010 09:23:32     http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_312.htmlTue, 01 Jun 2010 01:39:41     Chicago star is keen to help Surrey’s women be breast health awarehttp://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_311.htmlThu, 27 May 2010 01:17:36       Ovo Energy , the UK’s fastest growing energy company, has appointed BOTTLE PR to head up its National and social media campaign for cheaper, simpler and greener energy that challenges the Big Six Energy suppliers and stale status quo of the energy market. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_310.htmlTue, 25 May 2010 02:46:15     Survey for Ovo Energy reveals a lack of trust for energy suppliers and confusion over billing http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_307.htmlThu, 20 May 2010 05:23:53     de Poel warns companies to start preparing now for The Agency Workers’ Directive legislation or loose out on the financial rewards of temporary workers May 2010 The Agency Workers Directive (AWD) is one of the few pieces of legislation unlikely to change under a new coalition Government but remains one of the most influential to the UK workforce. Although the legislation does not come into force until October 2011, de Poel, the number-one purchaser of temporary agency labour, warns organisations to start preparing now. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_306.htmlTue, 18 May 2010 02:05:00     BOTTLE PR, UK –17 MAY 2010 – Orion Health™, a provider of clinical workflow and integration technology for the healthcare sector, will be showcasing its EHR offerings at the forthcoming HIT 2010 conference in Paris May 17–21 on stand W70. Orion Health will be co-exhibiting at the Syntec booth with other vendors including Aastra France, Accenture, Altran, Bull, Ineum, Microsoft, OPEN, Oracle etc.  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_305.htmlTue, 18 May 2010 09:54:52     DIGITAL INFRARED BREASTSCAN IMAGING SHOWS PROMISE FOR BREAST CANCER DETECTION IN WOMEN UNDER 50 Technology is exclusively available through BreastHealth UK clinics CAMBRIDGE, 19 MAY 2010: New research conducted at the Cambridge Breast Unit, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, shows that Digital Infrared BreastScan (DIB) in combination with standard mammography provides cancer detection sensitivity of 89%1. New data announced today in the European Journal of Oncology Surgery shows that a combination of DIB with mammography increases cancer detection rates in women under 50 years of age, indicating that dual imaging is a potential way forward for breast cancer detection in this younger age group. The results validated Digital Infrared BreastScan against mammography – the ‘gold standard’ – and showed that when the two technologies were used together that the sensitivity increased by 11% (89%) compared with mammography alone (78%).http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_304.htmlTue, 18 May 2010 09:41:32   Pest Free PR: Rentokil appoints BOTTLE PR BOTTLE PR has been appointed by Rentokil Pest Control on a nationwide brief to drives sales enquiries for its UK business. In additional to managing the Rentokil press office, the agency will deliver an ongoing proactive PR programme that will promote its pest control services to both residential and commercial audiences.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_303.htmlFri, 14 May 2010 10:57:50     BOTTLE PR to give all staff annual breast screening as part of its benefits package BOTTLE PR has been appointed by BreastHealth UK to undertake a number of projects to generate greater awareness of its private breast screening services on a nationwide brief.  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_302.htmlMon, 10 May 2010 05:22:19     7 May 2010http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_301.htmlFri, 07 May 2010 11:46:05       In a Parker’s poll[1] released today, 47% of the British public would vote for the Conservative party when it comes to motoring polices, perhaps surprisingly UKIP came in second place with 22% of the vote, Labour in third with 14% and Liberal Democrats a close fourth with 11%.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_297.htmlTue, 04 May 2010 04:13:54     A poll of primary school teachers[1] released today, shows more than one in two teachers believe children are starting school have never been read a story at home. The research, carried out by Oxford University Press, also reveals a staggering 72% of teachers think primary school children today are less able to tell stories than they were 10 years ago. These are concerning findings given that reading and storytelling play a huge part in developing and improving children's writing skills.  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_296.htmlFri, 30 Apr 2010 04:50:54      http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_294.htmlThu, 29 Apr 2010 09:24:04       Corks pop at BOTTLE PR as it celebrates 21% growth in 2009 against industry average of 0.75% BOTTLE PR is celebrating today, with the release of PR Week’s Top 150 PR Consultancies League Table. The PR agency’s impressive 21% growth in 2009 positions the agency at number 114 in the UK and the 6th fastest growing outside London. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_293.htmlThu, 22 Apr 2010 11:06:21     20 April 2010http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_290.htmlTue, 20 Apr 2010 02:31:44 19 March 2010   BOTTLE PR is getting its sums right as it starts working with MacIntyre Hudson, one of the UK’s top 20 accountancy firms.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_289.htmlWed, 31 Mar 2010 03:29:55   29 March 2010 • Revenues up 17.1% • Improvement in profitability The Executive Board of CCA International, a European Group specialised in customer relationship management centres, closed the Group’s consolidated accounts for the year ended 31st December as presented below. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_288.htmlMon, 29 Mar 2010 11:36:54     29 March 2010http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_287.htmlMon, 29 Mar 2010 11:27:07     25 March 2010http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_286.htmlThu, 25 Mar 2010 12:51:52       25 March 2010 Do you know the Tasty-est Man in the UK? If so, TastyBingo.com, the UK’s latest online bingo site, is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to the lucky winners crowned king of the following categories:http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_285.htmlThu, 25 Mar 2010 12:41:39 24 March 2010 http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_284.htmlWed, 24 Mar 2010 05:50:52  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_283.htmlWed, 24 Mar 2010 05:46:53     24 March 2010 Time: 3pm Everything must go to patch up the roads but all the difficult decisions delayed MacIntyre Hudson, the top 20 UK accounting and business advisory firm, offers its quick, incisive analysis and comment on today’s budget announcement.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_282.htmlWed, 24 Mar 2010 03:14:02   24 March 2010 Check out 3M’s ‘How To’ video about the new 3M MPro150 on the mobile u website Or enter the Project Yourself competition to win £500 iwantoneofthose vouchers and an MPro150 Sharing your videos, photos and presentations has never been easier thanks to the new, entirely cable-free, ultra-portable MPro150 is the ultimate personal electronics device for the business, IT and creative professional. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_281.htmlWed, 24 Mar 2010 11:37:34     17 March 2010 HMRC has recently published the results of the consultation it ran last year into proposed remedies to false self-employment in the construction industry.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_280.htmlFri, 19 Mar 2010 06:15:14       16 March, 2010/LONDON - IMServ, a leading carbon and energy consultancy and part of Invensys Operation Management, is currently experiencing a massive surge in demand for non half hourly automated meters (AMRs) as firms rush to be ready for the new Carbon Reduction Commitment legislation that comes in to play at the end of this month.   