KAPITAL WIN FOR MERE PR

Mere PR has been appointed by Manchester-based finance company United Kapital to introduce its services to the retail and leisure industry.

United Kapital is a pioneering company offering a Business Cash Advance programme, which provides quick and easy access to working capital by advancing money against a business’s future credit and debit card sales.

The B2B team at Mere PR will communicate to the retail, leisure and SME industries the way in which United Kapital can help them improve, expand and market their businesses, with a national campaign comprising a media tour, feature led press office and bespoke SME campaign – as well as a celebrity ambassador.

“The Mere PR team can boast extensive experience in the financial services sector and an impressive array of retail and leisure contacts, “ commented Tony Pegg of United Kapital. “This made the company the obvious choice to help us promote our offering.”

Thousands of fans line up for new Nottingham Forest store opening

The Mere PR Kitbag team was busy in Nottingham last week as it helped launch the new Nottingham Forest club store. Crowds of Forest fans turned out in their thousands to get a glimpse of the all new Forest Club store when it was officially opened by Forest favourites Paul McKenna and John McGovern yesterday.

Trent FM’s J entertained the queuing fans as they waited in line to be among the first to see the new Forest shopping experience. After the store was officially opened by current captain Paul McKenna and European Cup winning captain John McGovern, fans rushed through the doors to buy the new home and away kits, before getting them signed by the players.

Extensive coverage of the event was generated in the Nottingham Post and on BBC East Midlands Tonight.

Crowds of fans waiting to get in to the new store

Mere PR helps unveil Nottingham Forest new home kit

Mere PR joined Nottingham Forest players Chris Cohen and Lee Camp for a sunny day in Nottingham city centre last week to help unveil the new home kit for the 2010 / 2011 season.

The new kit was unveiled on the famous Brian Clough statue and was also modelled by fan favourite’s Cohen and Camp. Maintaining the Garibaldi red colour that is worn with pride by Forest fans, the new home kit is now on sale at www.nottinghamforestdirect.com and is expected to be a huge hit with supporters.

Speaking at the kit reveal, Forest’s Chris Cohen said: “All the players really like the new kit as it reflects the proud history and tradition of the club.”

Mere PR has been formally appointed by Mere Golf and Country Club as it gears up for an exciting period of growth and re-development

Mere PR has been formally appointed by Mere Golf and Country Club as it gears up for an exciting period of growth and re-development.

Working closely with the new executive team, Mere PR will handle national and regional communications for the Club in the build-up to its forthcoming multi million pound redevelopment that sees the introduction of world class spa facilities and the construction of a new 86 bedroom hotel.

Commencing immediately, Mere PR will implement a comprehensive media liaison campaign to reacquaint old contacts with the Club and proactively introduce new ones. A wide range of contacts on a diverse number of publications will be targeted with the aim of generating widespread media coverage that raises the profile of the Club nationally and cements is position as one of the UK’s most exceptional golf and leisure destinations.

In addition to managing media interest, Mere PR will also arrange a series of exclusive media and customer launch events to mark the official openings of the spa and hotel. Work is due to start on site soon and the campaign will run for the next 18 months.