Paul has spent more than 13 years working in technology and corporate PR, on behalf of some of the world’s biggest companies and most exciting and dynamic start-ups.
A true techie, Paul specialises in devising and delivering hard-hitting campaigns that resonate with clients' audiences and has a particular ability to understand and distil complex technologies and package them into media-friendly-content.
The past few years have seen him pursue an interest in digital and social media and a dream campaign now is one that integrates the online and offline worlds.
First gig:
The Who, 1989. Best. Band. Ever.
Favourite TV show:
of all time, The Simpsons and most recently, The Trip.
Reality show I’d most like to appear on:
Urrghh, no thanks. Although I wouldn’t mind a crack at Celebrity Mastermind.
I love:
Cricket (I was lucky enough to be there when England won back the Ashes in 2005), Bill Murray, mod suits and looking on the bright side.
I hate:
dawdlers, fireworks and my current mobile phone.
Guilty pleasure:
watching re-run after re-run after re-run of Friends.
Proudest work moment:
I've got two – placing and writing a byline article in FT Creative Business and running a campaign on mobile and email etiquette that delivered more than 100 pieces of coverage.
Most embarrassing work moment:
being asked by an American client visiting London where he could get a special massage.
Karen has a wealth of experience across the consumer PR sector having worked at some of the UK's biggest and best known agencies.
She is a passionate believer in the power of PR campaigns to influence consumer behaviour. During her 15 year PR career Karen has worked with household brands you'll see in your kitchen and on the high street as well as helping start-ups reach that level of recognition.
Karen is at home working with not-for-profit organisations as she is businesses and loves the idea of helping not-for-profits punch above their weight in the media and make a genuine difference. And the important stuff...
First gig:
err...Paul Young
Favourite TV show:
Dr Who
Reality show I'd most like to appear on:
Strictly, although sadly my height would most likely have me partnered with Vincent.
I love:
cheese, Christmas
I hate:
queuing, musicals and snobs.
Guilty pleasure:
watching history documentaries.
Proudest work moment:
creating national headlines to raise awareness of the issue of pregnancy discrimination for the Equal Opportunities Commission.
Most embarrassing work moment:
watching a client vomit at the table in a pub and carrying on as if nothing happened.
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