In an average month, IMServ installs c3,500 smart meters as part of it’s Business SMART service, however in March this year it has  c7,000 units planned for install and it has already taken orders for a further 6,000 units in April. IMServ has had to recruit ten more office staff to manage the number of orders and it has up to 100 technicians working round the clock, seven days a week to meet demand.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_279.htmlTue, 16 Mar 2010 11:31:48   15 March 2010 Over 50 new stores and over 2,000 jobs announced for 2010 / 2011 Poundland, Europe’s biggest single price discount retailer, has announced the opening of at least 50 new stores in the UK in the next financial year 2010/2011, creating more than 2,000 jobs.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_278.htmlMon, 15 Mar 2010 01:27:10     5 March 2010 Preggioni appoints consumer PR experts BOTTLE PR to launch Magneat™ into the UK and across Europe After a competitive pitch, Preggioni, a privately owned, Scandinavian design/innovation firm has appointed Oxfordshire PR agency BOTTLE PR to provide consumer PR support to launch Magneat™ – a simple, magnetically attached accessory worn to keep headphone cables neat, untangled and light on the ears.  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_277.htmlFri, 05 Mar 2010 04:00:23     2 March 2010  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_276.htmlTue, 02 Mar 2010 11:34:50   2 March 2010 BOTTLE PR partners with local initiative to promote volunteering in Oxfordshire  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_275.htmlTue, 02 Mar 2010 11:25:44   16 February 2010 The nation’s sleeping habits are cause for much marital unrest; whether it be partners that snore, menopausal women struggling with hot flushes and overheating, insomniacs tossing and turning, the throwing off or stealing of the duvet; the case for separate beds becomes ever stronger. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_274.htmlTue, 16 Feb 2010 01:36:34   11 February 2010 Alpine Elements, an independent tour operator specialising in snow and summer activity holidays has appointed award-winning BOTTLE PR to develop both online and offline PR campaigns to launch their new sub-brand, iGOSKi and raise brand awareness for Alpine Elements’ winter and summer holidays.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_273.htmlThu, 11 Feb 2010 05:29:01   9th February 2010 Year-on-year growth is taking contact solution provider places Defying the recent spate of job cuts across the sector, CCA International, one of the UK’s leading core contact solution providers in the outsourcing market, has announced plans to create one hundred new jobs in the UK this year.  The new roles will support the recent customer acquisitions won by the fast-growing organization.  CCA International builds innovative contact strategies for customers delivered through multi-channel platforms, including voice, SMS and web-based communications.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_272.htmlThu, 11 Feb 2010 10:46:51     4 February 2010http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_271.htmlFri, 05 Feb 2010 02:56:17   4 February 2010 Guardian Professional appoints BOTTLE PR to promote must-attend public sector events Guardian Professional, a commercial division of Guardian News & Media, has appointed BOTTLE PR after a competitive pitch to provide strategic and tactical PR support across three individual events.  Smart Healthcare Live, SmartGov Live and The Public Procurement Show, all aimed at public sector professionals, will be taking place at ExCeL on 15th and 16th June 2010.   This is the first time that Guardian Professional has appointed a PR agency to assist with exhibition promotion, and the aim is to raise awareness of the three brands and to drive footfall through to the events.   BOTTLE PR will be re-positioning the new ownership of the events under The Guardian brand, which has unrivalled reach into the public sector visitor audience. Social networking will be a key platform for the campaign with BOTTLE PR’s consultants looking to proactively engage with public sector professionals via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and to create networking groups to publicise these key events.   Associate Director, Karen Cooper, who is leading the Guardian Professional account for BOTTLE PR says: “The public sector is already using social networking in new and exciting ways with a plethora of professional online communities using it to support them on an everyday basis. They were, after all, one of the first areas to create user groups and online collaborative content.   “We will use social networking communities including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to communicate the latest show news including new speakers and exhibitors and to generate interest to a wider community that we’re unable to reach via traditional methods.”   Karen continues: “Developing the role of social media in public relations is becoming increasingly important and we must ensure social media is incorporated into all PR http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_270.htmlThu, 04 Feb 2010 05:09:47     28 January 2010 It’s time to dive in to the 14th Swimming Pool Allied Trade Association Exhibition (SPATEX). The Pool, Spa & Lifestyle Show runs from 6 – 8 February at the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel. The exhibition, organised by SPATEX, is the UK’s largest swimming pool and hot tub exhibition.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_268.htmlThu, 28 Jan 2010 03:18:15     22 January 2009 BOTTLE PR achieved a record number of media hits this week with Poundland’s Christmas trading results announcement. To avoid news clashes with other announcements expected from Tesco, Co-Op and Peacocks, BOTTLE PR implemented a strategic plan and scheduled the release and media contact for Sunday 10 January, under embargo for Monday’s headlines. The plan worked effectively achieving over 25 pieces of coverage in broadcast, online, national and regional print. Coverage included BBC News 24, Sky News, BBC Radio 5Live, BBC Radio 4, Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The Times, The Sun and Daily Mirror. Andrea Ross, Poundland’s Marketing Co-ordinator, says: “We are absolutely delighted with the results from this year’s Christmas trading announcement. The team at BOTTLE PR have demonstrated fantastic strategy planning which has generated in some great coverage. We really appreciate the extra effort of working on Sunday for us as well!”http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_267.htmlFri, 22 Jan 2010 10:46:59     15 January 2010 BOTTLE PR to create a news ‘splash’ for the British Swimming Pool Federation   Following a competitive pitch, award-winning BOTTLE PR has been appointed by Pool Industry Promotions (PIP) on behalf of the British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) to raise its profile in the wet leisure industry sector using online and traditional print and broadcast media relations.  BOTTLE PR will also work on raising awareness of its member organisations, the Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association (SPATA) and the British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association (BISHTA).  The marketing and PR brief also includes support of key events in the industry diary including the annual SPATEX pool, spa and lifestyle show and the BISHTA and SPATA awards. The media strategy employed by BOTTLE PR will include placing swimming pool and hot tub user case studies into the consumer press and pitching ‘real life’ lifestyle stories to demonstrate the benefits of having a pool or hot tub built in the home. Some of the issues surrounding this area include the perception of safety and the cost of maintenance of hot tubs and pools, our aim is to respond to these issues with features, news led articles and comment pieces. As part of the bread and butter PR activities BOTTLE PR will manage BSPF’s press office, providing rapid responses to any relevant stories that appear in the press on a daily basis, positioning the Federation as the commentator on industry issues.