Mandate Public Relations launches the 247 PR Club - putting local businesses firmly in the spotlight
Local businesses and start-ups across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire are set to gain insider access to the world of public relations and editorial, with the launch of the 247 PR Club by Mandate Public Relations.
The monthly programme of fast-paced learning is designed to give ambitious entrepreneurs and in-house marketers the practical PR skills needed to generate valuable editorial exposure – without the investment of hiring a PR agency.
Each monthly half-day workshop will cover a different area of PR, from writing press releases and thought leadership articles, to negotiating brand partnerships, news-jacking and securing broadcast coverage. The learning agenda for Q1 2025 and confirmed dates are:
09/01/26: Spotting news opportunities and writing press releases
06/02/26: Using partnerships to drive brand profile and engagement
06/03/26: Building credibility with thought leadership and reactive commentary
247 PR Club workshops will take place monthly on Friday mornings at The Hampton Hotel in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire – providing easy access from both the M4 and M40 motorways. They will run from 8am to 12.30pm, with a full English or continental breakfast, peer networking and onsite parking included in the price. Participation costs £247 per person, per half-day workshop, inclusive of VAT.
Numbers are strictly limited to ensure an interactive, hands-on learning experience – with each session being capped at 15 attendees. Participants will not only take away practical advice, templates, cheat sheets and actionable tips tailored to their organisation, they will also gain access to a private WhatsApp community for weekly follow-ups, sharing of ideas and support between sessions.
Stu Campbell-Carran, Founding Partner and Managing Director at Mandate PR, says: “We meet many fantastic local businesses that have great stories to tell. The 247 PR Club is about giving something back to our local business community - and helping business owners and marketing professionals develop the core skills and confidence to tell their stories in the press.
"We will empower them to create the kind of media exposure that starts to drive real growth. The media never stops, but you don’t have to be switched on 24/7 to reap the rewards of good PR. With our modular workshop approach, attendees can join one session or book a series and treat it as a CPD course.”
The sessions are co-facilitated by Stu Campbell-Carran, bringing nearly 30 years of public relations expertise, and Georgie Sears, a fully accredited coach and trainer.