Galway Executive Skillnet

pra@iol.ie

http://publicrelationsassociates.ie

http://publicrelationsassociates.com

Alison Herbert, MA Journalism, H. Dip Applied Comunications, H. Dip Teaching, BA Sociology / Economics

Established since 1992, Public Relations Associates is a dedicated public relations consultancy  solving business communication issues and specialising in particular in Media Relations.  Public Relations Associates gets the client’s message out to its publics, via the media, by way of press releases, articles, launches etc.  Also offers Communication Training, ‘Business Writing/ Report Writing’, ‘Business  Presentations’, ‘Do your own PR’.  Clients include SMEs, multi-nationals and solo-enterpreneurs. 
 
Owner/manager Alison Herbert  lectures in ‘Business Communications’ at National University of Ireland, Galway and is former President of Network Ireland, and Network Galway,  the premier organisation representing women in business.
 
If your business has a message to get out, (and which business doesn’t?), Public Relations Associates works with you to devise a PR strategy and identify an angle that has news value for the media.  Public Relations Associates composes effective copy for the relevant media to impress and inform your target audience. 
 
Public Relations Associates works with all regional print and broadcast media.  It deals with clients within a variety of business sectors, including tourism, finance, education and pharmaceutical.

Public Relations Associates is small by design, offering a personal, creataive service with significant attention to detail
 

Testimonials

"Public Relations Associates has worked with us since 2000 to secure our identity in the marketplace, to ensure that we are represented in a positive light, and to increase our sales.  This professional relationship has worked exceptionally well for us, and we are now reaping the benefits of such effective public relations." 

[Radisson SAS Hotel, Galway]

"We found Alison great to work with in relation to our annual budget presentation. Alison’s attention to detail ensures a successful outcome."

[Sandra McDonald at Ernst & Young Financial & Business Advisors, Galway]

"Alison Herbert was like a conscience when I began to think about setting up in business!  She challenged my thinking, my raison d’être, my misgivings, my fears and concerns.  She asked all the difficult questions and then helped to find answers.  Next, she helped me to put a structure on my thoughts in order that I could communicate effectively with potential clients.  Speaking to a professional, like Alison, was very beneficial because she was able to apply a level of detachment that is not available from family and friends.  I could not emphasise enough her contribution to the ‘set up’ stage of my business." 

[Helen Kerrigan Project Management, Galway]

"PRA gave me the background, research  and focus I needed to get my business off the ground.  Alison Herbert came through  with an amazing amount of research  and suggestions that  hit the nail on the head.  Also, her expertise and generous  amount of time given to me was exactly what I needed."

[Christene  Harris, Life Counsellor / Psychotherapist, Galway]

"I have successfully used Public Relations Associates on several occasions. 
Not only can Alison Herbert deliver public relations seminars that are informative, practical and entertaining, but she undoubtedly knows how to impart knowledge whilst entertaining the group with amusing and real-life examples.
I have no hesitation in recommending Alison Herbert to any aspiring or established company."

[Ger O'Rourke, Programme Manager GMIT Platform Programme]

 
"Galway Executive Skillnet use the services of PRA on an ongoing basis. We have always had practical returns on the promotional tools employed by Alison to increase our membership and numbers attending events or training programmes.  Press coverage is always excellent when we secure the services of Alison Herbert."

 [Adele O Meallaigh, Network Manager, Galway Executive Skillnet]

"Thanks mainly to the efforts of Public Relations Associates, the first Open Day of Dr Dilis Clare’s Herb Garden was an outstanding success.  We found that thanks to Alison Herbert’s effective PR campaign, some 450 visitors passed through herb garden, raising over €2000 for 2 local charities.
 
Alison arranged extensive coverage through both national and local newspapers, including the Irish Times, The Galway Advertiser, with a follow up report in the Galway Independent. She very efficiently kept me abreast of developments and the project exceeded expectations."

[Dr Dilis Clare: 'Alternative Health & Herbs, Galway]

"PR associates carried out work for our Company recently that worked out very well.  All aspects of the project were carried out in a most professional and customer focused manner.  We were extremely happy with the level of coverage that we received in the media and look forward to working with Alison and PR Associates again in the future."

[Radharc Landscape Company Ltd, Galway]