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_266.htmlThu, 21 Jan 2010 04:26:09    http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_265.htmlThu, 21 Jan 2010 04:18:24 12th January 2009 Numerous client wins lead to senior appointment at Oxford’s BOTTLE PR Karen Cooper, a senior PR Consultant with over 15 years’ experience of leading highly successful consumer and corporate campaigns in the UK and internationally, is the latest addition to the corking PR team at BOTTLE PR. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_264.htmlMon, 18 Jan 2010 01:04:15     Interim Christmas Trading Update Poundland Christmas Sales up 34.8 per cent 4.4 per cent like for like Monday 11 Januaryhttp://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_261.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 05:11:00     Linwoods, the healthy super food company began work with BOTTLE PR in May 2009, since then, the company has achieved in excess of 70 pieces of coverage across; consumer magazines, trade publications, national newspapers, online, regional media and radio.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_260.htmlTue, 12 Jan 2010 04:35:14     17 December 2009 http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_259.htmlThu, 17 Dec 2009 10:40:54     VoucherCodes.com clicks on BOTTLE PR for a brand awareness drive 8 December 2009http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_258.htmlTue, 08 Dec 2009 11:54:45      http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_257.htmlTue, 08 Dec 2009 10:12:38    BOTTLE PR pops the cork as it takes home gold 1 December 2009http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_255.htmlTue, 01 Dec 2009 04:07:07     26 November 2009http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_254.htmlWed, 25 Nov 2009 02:49:23   25 November 2009 Following a competitive tender process, Proskills, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the process and manufacturing sector, has appointed BOTTLE PR to raise its profile via a national media and stakeholder relations campaigns.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_253.htmlWed, 25 Nov 2009 11:26:58   23 November 2009 Poundland, Europe’s biggest single price discount retailer, has stepped in to help the flood victims in Cumbria with donations to the local community and to the disaster fund.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_252.htmlMon, 23 Nov 2009 05:03:58   20 November 2009 The UK’s brightest new talent from across the process and manufacturing sector were last night recognised by Proskills UK , at its 2009 Apprenticeship Awards ceremony held in the West Midlands. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_251.htmlFri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:48     19 November 2009 http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_250.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 03:03:00     19 November 2009 VoucherCodes.com sees first pre-Christmas 50% off voucher hit the site and asks how far will retailers go?http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_249.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:03:34   18 November 2009 Poundland, Europe’s biggest single price discount retailer, will open its 250th store on 21 November 2009 in Tooting, South London. This latest store opening highlights Poundland’s impressive 2009 expansion programme, which has hit the 250 mark months ahead of the company’s financial year end prediction.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_248.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 10:59:36 17 November 09 European Electronique to demonstrate the latest in cost cutting ICT solutions for schools at BETT 2010 STAND NUMBER D80.  BETT Show, 13 – 16 January, Olympia Londonhttp://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_247.htmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:22:40   16th November 2009http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_244.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 01:28:16 “Feel good factor is all important to the Christmas shopping experience” Tim Ogle, Retail EyesMilton Keynes, UK, 16th November 2009 – Retail Eyes, specialists in improving customer experience in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors, has today released research that shows that Christmas shopping on the high street is still the nation’s preferred choice when compared to Christmas shopping online.  From a sample of 4,905 shoppers in the Retail Eyes survey, 73% of shoppers claim that festive spirit and atmosphere are the most enjoyable aspects of shopping on the high street. The Retail Eyes survey reveals that 52.9% of shoppers will do the majority of their Christmas shopping on the high street compared to only 28.2% online.  The survey showed that the number of people undertaking the majority of their shopping online will increase in 2009 compared to 2008 by only 2.3%. “Based on our research, it seems very unlikely that the mass exodus to online shopping will materialise as predicted this year and Christmas shoppers will, in the main, remain loyal to the high street,” said Tim Ogle, CEO of Retail Eyes. “A big part of Christmas shopping is getting in the festive spirit and customers can really only achieve this if they are physically going into stores to shop.  Hearing ‘Last Christmas’ and seeing the in-store displays and the town’s Christmas lights all add to the unique experience of shopping at Christmas.  Getting the festive ‘tone’ right in store is critical to enhancing the customer experience and increasing revenue.” The Retail Eyes survey also shows that shoppers this year are not intending to hold out until the last minute to secure a bargain.  The survey revealed that 48% of respondents have already started their Christmas shopping and only 6.5% are intending to leave it until the week before Christmas.  This evidence supports Sir Stuart Rose’s market prediction just a few weeks ago when he declared that M&S would avoid blanket sales this year: “Last year [consumers] were sitting with their backsides on sofas watching the television with their mouths open ... We intend to trade at full price this Christmas.” Swine flu is expected to have little impact on shoppers this Christmas - 96% of shoppers said the threat of swine flu  would have no impact on their choice to shop in-store as opposed to online. However, the worst thing about Christmas shopping on the high street is the queues.  According to the Retail Eyes survey 44% of respondents said this was the most frustrating thing about Christmas shopping in store. “Queuing is also part of the Christmas shopping experience; however, it is well known that Brits are prepared to queue for something they really want.  As long as staff are trained to manage queues effectively and maintain good communication with their customers then it doesn’t have to be a problem.  It’s all about turning negatives into positives and keeping customers happy.”  Tim comments.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_243.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 10:38:43 16 November 2009 Brits are clocking up 80 million bad nights’ sleep every week Britain has become a nation of insomniacs, according to new research out today from LightSleeper. A staggering 64% of us have a bad night’s sleep at least once a week, with nearly one in five of us having sleep problems every night of the week. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_242.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 10:24:06 30 October 2009 In the past four weeks BOTTLE PR consultants have donned their running attire and run 13 miles for charity. The first run took place in Northamptonshire in early October. The Northamptonshire 10k  run was held in aid of several charities including one particularly close to BOTTLE PR - Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA).http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_241.htmlFri, 30 Oct 2009 05:30:43   22 October 2009 An event to celebrate Brawn GP winning the FIA 2009 Formula One Constructor’s Title is being held on Monday the 9th November 2009, commencing at 2.00pm.  The event is being co-ordinated by Northamptonshire Enterprise Ltd in partnership with the Mayor of Brackley, Northamptonshire County Council and South Northants Council.  