National Award for #ThisisEssex Campaign

Visit Essex and Big Wave PR had already won a PRCA Dare (South East) award and were advanced to the national Grand Prix where they battled against competitors from across the UK. The results were announced at a gala ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel, London on 12 October. Cllr Mark Durham, Chair, Visit Essex, is […]

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Visit Essex & Big Wave PR Shortlisted for CIPR Awards

#ThisisEssex was launched in the autumn of 2019 and encouraged the people of Essex to step forward and challenge perceptions of the county. A Paralympian, women’s rally driver, novelists and a comedian, amongst many others, stepped forward including best-selling novelist, Martina Cole and Michelin star chefs, the Galvin Brothers. Photo and film shoots were set-up, […]

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Campaign wins PRCA DARE award

#ThisisEssex was launched in the autumn of 2019 and encouraged the people of Essex to step forward and showcase the real stars of the county. Novelists, an oysterman, chefs and a comedian, amongst many others, stepped forward including best-selling novelist, Martina Cole and Michelin star chefs, the Galvin Brothers. Photo and film shoots took place […]

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#ThisisEssex Shooting Real Essex to Challenge Stereotype

Essex PR Campaign – #ThisisEssex Our Essex-based PR team put a call out to the media for ‘top stars’ of the county to step forward and challenge the stereotype. There was a great response with entries flooding into our office. Once the ambassadors for Essex were chosen, I was tasked with photographing the top 15 […]

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Visit Essex Challenges the Essex Stereotype

Talented performers, scientists, sports persons, chefs, entrepreneurs and community heroes are all being called upon to step forward and bang the drum for Essex. To challenge the Essex stereotype Visit Essex will be unveiling a series of images of the county’s true stars in some of Essex’s most stunning locations. The ‘This is Essex’ campaign […]

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