Who We Are - Meet our team of PR specialists

With many years’ experience in PR, both before and since founding Vantage 20 years ago, Nick has always enjoyed the challenge of getting under the skin of every client’s business and finding positive angles for client PR stories. Nick has PR, marketing and technical qualifications, a mix which means that business to business clients are in good hands when developing stories and features for the press. Enthusiasm and professionalism are hallmarks of his and his team’s work leads to the very best offline and online editorial coverage for clients. He has a blue chip company background with firms such as Thorn and Smiths Industries and is a member of the CIPR, the CIM for which he served as regional chairman, and the IOD. In any free time Nick has (!) he enjoys life with his family in the Wye Valley, gardening, astronomy and driving his classic car.

With expertise in media communications and database management, Brenda co-ordinates our interaction with the press. She is the point of contact for our editorial connections as well as providing invaluable assistance on client accounts. Brenda’s skills in research, analysis and social media keep us constantly up-to-date. When she’s not ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our office, Brenda loves long walks with her family and dog in our beautiful Wye Valley countryside, and enjoys gardening, with very hit-and-miss results. 

Julia works with clients to improve their visibility in the print media and their online presence through digital, websites, e-newsletters and social media profiles. She writes press releases on a variety of subjects and is always looking for new ways to give businesses a boost. Julia has previously worked in journalism as a copy-editor so is experienced in proofreading and working in the press and has also volunteered as a marketing officer for a Cardiff charity. She has a qualification in electronic media and a BA honours degree in Creative and Professional Writing as well as an MSc in Public Relations. Julia prides herself on being organised and is always up for a challenge. When she isn’t writing, Julia loves to travel, likes reading and enjoys trips to the theatre.

Rosie’s enthusiasm for research and writing means that our clients are never short of stories to send to the press. She is responsible for working on client accounts, and you will discuss your PR programme with her at regular meetings. You will always be able to catch her on the phone. As well as writing press releases, case studies and features, Rosie undertakes design work for our clients, and enjoys creating e-newsletters to send out. Unsurprisingly, Rosie has a passion for reading, enjoys being artistic and creative and usually has a camera somewhere about her person.

Having studied English, Robyn's love of creating exciting literature carries through into her press release and feature writing. Natural writing ability combined with an interest in the nature of your business allows her to pass this enthusiasm onto the press. A passion for topical issues and current affairs ensures our clients are perceived as up to date and innovative. Keen to get the most from her clients' stories, she is always on hand to ask and answer questions at regular meetings and via email or phone. In her free time she enjoys running, cycling and socialising with friends.

With a degree in Media Studies, Chloe is equipped with journalistic skills and an excellent knowledge of all media platforms. She is responsible for writing press releases for our clients' PR campaigns, as well as managing their social media and digital marketing accounts. Chloe is very creative and keen to ensure that all clients are kept up to date with current trends in both online and print media. In her spare time, Chloe likes to bake cakes (and eat them!) and often spends her weekends travelling to all ends of the UK to meet up with friends and relations.