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_236.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2009 11:34:42 13 October 2009 BOTTLE PR was selected to launch the new Nenedoc Out of Hours GP service in Northamptonshire following its very successful PR work for Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited and its strong media contacts within the county.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_232.htmlTue, 13 Oct 2009 03:39:05 13 October 2009 Customer service research company, Retail Eyes, asked BOTTLE PR to help them put together a customer research survey that would lead to greater press coverage during National Customer Service Week. Amanda Politzer and Verity Blake, who are handling the Retail Eyes account for the Oxfordshire PR agency, put the success of the survey down to early involvement with BOTTLE PR to help develop the questions, to create a story with multiple news hooks and angles to appeal to different media targets.  Questions that made it into the survey directly as a results of BOTTLE PR’s advice included, “Are customers prepared to pay more for good customer service?” To which the response was that 7 out of 10 respondents said ‘Yes’, they would pay more for good customer service – an angle that was of particular interest to the national press. Retail Eyes has collated the data from two main sources; an internet survey of more than 6500 people who were asked specific questions about customer service, and a the results of more than 138,000 mystery shopping visits across the UK.  This made for a robust survey of customer service perceptions all over the country, that spanned a number of industry sectors and regions. BOTTLE PR developed tailored press releases for the retail, restaurant, bar, supermarket and hotel sectors to appeal to the trade press and created seven different regional press releases to focus on different parts of the country highlighting the best and worst performing towns in the UK for customer service. Politzer commented: "By tailoring the survey results into a press release that is of interest to the press in each sector, in many regions across the country, we were able to secure phenomenal media coverage. The survey results were only released last week and we’ve already had over 70 items of press coverage including two pieces of television broadcast coverage and seven radio interviews with our client." So far, press coverage generated directly from the Retail Eyes customer research survey includes The Times, Daily Express, Management Today, BBC Look North, You & Yours on BBC Radio 4, Morning Advertiser, utalkmarketing.com, eatoutmagazine.co.uk, drinksbusiness.co.uk and The Publican.  The success of the survey combined with other press work undertaken by BOTTLE PR on behalf of Retail Eyes means that BOTTLE PR has succeeded in securing press coverage in all of Retail Eyes’ Top 20 target publications list in just two months of working together.  Retail Eyes is delighted with the coverage as it has been instrumental in raising the brand profile in their target markets.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_231.htmlTue, 13 Oct 2009 11:32:23 5 October 2009 Oxfordshire PR agency, BOTTLE PR, has been appointed to help raise European Electronique’s Industry profile.  BOTTLE PR will undertake a highly targeted PR agenda, which will include raising brand awareness within the public and private sectors. This will include a specialised media relations programme incorporating National and trade media as well as securing a presence at major stakeholder events starting with the BETT Show 2010, the world's largest educational technology event. BOTTLE PR consultant, Verity Blake, who is leading the account, commented: “We’re delighted to be working with European Electronique. We have some really exciting media relations and stakeholder relations campaigns in the pipeline. Although they’re leaders in the academy ICT area, we aim to raise brand awareness and position them as innovators in delivering ICT solutions to a wider public sector audience and other markets. European Electronique is the partner of choice and undisputed leader in delivering the latest innovation in ICT to the Government academy programme and education market. As a company at the forefront of technology, we want to support them in matching this success across the wider public sector and business fields."http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_230.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009 02:33:33 29 September 2009 Following the announcement of its arrival in Northern Ireland, Poundland, Europe’s biggest single price discount retailer, is gearing up to delight shoppers looking for bargains on big brands and everyday essentials. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_229.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2009 05:17:22 1 October 2009 BANK appoints Retail Eyes to get staff back into the ‘Passion for Fashion’ BANK, the leading high street fashion retailer owned by the JD Sports Fashion Group, has appointed Retail Eyes, specialists in customer experience improvement in the retail, leisure and hospitality sector, to inject some passion and fun back into the way staff engage with customers.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_228.htmlThu, 01 Oct 2009 12:15:29 1 October 2009 Spotless Punch looks to ‘Sharpen’ up Former P&G sales director joins as Managing Director  Spotless Punch, home to growing brands such as DYLON® and Colour Catcher®, today announces an additional splash of colour with the arrival of Robin Sharpe as Managing Director. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_227.htmlThu, 01 Oct 2009 10:18:31 14 September 2009 Poundland, Europe’s biggest single price retailer, has launched its biggest ever Christmas range in all stores nationwide. The first phase of Christmas products is on shelves now, offering a huge selection of Christmas goodies to help shoppers to buy all the essentials for less. The range currently in stores includes decorations, cards and wrapping, stocking fillers, advent calendars, gifts ideas for all the family, food and drink. Every item costs just £1 and there are also Christmas offers including many BOGOFs offering amazing value where shoppers can buy quality products for less. Exciting new products for Xmas 2009 include the range of Xmas contemporary decorations and baby accessories. The early launch means shoppers can spread the cost of Christmas and take advantage of the long buying period. Phase two of the Christmas range will be in stores in November and will bring the complete number of products to over 600. Jim McCarthy, Chief Executive, Poundland says: “This year’s Christmas range is bigger and better that ever. The buying team has sourced some great new products and the number of products has increased. We are sure Poundland customers will find everything they need to be able to enjoy a happy, but economical, Xmas this year.”http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_224.htmlThu, 24 Sep 2009 05:57:11 14 September 2009 Willenhall, West Midlands: Poundland, Europe’s biggest single price discount retailer, today announced its expansion into Northern Ireland. Currently retailing in England, Scotland and Wales, Poundland has a store base of 223 stores and will open six new stores in Northern Ireland by Christmas, creating 210 jobs. The first store opens in Castle Court, Belfast on the 8th October.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_223.htmlThu, 24 Sep 2009 05:53:51 http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_221.htmlTue, 15 Sep 2009 09:59:10      http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_220.htmlTue, 15 Sep 2009 09:23:07     10th September 2009 BOTTLE PR has won the UK brief for Retail Eyes, UK’s fastest growing customer experience agency.  BOTTLE PR will specifically work to build awareness beyond that of just mystery shopping to promote the company’s unique approach to improving customer service.   Retail Eyes has enjoyed an incredibly fast growth rate since entering the UK market in 2003.   In the last financial year the company has seen an increased turnover of 31%. It is now one of the largest customer experience agencies in the UK, offering bespoke solutions to enhance service delivery including mystery shopping programmes, online customer satisfaction surveys and retail auditing. Retail Eyes works with 85 of the UK’s leading retailers, brands and leisure & hospitality providers, undertaking over 175,000 mystery visits a year throughout the UK.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_219.htmlThu, 10 Sep 2009 10:53:44 4th September 2009 BOTTLE PR has won the brief for CA Group Ltd., one of the premier suppliers of industrial and commercial metal roof and wall cladding systems in the UK. BOTTLE PR will specifically work to build the CA Group brand and raise awareness in the construction sector and vertical markets.  Central to the brief will be CA Group’s commitment to the environment and its innovative product range including the award winning SolarWall ®.  The SolarWall ®  perforated Transpired Solar Collector (pTSC) achieves  heating cost savings of 50% per year and can provide up to 20% of a building’s total energy requirements. The Oxford-based agency won the account following a competitive 6-way pitch.  BOTTLE PR will take responsibility for CA Group’s ongoing PR programme helping to strengthen its brand positioning in the UK market.  A key objective of the brief is to target a wider audience including potential new sectors.  Brian Watson, Commercial Director for CA Group Ltd said: “It’s a very tough market in construction at the moment, nevertheless we are making great strides and it’s time to ramp up our communications to reflect this.  CA Group needs to have a more robust approach to media relations – the sleeping lion is about to roar! “We were impressed with BOTTLE PR’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the construction market. They understood our needs and pitched professionally delivering solutions that were appropriate to our business.” Claire Cairns, Managing Director at BOTTLE PR, who is overseeing the CA Group account, said: “We are delighted to be working with a company that has such strong ethical values.  CA Group has demonstrated a clear commitment to reducing carbon emissions taking an approach to manufacturing that accounts for the entire lifecycle of the product from manufacture right through to disposal.  Our media relations programme for CA Group will focus on the company’s proven track record in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction industry.”  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_218.htmlFri, 04 Sep 2009 11:41:34 3 September 2009http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_217.htmlThu, 03 Sep 2009 04:27:36 August 2009 BOTTLE PR has won the UK brief for Orion Health, a leading international provider of clinical workflow and integration technology for the healthcare sector.  BOTTLE PR will specifically work to build awareness of Orion Health’s products and services among IT Managers and Clinicians within the NHS. The win follows the successful completion of a BOTTLE PR project to promote Orion Health’s RAPA (Recurring Admission Patient Alert) product earlier this year. In addition to the RAPA product, Orion Health offers a range of other software products that are co-developed with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to bring together clinical content to improve clinician effectiveness and the quality of patient care. Kelly Weinstein, EMEA Marketing Manager said: “We are delighted to be working with BOTTLE PR again.  Orion Health’s UK market is developing well and PR will be critical to our success by helping us to get a foot in the door with more UK healthcare institutions.” Claire Cairns, Managing Director at BOTTLE PR, who is overseeing the Orion Health account, said: “We have strong credentials for Healthcare and IT PR and it’s great to be able to add another prestigious client in this space to our rapidly growing portfolio.”  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_216.htmlWed, 19 Aug 2009 02:37:57 August 2009 Amanda Politzer, former PR & Marketing Manager for German eco-builder Baufritz (UK) Ltd, is the latest addition to the corking PR team at BOTTLE PR. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_215.htmlWed, 05 Aug 2009 01:09:10 BOTTLE PR has won a project for unearthed, a new food brand which brings flavours from around the world to the UK. BOTTLE PR will specifically work to promote the unearthed range of delicious Mediterranean food in the UK.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_211.htmlThu, 09 Jul 2009 10:44:59 16 June 2009 Ryan Levitt, former PR Account Director with Hills Balfour Synergy, is the latest addition to the corking PR team at BOTTLE PR. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_208.htmlWed, 24 Jun 2009 10:49:05 Sloganise with DYLON® http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_207.htmlFri, 19 Jun 2009 01:20:36 Farmers and retailers urged to get ICT savvy http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_206.htmlMon, 15 Jun 2009 04:38:57 Getting the latest look – at a fantastic recessionista price! Pictures of Karl Lagerfeld’s unique ‘Karl Who?’ bag have been everywhere on the web and in the papers in the past week. It’s so very recession with its natural canvas look, yet so stylish. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_205.htmlWed, 03 Jun 2009 12:26:58 1 June 2009 Full year results to 29 March 2009 from Poundland Willenhall, West Midlands: Poundland, Europe’s largest single price discount retailer today announced results for the financial year ending 29 March 2009. Trading figures demonstrate strong and sustained growth, bucking the trend currently experienced by many retailers. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_204.htmlTue, 02 Jun 2009 10:53:42   29 May 2009 BOTTLE PR has been listed by industry bible PR Week as one of the UK’s Top 40 Technology Consultancies.  Technology and IT are two of the sectors BOTTLE PR specialises in, along with others including consumer brands, financial services, public sector and business-to-business. Earlier this year, BOTTLE PR was listed as one of the top 50 agencies outside of London and as one of the UK’s 10 fastest growing PR agencies outside London. Claire Cairns, joint Managing Director of BOTTLE PR, said: “Being listed as one of the top 40 technology consultancies is a fantastic achievement for everyone at BOTTLE PR. Over the last year we have been working with some great technology clients including Validata and PocketSurfer, and hope to grow our technology client base over the next year.”http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_203.htmlFri, 29 May 2009 04:09:30 27 May 2009 Ailsa Jensen, a PR Consultant with over ten years’ consumer, business to business, public and voluntary sector experience, is the latest addition to the corking PR team at Eynsham-based BOTTLE PR. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_202.htmlFri, 29 May 2009 04:06:44 26 May 2009 Poundland is delighted to announce Macmillan Cancer Support as its charity of the year which it will proactively support by generating donations through a number of corporate events and activities throughout the year. All Poundland staff, both in its 211 stores and at the West Midlands head office, will be involved in raising the target of £100,000 for the charity. The money will be raised through a number of organised events in store and at head office, as well as giving customers the opportunity to donate to this important cause. All donations will be used to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.The official fundraising launch, a ‘Strip for Macmillan’ event, will take place on 28 May at head office and on 30 May in all stores. Staff will get a kick out of raising money by paying to wear their favourite football team shirt for the day, as well as picking the first goal in a football sweepstake to mark the end of the football season. Other events scheduled for the year ahead include The World’s Biggest Macmillan Coffee Morning, a Back to School Party and several sponsored events such as the London Triathlon and the Great North Run.Commenting on the partnership Jim McCarthy, Chief Executive at Poundland said: “We are delighted to have Macmillan Cancer Support as our charity of the year. With statistics of one in three people being diagnosed with cancer, we feel this is a great opportunity for Poundland to raise awareness and donations for this important charity. The work that Macmillan carries out helps not only people living with cancer but also their family and carers and we are confident Poundland staff and shoppers will give generously.” Charles Byrne, Head of Corporate Partnerships and Events at Macmillan Cancer Support said; “We are very excited about this new partnership. Support from high street partners like Poundland not only helps to raise essential funds for our cancer support services but also to raise awareness of the breadth of support we provide. Every penny donated by Poundland staff or customers will help to provide essential information, expert medical care, emotional support and financial help in local communities.”Poundland customers can donate to Macmillan Cancer Support in all stores by contributing to the dedicated collection boxes or visit www.poundland.comfor further details on how to support the partnership. The charity will also be promoted at the 30 new store openings planned for this year to encourage donations.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_201.htmlTue, 26 May 2009 02:12:48   http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_199.htmlWed, 20 May 2009 02:17:54 BOTTLE PR achieved a media hattrick in the Sunday Mirror – we got three of our consumer clients featured in the Homes & Holidays supplement, which came out on 10 May 2009.The three clients included within the supplement are House of Bath, a retailer of classic and contemporary items for the home; DYLON®, the UK’s fabric colour and care expert; and Poundland, Europe’s largest single price retailer with 209 stores nationwide. All three clients were featured in separate articles within the supplement.Have a look at the three features here:http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_197.htmlMon, 11 May 2009 12:05:19 BOTTLE PR is one of the 10 fastest growing PR agencies outside London, according to a report out today (24 April 2009). http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_196.htmlTue, 28 Apr 2009 11:47:10 BOTTLE PR has won the UK brief for Linwoods, manufacturers of a range of premium bakery, fresh dairy and healthy superfood products.  BOTTLE PR will specifically work to promote Linwoods’ range of tasty and nutritious natural healthy superfoods across the UK.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_195.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2009 03:29:58 Validata, a leading solutions provider which links business and IT processes to provide its clients with an easier and more cost efficient approach to managing software delivery, has appointed BOTTLE PR to direct and manage its global PR and marketing campaign.  http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_194.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2009 03:24:25         Wednesday 8 April: Today, Silverstone will host an event to see the county’s Young Ambassadors brought together by Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited in order to promote Northamptonshire amongst a new, youthful audience.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_193.htmlTue, 07 Apr 2009 05:16:33 Verity Blake, former PR Manager for Norton Internet Security, Symantec’s consumer business division, is the latest addition to the corking PR team at BOTTLE PR. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_192.htmlMon, 06 Apr 2009 05:38:02 2 April 2009, Northampton: Northamptonshire Enterprise is today launching a campaign to urge local tourism businesses to shout about their success and enter themselves for the prestigious ’East Midlands Tourism Enjoy England Excellence Awards’.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_191.htmlMon, 06 Apr 2009 12:16:08 Following a highly successful initial contract of eighteen months, high street success story, Poundland, has re-appointed BOTTLE PR as its retained agency for the coming year following a competitive pitch against four other agencies.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_190.htmlTue, 31 Mar 2009 05:37:51 2 March 2009http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_184.htmlMon, 02 Mar 2009 10:46:15    http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_183.htmlTue, 24 Feb 2009 01:14:43   24 Feb 2009 Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance(DLRAA) was called out to a hockey match at the weekend (21 February 2009) in Boughton, Nottinghamshire, to attend to a 32 year old female with neck injuries. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_182.htmlTue, 24 Feb 2009 10:58:04 http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_181.htmlThu, 19 Feb 2009 04:41:56 http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_180.htmlTue, 10 Feb 2009 03:27:56 The Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) has awarded BOTTLE PR its Consultancy Management Standard – the gold standard of service for the PR industry. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_179.htmlMon, 26 Jan 2009 04:31:13 BOTTLE chosen ahead of 22 tender responses to secure three year contract http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_178.htmlFri, 23 Jan 2009 10:24:12 BOTTLE PR has secured an account with DYLON, the UK’s home-dyeing brand. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_177.htmlFri, 23 Jan 2009 10:20:03 16 December 2008News release A story of remarkable generosity has emerged this week. Three year old Oliver Rayner, from Market Harborough, who celebrates his fourth birthday this Wednesday (17 December), has asked for donations for Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) instead of birthday presents.   http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_175.htmlTue, 16 Dec 2008 02:01:20 8 December 2008 http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_174.htmlTue, 09 Dec 2008 10:58:21  Rachel Brewin, senior PR consultant at Oxfordshire-based BOTTLE PR (http://www.bottlepr.co.uk), has won the prestigious Outstanding Young Communicator Gold Award at the 2008 CIPR PRide Awards for the Thames & Chiltern region. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_173.htmlMon, 08 Dec 2008 02:46:13 20 November 2008 While other retailers are curbing store expansion plans or closing stores altogether, Poundland is celebrating an incredible eight new store openings in November 2008 alone. At this rate of two new stores a week, Poundland is really bucking the current retail trend.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_172.htmlThu, 27 Nov 2008 11:21:09   Photo: Reading Evening Post http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_170.htmlThu, 06 Nov 2008 01:07:40 General Imaging, designer and manufacturer of GE digital cameras, announced today the arrival of its exclusive pink A375.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_169.htmlThu, 06 Nov 2008 01:02:54 5 Nov 2008 Staff at law firm Morgan Cole are celebrating today after winning the ‘Business in Action’ award at the Pride of Reading awards, held at The Crowne Plaza in Reading. The firm, based in Apex Plaza and Kennet House in Reading (but with other offices in Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff and Swansea), collected the award from television presenter Chris Tarrant, for community and fundraising work in the past year.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_168.htmlWed, 05 Nov 2008 05:17:48   TONI&GUY, the SuperBrand and award winning hairdressing company, has appointed BOTTLE PR to raise awareness of its founder, Chairman and CEO, Toni Mascolo.   http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_166.htmlThu, 16 Oct 2008 09:41:16 BOTTLE PR has been nominated as finalists for three categories of the Thames and Chiltern CIPR Pride Award 2008. The categories include: - Outstanding PR Consultancy: BOTTLE PR http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_165.htmlThu, 28 Aug 2008 11:23:15 House of Bath, an established multi-channel retailer, has appointed BOTTLE PR to raise awareness of the company and its products as well as launching a refreshed brand in September. House of Bath offers a collection of classic and contemporary products for every room in the home, many of which are exclusive and not readily available on the high street.Launched in 1998 and acquired by the N Brown Group in 2004, House of Bath benefits from being part of a larger group which enables it to deliver to its consumers within expectations.  An experienced buying team, high quality products and excellent customer service standards have made House of Bath the success it is today.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_164.htmlFri, 22 Aug 2008 04:28:45 Gateway 2 Investment (g2i) has appointed BOTTLE PR to increase awareness of their investment programme designed to support London based companies seeking private investment. The investment programme supports London entrepreneurs within the: design & creative industries; life sciences; emerging technologies; energy and environment; retail; food and drink; and value added manufacturing offer advice, offering entrepreneurs advice, support and assistance to help develop their teams, propositions and pitches.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_163.htmlFri, 22 Aug 2008 02:51:46 The latest fundraising initiative from Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland air ambulance has arrived and is all set to give a little something back to their loyal supporters.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_161.htmlWed, 13 Aug 2008 12:34:14 Victorian boot found in Blenheim Palace tree has historians flummoxed Historians at Blenheim Palace are scratching their heads over the mystery of a Victorian boot discovered lodged in an ancient oak tree in the Palace grounds.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_160.htmlTue, 05 Aug 2008 04:50:58 PocketSurfer2, a handheld device offering the fastest connectivity to the internet on the move, has appointed BOTTLE PR to promote it to a mass consumer audience.   PocketSurfer2 is an ultra-thin device, offering fast internet access for consumers on the move.  There are no hidden costs and no contracts. Aside from the affordable initial purchase price consumers don’t need to pay again to access whatever they want to online.   The device includes a built-in GPS receiver and integrated location-based services with Google Maps™. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_159.htmlTue, 29 Jul 2008 09:25:37 Independent jewellers Coloured Rocks is launching rocks.tv today at the Tower of London; the first auction website featuring a live auctioneer. Anticipated as the most exciting web development this century from a UK company, rocks.tv will auction its unique items of hand-crafted jewellery made from genuine gemstones, direct to the public. With no reserve or starting bid, bidders will have the unique opportunity to obtain jewellery for free.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_158.htmlThu, 24 Jul 2008 12:52:15 Home furnishing and lifestyle retailer launches its new collection for every room in the home. House of Bath, the multi-channel retailer, which sells a collection of classic and contemporary products, has just announced the launch of its Autumn/Winter range, including some exclusive products which can’t be found on the high street.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_157.htmlFri, 18 Jul 2008 09:45:35 On Friday 11 July Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership (DDEP) launches ‘Derbyshire – Well Connected’, a new campaign to help businesses of all types and sizes exploit broadband and other forms of information technology.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_156.htmlFri, 11 Jul 2008 04:44:49 Impact on universities who hire staff from abroad debated at event With the new Points Based Immigration System due to be introduced into the UK in autumn 2008 for skilled workers with a job offer, jobs.ac.uk has initiated a debate amongst universities on how to prepare for the changes.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_154.htmlFri, 04 Jul 2008 05:03:24 69% of university jobs are filled by online adverts New trend: brand-building press adverts signpost to universities’ websites Research by jobs.ac.uk into 63,000 university job applications reveals that 43,470 job applications (69%) result from adverts online, with press adverts accounting for 21%. [1] http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_153.htmlFri, 04 Jul 2008 04:56:32 Many families and great houses hold secrets and stories that have never been told and the colourful history of Blenheim Palace is no exception. On 4 July 2008 a unique event will take place at Oxfordshire’s most famous landmark, celebrating 300 years of untold stories and the fascinating visitor experience ‘Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story’.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_152.htmlFri, 20 Jun 2008 12:44:14 Many families and great houses hold secrets and stories that have never been told and the colourful history of Blenheim Palace is no exception. On 4 July 2008 a unique event will take place at Oxfordshire’s most famous landmark, celebrating 300 years of untold stories and the fascinating visitor experience ‘Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story’.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_150.htmlFri, 20 Jun 2008 10:34:35 As part of the ‘Big Wigs Challenge’ to raise money for Sue Ryder Care, Will Cairns, joint managing director of Oxfordshire PR agency BOTTLE PR, will be wearing a ridiculous blue Marge Simpson-style wig for a whole week, 23 - 27 June. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_148.htmlWed, 18 Jun 2008 10:34:49 With the recent excitement over the Monaco triumph for Britain's 23-year-old Lewis Hamilton, a Learning and Skills Council (LSC) ‘expert class’ was timely for motorsport engineering students at Silverstone Grand Prix Circuits on Friday. Offered as part of the LSC’s ‘From Competence to Excellence’ programme, the ‘Motorsport Engineering’ class, run at Silverstone Racing Circuits, offered 18 young engineers expert training sessions on the world famous F1 Grand Prix Circuit. Oxford & Cherwell Valley College Performance Engineering Centre joined forces with Silverstone Grand Prix Circuits and Turweston Aerodrome to run a series of seven national expert class events in Motorsport Engineering.  The penultimate event took place on Friday 30 May at Silverstone Grand Prix Circuits where a team of budding engineers were tasked with preparing Van Diemen-built Formula 1st racing cars used to train budding Formula 1 drivers and diagnosing problems with the cars in the pit lanes. The day taught them how a race car is set up, communication skills with the driver and what is expected of them when working in a F1 pit garage.  Evers Pearce, Motorsport Development Manager at Oxford & Cherwell Valley College said: “We are training young people to work in Motorsport Engineering from Formula 1 teams to the companies making the parts for the winning cars, and the expert classes are the ideal way to teach them best practice. “The all-day sessions have enabled learners to gain the experience of the work of a Race Technician, diagnosing and solving engineering problems live on the racing circuit. The days have been a full-on, eye-opening experience, and we have seen some real talent shining through. The trainees have a great future ahead of them.” Two former Oxford & Cherwell Valley College students Chris Dymond, now a driver for Ascari, and Danny Hands, a driver for Historic Formula Fords tested the students work on the Silverstone circuit. They debriefed the learners on the car's performance on the track and suggested areas to consider changes and ways of rectifying problems. 17-year-old Michael Burge said of the experience: “Being able to put into practice what we learn in the workshops at the Performance Engineering Centre has been fantastic. I have especially enjoyed working in the pit garages on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit where F1 cars run from. I have been offered an Apprenticeship with a race team and the expert class gives me a head start as I can show I have supported a vehicle on the track.” Peter Ford from Silverstone Grand Prix Racing Circuits said: “It’s vital that motorsport businesses and colleges continue to join forces to help develop the high-level skills we need for the industry in the future. Silverstone believes very strongly in assisting and encouraging young people into motorsport, and here at the circuit we run an Education Centre specifically built to partner with schools nationwide.” There are currently 240,000 Apprentices working in over 130,000 organisations in England alone, across 80 different sectors of industry. Apprenticeships are also increasingly being recognised and used as a pathway to university, often part time and with financial support from their employer whilst they continue to work. Bob Walding, LSC’s Area Director for the Thames Valley said: “The LSC believes that this programme will help Apprentices and vocational learners to take their skills to world-class levels to move from being competent to excellent.  The classes also allow trainers to develop better links with employers and really promote expert skills across a range of industries.”  The last Motorsport Engineering expert class event is due to take place at Turweston Aerodrome in two weeks time.  -ends- Notes to editors:For further information about expert classes please contact Gail Buckle or Kirsty Shaw at BOTTLE PR on 01865 882988 or go to www.fcte.co.uk About ‘From Competence to Excellence’Expert classes were held throughout the South East last week, to give the cream of the crop of this year’s Apprentices the chance to develop advanced skills. Over 5,000 Apprentices have attended LSC expert classes throughout the South East in the past six months. They are designed to give the cream of the crop of this year’s Apprentices the chance to develop advanced skills. The From Competence to Excellence programme is a stepping stone for participants, helping them move from learners to experts. With the UK WorldSkills event on the horizon, some of them may even become future entrants to the UK WorldSkills Event in London in October 2011.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_146.htmlWed, 04 Jun 2008 03:22:57 With the news in recent days focusing on the rising cost of gas and electricity and the impact of climate change, a Learning and Skills Council (LSC) ‘expert class’ couldn’t have come at a better time for young gas engineering Apprentices in Kent on Thursday.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_145.htmlWed, 04 Jun 2008 03:21:23 Apprentices saddled up for success with a Learning and Skills Council (LSC) ‘expert class’ in preparing horses for competitions in Kent on Thursday. Offered as part of the LSC’s ‘From Competence to Excellence’ programme, Hadlow College ran the ‘Equine – Preparing Horses for Competition’ expert class. The learners focused on fitness and monitoring of horses and developing their practical skills and confidence with a variety of equipment and tack.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_144.htmlWed, 04 Jun 2008 03:19:25 Apprentices saddled up for success with a Learning and Skills Council (LSC) ‘expert class’ in preparing horses for competitions in Kent on Thursday. Offered as part of the LSC’s ‘From Competence to Excellence’ programme, Hadlow College ran the ‘Equine – Preparing Horses for Competition’ expert class. The learners focused on fitness and monitoring of horses and developing their practical skills and confidence with a variety of equipment and tack.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_143.htmlWed, 04 Jun 2008 03:17:03 Construction Apprentices from the Isle of Wight are all set to have a lesson in historic brickwork on Monday 9 June, when they will attend a Learning and Skills Council (LSC) ‘expert class’ run by the Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust at Bursledon Brickworks in Southampton. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_142.htmlWed, 04 Jun 2008 10:50:53 New research has highlighted the vast disparity in broadband speeds between urban areas and rural, and between north and south. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_141.htmlWed, 04 Jun 2008 10:31:33 One of the UK’s leading health, safety and environmental management consultancies has appointed BOTTLE PR to implement a national PR campaign. Home to some of the UK’s leading experts in health and safety, Sypol has developed an enviable list of customers which includes the likes of UPS, United Biscuits, The Crown Estate and The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). It offers products, services and training to improve and maintain proactive and effective health and safety management systems in business throughout the UK.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_139.htmlThu, 29 May 2008 10:49:27 Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) was today called out to Lutton, near Peterborough to attend to a 21 year old male who had become trapped in a tractor. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_138.htmlFri, 23 May 2008 11:03:55   As reported in media including The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Sun, The Metro and The Daily Mirror young film director, Vicky Jewson, caused quite a stir in Hyde Park on Monday 19 May as 20 women stripped off all their clothing and rode through Hyde Park naked. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_137.htmlThu, 22 May 2008 10:42:45 BOTTLE PR has recently been appointed to implement and co-ordinate a full marketing and PR communications strategy for the new Roseland Peninsula Homes (RPH) development in Trewhiddle Village, Cornwall.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_136.htmlThu, 22 May 2008 10:16:15 Research unveiled by CheckMEND, the online stolen property checking service, has revealed that an estimated £5 billion worth of stolen goods are on sale over the internet at any time in the UK. Every minute, two items are identified as being stolen via CheckMEND. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_133.htmlWed, 21 May 2008 12:55:24 One of the world’s finest chefs, Raymond Blanc, is toasting victory today in a legal battle against ‘cybersquatters’ who registered an unauthorised internet domain which traded on his name. ThamesValley law firm Morgan Cole helped M. Blanc claim back the site using a ‘fast track’ dispute resolution procedure. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_132.htmlWed, 21 May 2008 12:13:44 Ten leading Asian women were celebrating their success last night, when they were announced as winners in the ninth Asian Women of Achievement Awards. The event took place at the London Hilton, Park Lane. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_131.htmlWed, 21 May 2008 11:49:40 Surrey County Council Adult and Community Learning have a wide range of courses taking place during Adult Learners Week, from 19 to 25 May. Surrey’s Adult Learning Centres are based in eight locations across the county and currently provide over 1,000 different courses ranging from pottery to photography and Japanese to Jive. All of the courses have an emphasis on improving well-being, helping individuals and families nurture and develop their abilities, expand their cultural horizons and stimulate their creativity. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_130.htmlThu, 15 May 2008 09:35:41 Oxford and Reading, 7th May 2008: Thames Valley and South Wales legal firm Morgan Cole has boosted its Oxford and Reading teams with the appointment of two new lawyers, Sadie Fairfax and Helen Brockhurst.http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_129.htmlThu, 15 May 2008 09:35:00 Surrey County Council has appointed BOTTLE PR to devise and run a communications campaign to encourage more adults in the county to learn for fun. The Adult and Community Learning Campaign will launch a new look for the service in the Summer, with BOTTLE PR tasked to ensure that the refreshed image attracts more learners from all walks of life to sign up to daytime and evening classes. The programme includes an overhaul of the website, new collateral and an ongoing influencer and media campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of learning throughout life. http://www.bottlepr.co.uk/article_104.htmlWed, 06 Feb 2008 09:07:29